As we start looking toward end-of-season events, it’s important that coaches are creating an environment where athletes want to return. I’ve been guilty of finding myself in hyper-competitive mode this time of year. In fact, 10 years ago, if you... Read More

Save time. Save money. Go on more vacations (paid with cash from your own paycheck)! Sit on a beach at ease because your fully competent staff has everything under control.  ^^ Those are the top reasons we hope to see... Read More

Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m also losing a coach at the end of the season. Maybe two. In fact, it gets worse. One is my director. She’s been on full-time staff for just under a year and has decided to move... Read More

If you haven’t already done them, I’m sure you’re bracing for them. Maybe one – maybe several.  I’m talking end-of-season events.  These days, when we talk end-of-season events, I think we’re usually thinking about something big: The Open, All Star... Read More

To the gym(s) that didn’t win this past weekend:  Congratulations. I realize I’m not talking to the winning teams. This is a competitive sport, and we all receive scores, so there’s a winner and then there’s everyone else. But everyone... Read More

I’m not wanting to be a downer on your Friday morning, but as business owners, we have to do hard, crappy things sometimes. Occasionally, we find that someone is not the right fit for our gyms. Maybe they’ve got the... Read More

As a small business, it can be tough to consider incentives and benefits for your staff. You may not be making enough money to give them everything you want them to have, but there are benefits you CAN provide your... Read More

How many is too many? Well, if you budgeted for none – then ONE is too many. In my program, we used to allow coaches to schedule extra practices as needed. The goal is for these kids to be successful,... Read More

This time of year, there are always a ton of questions about how to manage travel with your staff. If you’re looking at new ideas and effective policies for paying your staff while at a competition, check out How to... Read More

Podcasts are such amazing, free ways to grow your gym, and now there is one created by gym owners and FOR gym owners. Each week, Dan Cotton – Next Generation Gym Owner and Consultant, talks all star and business-building! Some... Read More