Community Tennis
Ideas for grass roots tennis
Community Tennis
Brock University researchers highlight the challenges faced by community sports groups in Ontario, urging provincial support and policy reforms to enhance engagement, safety, and organizational effectiveness in amateur sports.
LinkBrock University re community sport
Always be explicit about the use case being mapped – it provides context and helps identify related scenarios.
That love translated into success, and Midtown began opening new clubs in the Chicago area, upstate New York, Boston, southern Indiana and Kansas City. These were more than just tennis clubs. TCA wanted to create a place where members connect with associates and each other; a place where people feel a sense of comfort and friendship.
TCA Clubs were
... See moreWe communicate best when we communicate thoughtfully and judiciously, when we pause to listen, when we don’t rush to make snap judgments or to react with an imprudent message. If we’re going to temper the ill effects of social media, we’re going to have to back away from the screen and reacquaint ourselves with the intimate art of real conversation
... See moreNote to self: When promoting a product, talk more about the RESULT the product gets the buyer than the product itself. The product itself may be the least important part of the sales pitch.
“Do you want this result? This product will help you get it.” vs.
“Do you want this product? It will help you get this result.”
Subtle, but BIG difference
... See moreEveryone wants to attend parties, but no one wants to throw them. We just expect them to appear when we need them, like fire trucks. My point is that we are obligated to create the social world we want. Intimacy, togetherness-the opposite of the crushing loneliness so many people seem to feel-are what parties alchemize.
Scott Lloyd, LTA Chief Executive has said:
“We’ve worked very hard over the past few years to make tennis accessible to play. This includes introducing simple digital tools to allow people to find and book a local court easily, find coaches, and meet people of a similar level to play against, as well as supporting clubs to open their doors to their
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Complaints often conceal requests for change; expressing concerns as requests fosters collaboration, reduces negativity, and encourages constructive dialogue, ultimately leading to more effective communication and improved outcomes.
LinkInside every complaint is a request
Steven Schwartz , Alan’s son and CEO of TCA, attributes the success of these programs to TCA’s caring and connecting approach, noting, “Companies continue coming to us because of our ability to engage people.”