RacquetX 2025: clubcloud’s First Look at the Home Court for Racquet Sports
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RacquetX 2025: clubcloud’s First Look at the Home Court for Racquet Sports

7 minOur first experience at RacquetX was nothing short of amazing. As a company built to serve racquet and fitness clubs, clubcloud found itself right at home in the energy and innovation of this global gathering. From the moment we arrived, it was clear—racquet sports are not only alive and well, they’re booming. The energy surrounding…

Why Pass Packages Are a Win-Win for Clubs and Members

Why Pass Packages Are a Win-Win for Clubs and Members

8 minPass packages are one of the most effective tools a racquet or fitness club can use to drive upfront revenue, improve customer retention, and create a seamless experience for both staff and members. Whether you’re selling private lessons, clinics, open play sessions, or drop-in fitness classes, bundling services into pass packages gives you the flexibility…

Introducing Linked Locations: Smarter Court and Facility Management in clubcloud™
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Introducing Linked Locations: Smarter Court and Facility Management in clubcloud™

5 minAs racquet sports facilities evolve, many clubs are making the most of their space by offering multiple court types within the same footprint. Managing these multi-use areas can be a challenge, but clubcloud™’s new Linked Locations feature simplifies the process by automatically handling scheduling conflicts. With Linked Locations, facilities can connect different court types that…

Pros and Cons of Compensation Models for Racquet Club Coaches
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Pros and Cons of Compensation Models for Racquet Club Coaches

17 minRacquet clubs use a variety of compensation models for their coaches, each with its own set of advantages and challenges. The right compensation structure can impact not only a club’s financial success but also its staff culture, client experience, and long-term retention. Below, we explore five common compensation models and their respective pros and cons,…

The Homeschooling Gamble | Chasing Tennis Dreams at a Cost
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The Homeschooling Gamble | Chasing Tennis Dreams at a Cost

17 minAn interesting trend has emerged in junior tennis: more and more players are opting for homeschooling or attending tennis academies with online schooling to maximize their training from a young age. The idea is simple—train more, get better, secure a college scholarship, and maybe even go pro. Is this approach really setting them up for…

How Pickleball Clubs Can Increase Revenue and Maximize Court Usage

How Pickleball Clubs Can Increase Revenue and Maximize Court Usage

13 minPickleball has taken the country by storm, with new clubs and franchises popping up everywhere. The sport’s explosive growth has created exciting opportunities, but many club owners are quickly discovering that simply opening their doors isn’t enough to guarantee success. Filling courts during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as on weekend…

We Listen: clubcloud™’s Customer-Driven Innovations of 2024
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We Listen: clubcloud™’s Customer-Driven Innovations of 2024

12 minAt clubcloud™, we believe that the best products are built in partnership with their users. Over the past year, we’ve been listening to you — our club partners — to understand the features that matter most for optimizing your operations and member experience. We’re proud to say that your feedback has fueled a year of…

Why we made the clubcloudTM App a PWA
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Why we made the clubcloudTM App a PWA

19 minProgressive Web Applications (PWAs) are simply super powered websites. Built on modern web frameworks such as Vue, React, Vite, TypeScript, and more, they leverage a powerful and robust JavaScript ecosystem and pair it with the conveniences of modern mobile devices. This means we can utilize the latest and greatest the web has to offer even…

Padel’s Impending Growth in the US
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Padel’s Impending Growth in the US

11 minLast month, I embarked on an adventure with, admittedly, low expectations to Sensa Padel, the first padel facility in the greater Boston area. As someone who had only encountered padel through clips on social media, stepping onto an actual court was a completely new experience. The court itself was bigger than I expected—enclosed by tall…

Build a Program and a Community: The Keys to a Successful Racquets Club

Build a Program and a Community: The Keys to a Successful Racquets Club

21 minRacquet sports are booming in the US. Pickleball is no longer a niche sport; it’s the fastest-growing sport in America. With the USA Pickleball Places2Play Database (places2play.org) reporting an impressive increase to 11,885 known locations. Padel, the new racquet sport on the block in the US, has seen 26% growth in courts in 2023 alone….