To increase your summer income, consider offering Fitness Kickboxing classes or customized team training sessions specifically designed to enhance the skills of middle school and high school athletes. Here’s how to get started:
1. Identify Optimal Training Times
Review your summer schedule to determine the best times for offering team training. Mornings or early afternoons, when your school may have more availability, can be ideal. While you could offer a discount for teams to join existing classes with available space, the primary goal should be to create a customized class tailored for each sports team.
2. Target Local Schools
Start by creating a target list of area schools. Contact these schools to gather information on the sports teams they have, as well as the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the coaches.
3. Highlight the Benefits
Once you have your contact list, identify the specific benefits each sport could gain from your program. For example:
- Wrestlers: Improve agility, speed, strength, and maintain weight control.
- Cheerleaders: Enhance flexibility, build muscle strength and tone, increase agility, and maintain low body fat.
4. Craft a Professional Proposal
Write a professional letter to each team’s coach, including information about your school, the benefits of your program, available class times, financial incentives, and any deadlines. Emphasize how your customized training sessions can help their athletes improve in their sport.
5. Follow Up and Close the Deal
A few days after sending your letters, follow up with phone calls to ensure the coaches received your information. Gauge their interest in your program and remind them that your offer is on a first-come, first-served basis. Reinforce the incentives and perks you’ve offered, and always remain positive and polite, regardless of the response.
Additional Tips:
- Exclusive Team Training: Consider offering your services exclusively to one type of sports team in your area, such as one wrestling team or one cheerleading group. This can create a sense of exclusivity and build a strong reputation within the community.
- Community Support: Think about donating a portion of the tuition you generate from working with the team back to them. This is a great way to show your support for your community and build goodwill.