New technology from startup ventures is transforming the sports industry. The mission of this series is to introduce startup companies in the sports technology space to a broader audience and allow Founders of promising new ventures to tell their story. Feel free to submit your startup’s answers to the below questions or contact us if you know of a startup that should be considered for this series.
Company name: Teach Tennis International
Founder(s): Andy Kemp and Oren Holtzman
Headquarters: Westway Sports Centre, London
1. What is your elevator pitch?
TTI is a proven, successful, Mini Tennis coaching syllabus for 5 -10 year olds. It has recently been converted to a fully responsive digital format, accessible on PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The content is market-leading, with its mission designed to raise the standard of teaching tennis to young children. TTI’s vision is to be a Leader and Inspiration in Educating Children, Parents and Coaches globally throughout sport.
We are currently in the middle of a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs.
2. Problem & Solution
Lack of globally available, structured, Mini Tennis coaching syllabus for 5 – 10 year olds. Leads to low retention of young players; disappointed parents; frustrated tennis coaches; loss of profits for tennis clubs and centers. Solution: Annual subscription to digital version of highly successful, proven, analogue Mini Tennis coaching syllabus. Accessible via Web and linked App – anytime, anywhere.
3. Market – your target market and the overall market
More than 130,000 coaches world-wide; and 40,000 tennis clubs and centers globally.
4. Business Model – how do you make money?
Sale of Subscription Digital products to Individual Tennis Coaches; Tennis Coach Associations; Tennis Clubs and Centers; Parents, Schools and Tennis Federations
5. Management Team – with titles
Andy Kemp – Author and Co-Founder; Oren Holtzman – Co-Founder; Roy Holland – Commercial Director
6. What else do you want the audience to know about your venture?