The CoachUp Story

May20

Why I joined the CoachUp Team

After meeting with 50 different companies I decided to join CoachUp because it has an amazing team and a huge vision. It’s that simple. We have an opportunity to get every kid to the next level in sports + life. What could be more awesome than working with the best people on such a great mission?

When I was a kid my parents made me take tennis lessons every summer. Frankly, I hated it. Don’t get me wrong, I always enjoyed the game but I had group lessons with a teacher who was very impatient. He wasn’t supportive and even the slightest imperfection wasn’t tolerated. It just wasn’t fun and to this day I still won’t pick up a racquet.

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May14

CoachUp connects CNET with Coach for Google Glass experiment

by Victoria Barnaby

When CNET and CBS Interactive reporter, Bridget Carey, needed an archery coach – she reached out to CoachUp for help.

Last week we connected Carey with CoachUp Coach, MJ Rodgers, one of our premiere archery coaches. Coach Rodgers has coached archery for over 20 years; he has coached an athlete at the 2004 Olympic Summer games in Athens, as well as the US Paralympic Archery team in London this past summer.

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May02

Amazing Improvements to CoachUp Now Live

by Jordan Fliegel

At CoachUp we focus on and strive for excellence in everything that we do. As a kid, my dad found a great private coach for me, and working with him made all the difference in helping me develop as an athlete and as a person. I founded CoachUp to make private coaching accesible to anyone, so that every person who has an athletic dream and strives for excellence can get the help they need.

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Apr19

CoachUp Fundraiser for Boston Marathon Victims

by Victoria Barnaby

CoachUp has partnered with TUGG (Technology Underwriting Greater Good) and several members of the Boston tech community to honor and support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. A fundraiser will be held on Sunday evening, April 21st at the Hooley House located above Hennesey’s on 25 Union Street in Boston.

Doors will open at 7:30 PM and all members of the Boston community are encouraged to attend. There will be a suggested $10 donation at the door which will be provided to One Fund Boston, the official relief fund established by Mayor Menino and Governor Deval Patrick to help the people affected by the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy.

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Apr08

CoachUp featured on the UR Business Network

by Victoria Barnaby

Our CEO Jordan Fliegel was recently featured on the Brand Café, a weekly show broadcasted on the UR Business Network channel of Boston’s UNregular Radio.

The Brand Café is a streaming online radio show hosted by Mike Cameron and Dr. Pam Brill who focus on “connecting brands with the connected world.” These two industry professionals use their show to interview the leaders of innovative brands in order to help them share their businesses and stories with the world.

Jordan chatted with Mike and Pam about CoachUp and how his experience with a private coach helped shape his future.

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Mar29

Welcoming Scott Brown and Cam Neely to the CoachUp Family!

by Terry Lee

Scott Brown at CoachUp's Raise the Rim Tournament

Scott Brown brought his A-game to CoachUp’s recent 3 on 3 #RaisetheRim Tournament

CoachUp announced this week that former Senator Scott Brown and Boston Bruins President Cam Neely have joined its Advisory Board and Board of Directors, respectively.

Brown personally benefitted from the mentorship of a private coach to realize his potential on and off the court. “From an early age, the coaches I met through basketball forever changed the direction of my life and allowed me to overcome a challenging childhood,” Brown said in a statement. “I will never forget the mentors who pushed me and helped me realize my potential. I’m excited to join CoachUp and hope to apply the lessons from my personal story with basketball and help others truly maximize the coaching experience.”

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Mar18

#RaisetheRim 2013: 3 v. 3 Basketball Tournament Brought to You by CoachUp

by Max S.

With venues across the country preparing for the madness of March, Basketball City in Boston is preparing for its own madness. With Raise the Rim a mere eleven days away (3/28), teams around the city are preparing to once again compete for the ultimate crown at the second annual Raise the Rim 3-on-3 tournament. The hardwood should be rocking even more at this year’s event, which will be held at a larger venue with a significant increase in teams compared to last year. All net proceeds from Raise the Rim will go to TUGG, a non-profit dedicated to catalyzing and spreading social entrepreneurship in New England.

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Mar04

The Innovators: Interview With CoachUp CEO/Founder Jordan Fliegel

by Justin

Check out this great new interview with CoachUp Founder and CEO Jordan Fliegel; be on the lookout for cameos from some of our top Boston coaches. Big shout-out to the folks at REEL Entrepreneurs and Boston.com for making this happen!

CoachUp helps athletes achieve their full potential by connecting them with great private coaches and that passion is what led ex pro basketball player and coach, Jordan Fliegel, to create and launch CoachUp!

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Feb25

CoachUp Named a Sports & Fitness Finalist in BostInno’s 50 on Fire!

by Justin

On Friday, CoachUp was named a Finalist in the Sports & Fitness category of BostInno‘s “50 ON FIRE” Awards, which recognizes the top inventors, disrupters, luminaries, and newsmakers across all industries in Boston.

Finalists were boiled down from a pool of over 2,000 nominees.

We are honored to be considered among such amazing companies in the Sports and Fitness category.

Congratulations to all of the Finalists; winners will be announced the evening of March 26, and we couldn’t be more excited for the outcome!

Click here to view the slideshow of all Finalists in the Sports and Fitness category.

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Feb13