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.
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing former NBA guard and long-time pro coach, Jay Humphries, who is one of our top private basketball coaches on CoachUp. Jay played in the NBA from 1984-95; he was Phoenix’s 13th overall draft pick in ’84, coming out of the University of Colorado. He went on to play for the Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics, averaging 11.1 points and 5.5 assists over his career. Currently (as of 4/2013), Jay sits at 76th all-time in assists and 90th all-time in steals. Here’s a quick synopsis of Jay’s coaching background:
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.
The snow has melted and the sun has appeared around our headquarters in Boston, and you know what that means – spring sports! The warmer weather allows athletes around the country to take their training and games outdoors. Simultaneously, those participating in winter sports find themselves in the thick of the playoff race. Here are the top 5 sporting events to look forward to this spring when you’re not busy training and improving your game.
The 77th Masters Tournament
Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA
When: April 11-14th, 2013
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.”
Train with the best. Book private training sessions with Misty May and Kerri Walsh’s coach, Dane S.
Dane has one of the coolest testimonials on CoachUp:
“In the world of beach volleyball, Dane is the best coach hands down. He combines his expertise, passion and love of the game. Dane was the number one reason Misty and I won the Gold Medal in Athens. He can take any player to the highest level possible.” -Kerri Walsh
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.
Most of us have heard the incredible and ridiculous stories of one-time wealthy professional athletes going broke after their playing days. ESPN’s 30 for 30 films did a great piece on a number of these athletes in “Broke,” a documentary directed by Billy Corben. The film aired on ESPN in late 2012 and CoachUp posted a link to watch it shortly thereafter; here’s a clip from the film:
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!
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.
