📋 External Coaching & Program Proposal Policy

For Coaches, Clinics, Camps, and Organizations Seeking to Operate at Smash Courts.

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Smash Courts is committed to providing high-quality programming while maintaining control over the use of our facility, brand, and resources. To ensure alignment with our standards and protect the integrity of our business, all external coaching and paid programming proposals must go through a formal review and approval process.

🚦 Who This Applies To:

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• Independent coaches offering paid lessons or clinics

• Organizations running camps, leagues, or training programs

• Non-profits or third-party groups seeking facility access for paid programming

• Any entity collecting payment from participants while operating at Smash Courts
   

✅ Peak Times:

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Peak court times are our most in-demand facility hours. These hours are used in a way that best serves our members and supports the long-term sustainability of Smash Courts.

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During peak times, court use is reserved for:

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1. Smash Courts member programming (leagues, ladders, clinics, events)

2. Revenue-share partner programs approved by management

3. Special events or tournaments

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External coaches may be approved for peak time courts, under the following conditions:

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• Revenue Share Model – The program operates under a written Coach/Program Agreement with a pre-approved percentage split.

• In-House Program Format – The program is run by Smash Courts with the coach acting as a paid coordinator or instructor.   Registration and fees go through Smash Courts.​

• All participants in peak time programs must be registered through the Smash Courts system.

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Other Requirements or Considerations:

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1. Proposal Submission - Complete the attached Form below.
    

   • Program description, target audience, schedule, and pricing

   • Business model (court rental vs. revenue share)

   • Expected number of participants and staff
      

2. Coaching Credentials

   • Valid certifications

   • Background checks for all coaching staff

   • Demonstrated experience and references
      

3. Liability & Insurance

   • Proof of liability insurance with Smash Courts listed as additional insured

   • Waiver and safety protocols for participants
      

4. Facility Use Agreement

   • Signed agreement outlining court access, branding, scheduling, and conduct

   • Clear understanding of Smash Courts’ policies and expectations
      

5. Revenue Model & Cost Sharing

   • Either:

     • Court Rental Model – hourly rate, organizer manages registration

     • Revenue Share Model – Smash Courts manages registration and splits income

   • No external private lessons permitted unless explicitly approved
      

🚫 What’s Not Allowed:

• Unapproved coaching or clinics operating under the radar

• Use of courts for paid programming without a signed agreement

• Promotion of external programs using Smash Courts branding without consent

• Private lessons by non-affiliated coaches
   

📎 How to Apply:

Please reach out to us by Email and request a Coach's PackageExternal Program Proposal Form below and submit it for review. Proposals are evaluated based on quality, alignment with our mission, scheduling availability, and financial impact.