i could use a hand.
this is all for the love of the game. if you want to help run it, read on.
nothing here is competitive, and we're not trying to compete with anyone.
there are no titles and no pay. it's people who want this to exist, giving a little time so every morning goes well. right now i'm doing all of it myself, and i'd love some help with any of the things below.
pick one, pick a few, or tell me something i missed.
what's still open.
if you still want to help with something that's been filled, email me anyway and i'll coordinate. i'm just trying to build a community, so it's always ok to reach out. everyone's welcome.
social media.
run our instagram and linkedin. weekly posts, stories from mornings, replying to DMs. nobody gets named or tagged without saying yes.
court booking.
reserve courts every week at city courts, clubs, and members' private courts. keep a backup, and sort out the rain plan.
email & communications.
answer the inbox, send the weekly "you're on" confirmations and reminders, and reply to the waitlist.
waitlist reading.
help me go through applications and flag people who'd be great. i make the final call.
pairings.
help match players each week by level and by what they're into, using the form answers.
morning-of host.
get there early, greet people, run the rotation, and keep things on time.
the after (optional).
when people want to stick around, find a spot nearby and handle the reservation and headcount.
partnerships & sponsors.
talk to clubs, brands, and members who want to host or sponsor, so it stays free for everyone.
photography.
take good photos at mornings, only of people who say yes, for social and this site.
design.
posters, social graphics, the occasional invite.
website & forms.
keep this site updated, look after the waitlist form, and fix small things.
records.
track attendance and who's played with whom, so the pairings stay fresh.
equipment.
balls, spare rackets, water, a first-aid kit, maybe a speaker.
clinics & salons.
organize the occasional coaching session or a dinner led by a member.
community care.
check in on new people after their first morning, and make sure nobody's standing alone.
just email me.
tell me which of these you'd want to take on, roughly how much time you have, and a line or two about you.