Onboarding Your Students to SwingMatch Golf
A practical guide for instructors to seamlessly add students.
Getting students onto a new booking system can feel like a hurdle. But it doesn't have to be.
Here's how to make the transition smooth—for your students and for you.
Why Students Will Thank You
- Faster Booking: Students see your real-time availability and book in under 5 minutes. No more 3-6 email exchanges to confirm one lesson.
- Everything in One Place: Upcoming lessons, past sessions, and lesson notes are all accessible. No more "What did we work on last time?"
- Automatic Reminders: SwingMatch sends notifications so they never forget a lesson—unlike emails that get buried.
- Secure Payments: Pay upfront when booking. No awkward "I'll get you next time" conversations.
How to Introduce SwingMatch to Students
1. Set the Expectation Early
At the first lesson or consultation, explain how it works:
"I use SwingMatch to keep everything organized—my schedule, payments, and your lesson history. It's easy to use, and you'll always have access to your progress and my availability."
2. Show Them How Easy It Is
- Share your booking link or have them scan your QR code.
- They click "Sign Up."
- Name, phone number, done. The rest is self-explanatory.
SwingMatch sends a welcome email with helpful resources. Most students are booked within 5 minutes.
Pro Tip: Add your booking link to:
- Your social media bio
- Your email signature
- A QR code in the pro shop or on your business card
- The "Share My Profile" feature for on-the-go interactions
When to Use Offline Students
Not everyone wants to book online—and that's okay. SwingMatch's "Offline Students" feature lets you manage these clients without forcing them to change.
- Tech-Resistant Clients: Some people just aren't comfortable with apps. Create their profile yourself and book them directly.
- Won't Adapt: If someone refuses to change, don't fight it. Add them as offline and still get the benefits of tracking, reminders, and reporting.
- Walk-ups & Phone Calls: Got a call while on the range? Open the app, add an offline student, book them in. Done.
You still get calendar integrations, automated reminders, and accurate reporting—even for offline bookings.
The Time Savings Add Up
30 minutes
Average time spent scheduling one lesson via email (5-10 min × 3-6 emails)
With SwingMatch, the entire process—booking and payment—takes under 5 minutes. Multiply that across your roster:
- Hours saved on admin every week
- Faster responses for students
- Fewer no-shows with prepaid lessons and reminders
- Better organization for both of you
Less time scheduling. More time teaching.
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