23 Sep etrainu launches a new course library, Club in a Box.

This month, etrainu launched a brand new course library, Club in a Box, which is designed to empower presidents, treasurers, secretaries, and every member of your club committee to master club management and unlock success.

Leadership is essential for the sustainability of any sports club. When implemented well, it fosters a positive culture that is pivotal for the Club’s success.

But what defines a club’s success? At the grassroots level, we typically look for key indicators such as positive relationships, player development and wellbeing, inclusion, and, most importantly, fun and enjoyment. Core values, including sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for others, also contribute to a club’s success.

Managing a sports club, however, often involves navigating a range of complexities, from volunteer coordination to financial management. Generally speaking, most of the club leadership at the grassroots level tends to be volunteers, which means these leaders are ill-equipped or lack the training to run their clubs.

Therefore, it’s important to ensure club presidents, secretaries, treasurers, leaders, and every member of the Club have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Club in a Box is a toolkit designed to streamline the management of sports clubs.

Club in a Box is designed to elevate community sports leaders and transform clubs. Each course covers relevant topics to running a club, including the key roles (president, secretary, and treasurer), how to attract and retain volunteers, writing compelling grant proposals, and what club governance truly means.

Explore from eleven new courses, including:
– Leading a Successful Club
– Creating a Great Club Environment
– Recruiting Volunteers
– Retaining Volunteers
– Running Effective Meetings
– Governance 101 for Sports Clubs
– The Role of Club President
– The Role of Vice President
– The Role of Secretary
– The Money Game Plan: A Treasurer’s Playbook for Success
– Risk Management for Sports Clubs

One of Club in a Box’s primary strengths is its scalable nature. It provides flexibility to clubs of all sizes, offering a solution that aligns with each Club’s specific needs and requirements. In doing so, club leaders can address the unique challenges of running a sports club, fostering a more efficient management process.

High-quality, standardised training ensures consistency across sports clubs. Engaging, concise, and impactful training—Club in a Box courses ranging from 10 to 30 minutes—can lead to better volunteer retention.

Sports clubs and their leaders deserve training to equip them with successful management practices to help them stay ahead of the game. By addressing key areas of club operation, leaders are empowered, and communities thrive.