PracticeGigs
Platform that connects aspiring athletes with great entrepreneurially minded tennis players.
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PracticeGigs operates as an online, peer-to-peer training marketplace designed for athletes. The company was established in 2013 by founder Toni Oloko in Boston, Massachusetts. The platform's core function is to connect athletes with higher-skilled players for on-demand practice sessions, presenting an alternative to traditional private coaching.
The business model centers on facilitating these connections through its online platform, initially focusing on the tennis community. It empowers skilled athletes, who may not be professional coaches, to monetize their abilities by offering training and practice sessions. For the client athlete, this provides access to quality practice partners at a potentially lower cost than hiring a certified coach. The platform serves a dual-sided market: athletes seeking to improve their game through practical application and skilled players looking to earn income from their expertise.
PracticeGigs has secured funding across three rounds from investors such as Rough Draft Ventures and has received a grant from the accelerator MassChallenge. The service allows users to book training hours directly, creating a system where players can mutually benefit from structured practice. This approach targets a gap in the sports training market for accessible, focused practice with experienced competitors.
Keywords: athlete training, peer-to-peer sports, P2P coaching, tennis practice, sports marketplace, athletic training platform, on-demand practice, Toni Oloko, Rough Draft Ventures, MassChallenge, athlete-to-athlete training, sports skill sharing, practice partners, affordable coaching, Boston startups, sports tech, online booking sports