Discover how Abler's platform streamlines bookings, payments, and communication for sports academies, freeing up time to focus on athlete development.

Abler: Efficient Sport Management for Academies

For sports academies like the South London Girls Football Academy (SLGFA), efficient administration is crucial. Abler's all-in-one sport management platform provides a seamless solution for bookings, payments, and parent communication. SLGFA, for example, has seen a 60% success rate in member bookings and an impressive 99.3% payment efficiency using Abler. By automating these essential tasks, Abler empowers coaches and administrators to dedicate more time and resources to nurturing talent and fostering a thriving community. Discover how Abler can elevate your sports academy's efficiency and impact.

The South London Girls Football Academy (SLGFA) is dedicated to providing high-quality coaching and fostering opportunities for young girls passionate about football in the South London area. Founded by Jamie Greaves, SLGFA addresses the need for structured and progressive football development, creating clear pathways for players from their initial involvement to competitive levels and even professional clubs.

With training centers conveniently located across South London, the academy delivers expert football coaching tailored to various ages and skill levels. This approach not only builds a strong talent pool but also cultivates a lifelong love for the sport within the community. Through strategic partnerships with local schools, SLGFA extends its reach by offering customised programs and workshops, further increasing girls' participation and skill enhancement within the school environment.

Jamie Greaves' Vision for Empowering Young Female Footballers in South London:

"What truly drives our success is our unwavering commitment to providing accessible, high-quality coaching, designed specifically for girls. At SLGFA, we've cultivated a supportive environment that not only nurtures talent but also ignites a genuine passion for football. By working closely with local schools and offering customised programs, we ensure that every girl has the opportunity to thrive. This holistic approach is the key to building a powerful talent pool and empowering the next generation of female footballers."

He adds: "I really like how easy it is for our members to book and pay, and the way it keeps our parents connected. It allows us to spend less time on administration and more time on what we love, developing our players."

How Abler Has Contributed to SLGFA's Success:

Abler, a comprehensive sport management platform, has significantly streamlined SLGFA’s operations, allowing them to focus even more on their exceptional programs. Here’s how Abler has contributed to their success:

✅ Engaged Parent Community: A remarkable 86.7% of parents actively use the Abler app, leading to stronger communication regarding training sessions and events, ensuring parents are fully involved in their children's football journey.

✅ Efficient Payment Management: SLGFA boasts an outstanding payment efficiency ratio of 99.3% over the last 12 months. This organised approach to payment management enables the academy to allocate resources effectively, further supporting their youth football development initiatives in London.
✅ Consistent Session Attendance: SLGFA has achieved a solid 75% attendance rate across their programmes. By tracking this metric through Abler, the academy gains valuable insight into participant engagement, helping coaches identify patterns early and maintain strong connections with their players throughout the season.

The South London Girls Football Academy plays a vital role in nurturing young female football talent in London. With their dedicated coaching and the efficient operational support provided by Abler's platform, they are well-positioned to continue empowering the next generation of female footballers.

Empowering Young Female Footballers in South London with Expert Coaching

Newcastle United Foundation partners with Abler's innovative platform to enhance programme delivery, streamline operations, and increase community impact in the North East.

Newcastle United Foundation & Abler Partner for Community Impact

Abler is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with Newcastle United Foundation. This collaboration will see Abler’s innovative system implemented across all Foundation activities, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling even greater impact in communities across the North East.

As one of the largest and most wide-ranging community programmes in UK football, Newcastle United Foundation delivers a diverse portfolio of initiatives spanning education, health and wellbeing, sports participation, social inclusion, and employability. With thousands of participants across hundreds of sessions every week, the Foundation requires robust, flexible systems to manage its growing reach and impact.

Abler's Digital Solution for Streamlined Operations

Through this partnership, Abler’s all-in-one platform will power the Foundation’s:

Staff Management – simplifying scheduling, deployment, and communication for a large and varied team across multiple venues and activities.

Booking System – enabling seamless session scheduling, participant registration, and management for everything from grassroots football to mentoring and education programmes.

Communications – streamlining internal and external engagement with staff, participants, families, and partners, all within one centralised platform.

Data Collection & Reporting – capturing high-quality, real-time data across all programmes to support funding requirements, track outcomes, and drive continual improvement.

"Partnering with Abler allows us to bring all of our systems into one place, freeing up time, improving communication, and giving us better insight into the difference we’re making. It’s a real step forward for the Foundation."

"Our platform is designed to support organisations with large, complex programmes, and the Foundation is a perfect fit. Together, we’re enabling their team to do what they do best – change lives through the power of football."

Newcastle United Foundation: Driving Community Impact Through Football in the North East

Newcastle United Foundation is the official charity arm of Newcastle United Football Club, delivering life-changing community programmes that use the power of football to improve education, health, and inclusion across the North East.

Abler provides sector-leading technology solutions for organisations working in sport, community development, and youth engagement.

Abler: Empowering Sports and Community Organisations with Innovative Technology

Exeter City Community Trust partners with Abler's all-in-one platform to boost efficiency and impact across their health, education, and wellbeing programmes in Devon.

Exeter City Trust & Abler Partner for Devon Community Impact

Exeter City Community Trust, the official charity partner of Exeter City Football Club, has announced an exciting new collaboration with Abler, a provider of an all-in-one digital system. This partnership aims to enhance the Trust's extensive community programmes across Devon.

Exeter City Community Trust Partners with Abler

Exeter City Community Trust, a leading charity in the South West and the official charity partner of Exeter City Football Club, has announced a new partnership with Abler. This collaboration will see the implementation of Abler's all-in-one digital system across the Trust’s diverse programmes and activities throughout Devon.

As one of the largest and most impactful charities in the region, Exeter City Community Trust supports individuals and families across Devon. Their programmes focus on key areas such as health, education, physical activity, wellbeing, and social inclusion. The charity delivers numerous sessions weekly, spanning city-wide initiatives to rural outreach, necessitating a robust system for managing this complexity.

The partnership with Abler will enable the Trust to enhance its operational efficiency through the integration of a comprehensive digital system. Key functionalities include:

Staff Management: Streamlining the coordination and deployment of coaches and facilitators across various locations and activities.

Booking System: Simplifying participant registration and management for popular sessions like summer football camps and school holiday activities.

Improved Communications: Facilitating more effective engagement with staff, participants, parents, and partners via a centralised platform.

Data Collection and Reporting: Enabling real-time data capture to monitor outcomes, support funding applications, and demonstrate the impact of the Trust’s programmes.

"Abler’s system will help us manage that growth efficiently – allowing our team to focus on delivering high-quality support, while the platform takes care of the behind-the-scenes complexity. This is a significant step forward in our organisational and digital development."

"Their breadth of activity and commitment to community impact make them an ideal match for Abler’s platform. We’re excited to support their mission with a system that brings everything together in one place."

Looking Ahead: Unified Operations and Greater Impact

From summer football camps to targeted community and wellbeing initiatives, Exeter City Community Trust will now benefit from a unified system. This will strengthen delivery, enhance communication, and improve overall visibility across their operations, ultimately amplifying their positive impact throughout Devon.

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