Brett Gaede, one of our industry’s leading seasonal directors of tennis, takes us through a year at his two clubs. From pines in the summer at Seal Harbor Club on Mount Desert Island, Maine to palms in the winter at Hillsboro Club in Florida, Gaede talks about housing, meal plans and the challenges of finding seasonal staff.
From Pines to Palms – a Director’s Take on the Tennis Year Read More »
Our own Ed Shanaphy was invited by the Private Club Radio Show to share his valuable insights into delivering excellence in tennis club management. Ed offers the key strategies for success gleaned from his many years involved in the sport, as a player, coach and tennis club manager.
Ace Strategies for Tennis Club Success Read More »
How do you make a private members club a destination for members and families? Aaron James, one of the leading club managers in our industry, believes it’s all about creating a sense of community. His experience at facilities from the global Club Med to Atlanta’s Cherokee Town and Country Club forced him to realize that member service is key to creating a destination.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Aaron James & The Country Club of Asheville Read More »
Colin Burns had only 4.5 years of experience in hospitality when he applied for the club manager’s position at Winged Foot, one of the most storied private golf clubs in the nation, if not the world. And, after an eight-month search process, he was selected as the club’s next general manager
Amisha Savani is a leading writer, focusing on tennis not only in Britain, but internationally. Her views and thoughts are far-reaching. In our video meeting with her, Amisha touches on how professional tennis is affecting tennis at private member clubs and looks at how the new racquet sports of padel and pickleball are revolutionizing clubs and the professional arena.
Amisha Savani on Wimbledon, Tennis and Private Members Clubs Read More »
Jesse Gotlib, Director of Junior Tennis at Gotlib Tennis, describes how he took what he learned from the private sector and transferred it into marketing junior tennis in the public sector.
Marketing Junior Tennis at Private Clubs and Public Municipalities Read More »
A new and exclusive five part masterclass explores the essential techniques of club operations. Join host Ed Shanaphy on a working week plan to improve each aspect of your private members facility.
5 Ways – 5 Days to Club Governance Success Read More »
We are delighted to welcome Nathalie Wilson, Food and Beverage Director at the prestigious Nassau Club, to share her valuable insight and experience in high end club management with Ed Shanaphy.
Nassau Club, Princeton’s Truly Private Eating Club Read More »
Ed Shanaphy welcomes you to the first in our series of Friday Institute Virtual Luncheons. Meet up with members old and new to share ideas in a relaxed environment.
IOCD Virtual Lunch January 6, 2023 Read More »
A warm welcome to our latest virtual lunch. The informal forum to share club news and views with fellow professionals and special guests.
IOCD First Friday Institute Virtual Lunch Feb 3 2023 Read More »
