🏀 The Assist by Utrain: Your Weekly Game Plan for Hoops Training — October 13th, 2025

Inside: (NEW Trainer Data) Aja Wilson’s historic WNBA season, Utrain now offering booking links, Professional Jalen Jones joins Utrain + More

Weekly roundup

The Assist by Utrain! 🏀

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Assist by Utrain — your Sunday game plan for the latest basketball headlines, Utrain updates, and market insights built to help coaches stay sharp and scale smarter. From NBA storylines and EuroLeague highlights to new tools inside Utrain, we’ve got everything you need to stay one step ahead. Welcome!

In case you missed it

Basketball Buzz - October 13th, 2025 🗞️ 🏀 

Aja Wilson completed historic WNBA Season

A’ja Wilson completes 2025 WNBA Season with a Championship Ring

NBA Returns to China

NBA returns to China after a 6 year break since the last game

Warriors are the finals favorite for the 2026 NBA Season

Stephen Curry and the Warriors are the top preseason pick to win it all in the upcoming 25-26 season

NBA Cup Tournament Returns!

The 3rd Annual NBA Cup Returns —featuring talent gliding on the international stage.

Utrain News

Expanded session types added: Individual, group, pick‑up, online, events, camps, packages, and now memberships! Now Utrain creates a new booking link for every session!

Basketball Trainers: manage bookings, connect with athletes, and grow your business—all at no cost!

Member spotlight

Trainer Highlight: Meet Coach Jalen Jones – Dallas, TX Joins Utrain

Coach Jalen Jones joined Utrain recently and started with the organization Courthouse Academy! Here’s what he had to say:

“The App is a great organizer for business purposes and a great network for trainers to connect and put in work to get better!”

A warm welcome to all the new coaches joining us this week! You’re not just booking sessions—you’re building futures, one dribble at a time. We’ve got your back, from smart scheduling to community support.🔥

Coach Jones offering basketball training in Dallas, TX with The Courthouse Academy | Powered by Utrain

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Training tips

Trainer Data of the Week 💰 🏀 

-Average private 1‑on‑1 session rate (US): $74.10 — up ~14% year‑over‑year.

-Average monthly sessions per coach: 54 — up ~17% year‑over‑year.

-Coaches who send a “Progress Snapshot” email to athletes show 2.8× re‑booking versus those who don’t.

-Most booked time‑slots right now: Saturday 9–12 AM & Sunday 4–7 PM.

Pro Tip: Offer a “Block Builder” discount: e.g., buy 6 sessions at elevated rate, get one free. Promote via your Utrain membership tier. Then at the end of each block send the snapshot + next block link. This structure drives commitment and consistency.

Coach May Using Utrain to Easily Promote Scheduling and Payments

Bonus Trainer Humor

Weekly Meme ⬇️😂

Get notified when sessions are booked and payments are collected: all for free

That’s it for this week.

Thanks for being part of The Assist by Utrain! Keep building better habits, sharper skills, and stronger connections — both on and off the court. Let’s make this week one of growth, consistency, and smooth sessions. đŸ€â¤ď¸

The Utrain Team

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