How to run a free trial session that turns into an admission

A free trial is the moment a parent decides whether your academy is right for their child. Most trials are run like a normal session with one extra student. A little planning turns them into your strongest admissions tool.

Before the trial

• Confirm the day before with the time, the exact location and what to bring.
• Tell the coach the child's age and level, so they can pair them well.
• Ask the parent what they hope the child gets out of it: fitness, confidence, competitive play.

During the trial

• Greet the parent by name and introduce the coach.
• Give the child one moment of success early, such as a good catch or a clean shot.
• Let the parent watch. They are deciding as much as the child is.

After the trial

Spend two minutes with the parent before they leave. Share one specific thing the coach noticed, explain which batch fits, and tell them exactly how to join. Most hesitation comes from not knowing the next step.

Follow up the same day

Send a short message that evening: what the coach said, the batch you recommend and how to enrol. A trial without a follow-up is a missed admission.