In The Club - The Kids' Activity Business Podcast
In the Club is your go-to podcast for growing a kids activity business. Whether you run a dance school, manage a football academy, or operate a gymnastics club, we share practical strategies to help you thrive.
Hosted by the team behind ClassForKids—the award-winning class booking system trusted by 4,500+ children’s activity providers—each episode delivers expert advice, marketing tips, and real success stories from across the industry.
Discover how to boost bookings, streamline kids club management, and improve parent communication with insights on everything from dance school marketing tips to holiday camp software and gymnastics waitlist management.
Tune in monthly for actionable ideas, inspiring interviews, and answers to your burning questions. Subscribe now and join thousands of providers transforming their businesses with smarter systems and strategies.
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Episodes
54 episodes
EP 46: From Gymnast To Founder
Ever wonder how a world inside the gym translates into a brand that actually understands athletes, coaches, and parents? We sit down with Joanna, founder of Quattro Gymnastics, to trace the leap from training 30 hours a week as a kid to steerin...
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EP45: The Rise of Cheerleading: Beyond Pom-Poms
The world of competitive cheerleading is nothing like what you see in movies. Forget pom-poms and sidelines – All-Star cheerleading is a dynamic, athletic discipline that's just earned Olympic status and is rapidly growing across the UK.
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Ep 44: IDS Spotlight Manchester
Step into the vibrant world of dance education as we take you behind the scenes at IDS's Spotlight event in Manchester. This gathering brought together passionate dance school owners and teachers from across the UK for a day of learning, connec...
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EP 43: The Gadirova Twins Masterclass
Olympic bronze medalists Jessica and Jennifer Gadrova pull back the curtain on their extraordinary journey at a special masterclass event for young gymnasts hosted by Class for Kids.What makes their story so compelling? They never actua...
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27:53
EP 42: The Art of Football Freestyle
What happens when football meets performance art? Rebecca returns from maternity leave to join Caitlin in welcoming Ross Brown, a professional football freestyler who defies gravity with every trick. His journey from late-blooming football fan ...
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27:47
The Scottish Dance Awards: Celebrating an Industry
The curtains have risen on Scotland's dance community with the inaugural Scottish Dance Awards, and we were there to capture every meaningful moment. From seasoned veterans who've shaped generations of dancers to bright-eyed students ta...
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22:18
EP 41: Golden Dance Awards - Celebrating Dance's Unsung Champions
Dance isn't just what happens on stage – it's the culmination of countless hours of dedication from teachers, parents, choreographers, and an entire community working behind the scenes. This week, we're diving into a partnership that celebrates...
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EP 40: The Evolution of Irish Dancing
Laura Davidson's journey through Irish dancing spans nearly 25 years, culminating in nine Scottish qualifying championships and a place among the world's top five dancers. But her path wasn't always straightforward. Despite dancing since childh...
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EP 39: The Scottish Dance Awards
Hazel Allen is revolutionizing Scotland's dance community with a first-of-its-kind celebration that's long overdue. The founder of Glasgow Dance Academy sits down with us to reveal how her 20-year journey through professional dance, education, ...
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EP 38: Passion Meets Profession in the Dance Industry
As ClassForKids launch their latest partnership with International Dance Supplies... meet Nicole thier head of sales and marketing who shares her own dance journey from childhood ballet classes to her impactful role in an international dance co...
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35:25
ITC SPECIAL: Live from Perform Ireland
Get in touch with us directly todayJoin us as we recount our unforgettable second visit to the Perform Festival in Dublin, where we embraced the magic of coll...
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24:30
EP 37: Stories of Collaboration and Growth
Ever wondered what your choice of hat says about your personality? Or how a background in stilt walking can lead to a life in the circus? Join us as we kick off the year with a whimsical blend of personal reflections, industry insights, and ent...
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EP 36: Reflecting on 2024
Celebrate 2024 with the ClassForKids team. Steven and Bryan grab random people from right across the business to talk about adventures and accomplishments in 2024. You'll hear about the expansion of our global family w...
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ITC SPECIAL: Live from CYD Northern Ireland
We take the ClassForKids team on a journey through storm BERT to catch up with the our dance communities in Northern Ireland. And it is so worth it!
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11:30
EP: 35 Passion-Driven Growth in the World of Sports
James Richards isn't your average entrepreneur; he's a powerhouse of motivation and grit who turned a love for sports into a thriving coaching empire. With humble beginnings coaching with just a bag of footballs, James now leads a team working ...
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EP 34: Transforming Youth Sports: AJ and Yusif's Impact with Tots United
What if your child's sports experience could be transformed into something truly engaging and impactful? Join us for an inspiring conversation with AJ and Yusuf from Tots United, a flourishing football academy in Scotland. Sparked ...
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EP 33: Sarah Crilly's Journey to National Football Stardom
Ever wondered how a school holiday pastime can lead to making national history? Join us as we sit down with elite female footballer Sarah Crilly, who shares her awe-inspiring journey from casual family games to becoming the first in her family ...
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33:02
EP 32: Elevating Youth Fashion with Project Fashion Ireland
We hand over the In The Club interviewer mic to our very own Michaela from the CFK customer success team as she expertly interviews Paul from Project Fashion... an incredible fashion school (and on of our oldest customers) based in Ireland....
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25:30
EP 31: Inside the World of Inclusive Multi-Sport Camps with Sports Focus Coaching
Community engagement is at the heart of Sports Focus, and Olly Kanner shares how parent feedback and collaborations with local organizations, like farms and petting zoos, enrich the camp experience for children. Discover the future...
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At the Club: Empowering Kilmarnock's Under 18s Women's Team
From the hum of factory machinery to the spirited shouts on the football pitch, Grant Corrigan's life took a turn that even he didn't see coming. Seizing the silence of lockdown as an opportunity, Grant swapped his supervisor's hat for a coach'...
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EP 30: Future Coaches: From Childhood Dreams to Football Stardom
Join us as we kick off our Future Coaches campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering smaller football clubs with insights from the big leagues. This special episode features the illustrious David Tanner, a journalist and broadcaster wh...
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EP 29: Mastering Mindset with Louise Brough
Dance sensation and business coach Louise Brough graces our podcast for a third time, bringing with her the exhilarating energy of her expanding dance academy community. With over 200 members under her wing and a Mastermind group nurturing 25 f...
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At the Club: How Caitlin Todd Orchestrates Joy at Dance Inc Studios
When the music starts, it's impossible not to tap your feet, and that's exactly the kind of irresistible urge that Dance Inc Studios brings to life, as shared by their very own Caitlin Todd. Once a young student pirouetting through the halls of...
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EP 28: The Inspiring Rise of Cheer London Allstarz
Meet Sophie from Cheer London Allstarz, who brings an infectious energy straight from South East London. Learn about her inspiring journey into cheerleading, driven by her dance background and love for the Spice Girls. Sophie shares why cheerle...
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