How Lake Forest Academy Increased Rental Revenue by 200% with SportsKey

When Tanika Golota took over scheduling at Lake Forest Academy, she was faced with a manual, email-heavy process that relied on multiple Google Calendars. Within three months of switching to SportsKey, the school saw a 200% increase in rental revenue compared to the same time last year.

Problem

Managing facility bookings at Lake Forest Academy was inefficient and overwhelming:

• Scheduling was done manually using Google Calendar
• Multiple calendars led to confusion and communication breakdowns
• Email overload made coordination with staff and clients difficult

“I wanted to ensure we were being transparent with internal staff as to availability, but I didn’t want to filter through a hundred emails a day!”
— Tanika Golota, Assistant Director of Athletics, Lake Forest Academy

Solution

After seeing a SportsKey demo at a conference, Tanika knew it was the right fit:

• A user-friendly, automated scheduling system
• Minimal training required for staff
• A clear case for financial return, which helped secure buy-in from leadership

“I loved the ease of it. I knew it had to be user-friendly to work for us. I could see instantly how easy SportsKey would be for everyone to pick up and use.”

Outcome

The results were immediate and impactful:

• Email load reduced by 90–95%
• Internal bookings became faster and easier
• Delegation of admin tasks became possible, improving team productivity
• Clients now book instantly, thanks to real-time availability
• Revenue increased by 200% in just three months

“When people see the availability right in front of them, they book the space. It’s instant and easy, so they book more often.”
“It has made scheduling a thousand times easier!”

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