Agency case study
Soccer Mindset Academy enables mobile learning for young soccer players with BuddyBoss
14 mental performance programs for mindset mastery
Build great new habits with daily workouts
Enjoy learning with short, fun videos and tasks
Unlock powerful audio tracks to practice on the go
Talk with your team and coaches as you progress
The client
About Soccer Mindset Academy
Soccer Mindset Academy partnered with the BuddyBoss Agency to enable mobile learning for their young players through a custom mobile app solution powered by WordPress, BuddyBoss, and LearnDash.
Soccer Mindset Academy is the first fully digital platform dedicated to delivering powerful mindset and peak performance training for young soccer players and coaches.
The platform provides easy access to the same knowledge and mental performance techniques used by some of the best soccer players and most prestigious soccer leagues.
Industry
Sports training
Location
Global
Use case
Mobile learning
Products
BuddyBoss Web, BuddyBoss App
The challenge
Challenges
Challenge 01
Low website user engagement
The company realized early on that young players were using the website for just a few days, after which it became difficult to get them to return. Although the players loved the content, they didn’t want to access it from a website. They sought the simplicity of a mobile app to engage with the content.
Challenge 02
High cost of mobile development
When the Soccer Mindset Academy team began exploring mobile app development, they received quotes ranging from $100k to $200k USD, which far exceeded their allocated budget.
Challenge 03
App agencies lack knowledge of WordPress & LearnDash
Not only were the quotes too high, but most mobile app development companies didn’t understand WordPress or LearnDash, the technologies powering their websites. Finding developers who specialize in both was rare.
“They made the whole process really easy and … were on a very tight deadline and a tight budget and I’m very pleased to say that the team has delivered on both.”
Yalcin Bekar
Founder & CEO at Soccer Mindset Academy
The solution
Solutions
Solution 01
Consolidating training materials
Soccer Mindset Academy needed a solution to consolidate training materials into a single platform accessible to young players. We built a custom mobile app that integrated all training materials, ensuring players could easily access everything they needed for consistent progress.
Solution 02
Leveraging BuddyBoss for cost efficiency and speed
Our BuddyBoss mobile app solution was the perfect foundation for the Soccer Mindset Academy app. Since BuddyBoss is built on React Native, we were able to generate both an iOS and Android app from the same codebase, saving development time and cost. This allowed us to focus the budget on building custom features, such as exercises and journal functions, tailored specifically for the academy’s needs.
Solution 03
Enhancing user engagement through interactive features
To address the engagement issue, we implemented features like interactive exercises and journal functions within the app, creating a user-friendly interface that motivated players to stay committed to their training routines. The use of short, fun videos and tasks also helped players enjoy the learning process while building great new habits.
Solution 04
Rebranding BuddyBoss to match Soccer Mindset Academy
Rather than creating an entirely new design, we rebranded BuddyBoss’s existing designs to align with Soccer Mindset Academy’s branding. This allowed us to avoid the high cost of developing a new interface, while focusing custom design efforts on features unique to the app, such as the exercises and journal functionalities.
Solution 05
Improving data management through synchronization
The academy struggled with tracking player progress because of their fragmented system. Using BuddyBoss, we enabled real-time data synchronization between the website and mobile app, ensuring both platforms pulled data from the same database. This provided better tracking of player progress and improved insights for coaches.
Solution 06
Enabling seamless access
Young players needed flexible, on-the-go access to training materials that fit their busy schedules. A web-only solution was not sufficient. Our mobile app ensured seamless access to content, allowing players to review materials, complete exercises, and track progress anytime, anywhere.
Solution 07
Facilitating communication through push notifications
The academy also needed better communication tools to enhance coordination between players, coaches, and parents. We integrated custom push notifications and messaging within the app, enabling real-time communication and fostering a supportive community for training and development.
In the app stores
Download the app
The Soccer Mindset Challenge is accessed via our free app, available now on the Apple App and Google Play Stores.
A membership account is required to access the app.
The result
Conclusion
BuddyBoss significantly improved the accessibility and engagement of Soccer Mindset Academy’s training content, helping young players benefit from consistent mental skills training. The comprehensive mobile solution ensured that players could access training resources anytime, enhancing their overall development and performance.
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