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CourtsApp acts like Expedia, OpenTable, and Airbnb, but for Tennis Courts
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- GoTennis! Podcast
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- Mar 18, 2026
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- 1397
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- https://letsgotennis.com/atlanta-tennis-podcast/courtsapp-com
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Summary
Season 26, Episode 10 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this episode of the GoTennis! Podcast, Daren Hornig shares his journey from real estate to the world of racket sports, particularly through his acquisition of the Port Washington Tennis Academy. He discusses the evolution of the academy and the introduction of the Courtsapp, designed to enhance court booking efficiency for players and facility owners alike. Daren emphasizes the need for improved technological sophistication in the racket sports industry, drawing parallels to the real estate sector where every dollar and square inch is maximized. The app aims to bridge the gap by allowing users to easily find and book courts while comparing prices, similar to platforms like Expedia and Airbnb. Daren also highlights the concept of court time as a perishable commodity, explaining how unused court time represents lost revenue for facilities. He advocates for dynamic pricing strategies to optimize court utilization, especially during off-peak hours. The conversation touches on the broader implications of making racket sports more accessible and enjoyable, with Daren expressing a desire to improve the overall infrastructure of tennis courts across the country. The episode concludes with a discussion on future developments for the Courtsapp and the potential for collaboration with organizations like the GoTennis! Foundation to enhance community access to tennis facilities. Keywords Daren Hornig, Courtsapp, tennis academy, court booking, racket sports, pickleball, tennis infrastructure, dynamic pricing, tennis community, Go Tennis Podcast Takeaways Court time is a perishable commodity. We need to make booking courts easier. Dynamic pricing can optimize court utilization. The Quartz app helps players find and book…