Number of Seats/Users: SkillShark offers discounts based on the number of users or seats. A higher volume typically leads to a better discount structure, especially for enterprise-level usage.

Commitment to a Long-Term Contract: Discounts are often provided to companies that commit to using the service for a longer period (e.g., 1-year or 3-year contracts). A longer commitment shows SkillShark that the company is serious and willing to invest in the platform long-term.

No Active Discounts: Companies that are not already receiving other active discounts may have a better chance of qualifying for additional discounts from SkillShark. SkillShark reserves discounts for new customers or those not currently under promotional pricing.

Volume or Usage Commitment: SkillShark offers discounts if you agree to a minimum amount of usage or transaction volume. This could be based on data storage, transactions, or other metrics tied to how much you will use the platform.

Enterprise-Level Negotiation: Companies that qualify as “enterprise” due to their size or complexity (e.g., having large teams, multiple departments, or geographical presence) may be eligible for additional discounts from SkillShark. Such companies are often in a position to negotiate for better pricing.

Early Renewal or Prepayment: SkillShark often offers discounts if you renew early or prepay for the entire contract period. This is a common approach to securing a lower price.

Here at Spendbase, our internal data shows that SkillShark delivers very strong value for sports organizations, especially when it comes to saving time and improving evaluation quality.

From what Spendbase clients tell us, the biggest wins cluster around:

1) Core strengths
– Simple, clean interface
– Fast data entry on mobile (no more paper or Excel)
– Very flexible evaluation templates across different sports and metrics
– Strong reporting:
– Individual player reports
– Weighted reports by skill (e.g., batting power, outfield skills)
– Comparison and progress-over-time views
– Motivational tools like live leaderboards that push athletes to compete harder
– Easy sharing of results with parents and players via email reports
– Video capture built into the evaluation flow
– High-quality onboarding and support that quickly resolves early friction

2) Operational impact
Our internal numbers indicate that SkillShark tends to:
– Cut down evaluation admin time noticeably (especially data entry and report building)
– Make it easier to run combines, tryouts, and academies with multiple evaluators
– Improve communication with parents through clear, visual reports
– Help coaches reinforce “process over outcome” by tracking development over time

3) Common friction points
Spendbase clients do report some recurring wishes and minor pain points:
– Initial setup can feel heavy if one person does it alone
– Some users find navigation and switching between players a bit clunky until they learn the newer views
– Mobile app is mostly for data entry; more in-app admin tools are desired
– Limits on certain report types (e.g., number of metrics in spider graphs, number of athletes in comparison reports)
– A few ask for:
– Direct player registration for tryouts
– Deeper integrations (e.g., radar tools, scoring and league platforms)
– More polished printable forms (more color, better layout)
– Basic video editing and breakdown tools

From a Spendbase discount perspective, SkillShark tends to make the most financial sense for organizations that:
– Run recurring evaluations (seasons, combines, academies)
– Use multiple evaluators
– Are ready to leverage the full reporting and development features, not just basic scoring.