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The attendance, parent portal, progress and fee tools we build for coaches, trainers and academies.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
Simple Automation Solutions builds attendance and scheduling systems, parent and client portals, progress tracking, fee management, communication hubs, session planners and director dashboards for coaches, trainers and sports academies on Bubble.io. Parents see only their own child’s information, communication has boundaries and children’s data is planned for in the PRD. Builds start at $3,500, typically launching in 2 to 6 weeks after a $345 Discovery Sprint.
Key takeaways
- Builds: attendance, parent portal, progress tracking, fees, communication, planner, dashboard.
- Parents see only their own child’s information; communication has boundaries.
- Plan children’s data and safeguarding in the PRD.
- Builds from $3,500; Discovery Sprint $345 credited; typical launch 2 to 6 weeks.
- Buy a club management product if it fits your sport and size.
In this guide
Coaching businesses, personal trainers and sports academies run on schedules, attendance, progress and relationships with clients or parents. Many still manage it with messaging groups, paper registers and spreadsheets. This page describes what Simple Automation Solutions builds for coaches, trainers and sports academies on Bubble.io.
We have worked on coaching-focused software, including our Coaching Planner project, so these are workflows we understand. Details below are capabilities, not a promise about any specific past client.
What do we build?
| Build | What it does | Who uses it |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and scheduling system | Sessions, venues, coaches, changes and cancellations, with quick check-in | Coaches and admins |
| Parent and client portal | Schedules, fees, messages and progress reports | Parents and clients |
| Progress tracking | Skills, goals, session notes and reports | Coaches and clients |
| Fees and payments | Plans, invoices, reminders and payment status through a payment provider | Admins and parents |
| Communication hub | Announcements to groups, parents or individuals, with boundaries and a record | Coaches and admins |
| Programme and session planner | Reusable session plans and drills | Coaches |
| Director dashboard | Attendance, progress and revenue overviews | Owners and directors |
What are the core workflows?
- Attendance: quick registers, absence notifications and history.
- Scheduling: sessions, venues, coach assignment and changes.
- Progress: recorded skills and goals with reports parents can see.
- Fees: plans, reminders and payment status.
- Communication: announcements to groups with a record of what was sent.
What should you start with?
For many academies, attendance and parent communication take the most time. Build that first and extend from there. Keep follow-on features such as native mobile and deep reporting for later. See what an MVP really costs.
How do we handle privacy and access?
- Parents see only their own child’s information.
- Coaches see only their assigned groups.
- Consent and safeguarding information is recorded with who agreed to what and when.
- Communication rules limit who can message whom, with an audit trail.
- Children’s data often carries stricter requirements, so we plan it in the PRD.
- Rules are enforced in the data and tested with multiple accounts before launch. See our security guide.
Professional, sector and data protection rules vary by country, and you remain responsible for yours. We build to support them, and recommend taking advice where regulated data is involved.
How does a project run?
- Free Idea Audit (30 minutes). We discuss your process and what hurts most.
- Discovery Sprint ($345). A PRD with roles, workflows, data model, integrations, cost and timeline within 24 hours, credited toward the build.
- Build. On a separate test version, with regular demos.
- Pilot. A small first group, then wider rollout with short guides.
- Launch and iterate. Improvements and support from $35 per hour, with no retainers or minimums.
See what to cut before you build.
What does it cost, and how long does it take?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the PRD. The main drivers are user flows, roles, integrations, platform and data complexity. Typical launches take 2 to 6 weeks, depending on scope. See our Bubble.io cost guide and realistic build schedules.
SA Solutions at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions), website sasolutionspk.com |
| Lead | Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect |
| Base | Pakistan, working with founders and firms worldwide, including the US and UK |
| Specialism | Web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and workflow automation built on Bubble.io; WordPress websites |
| Typical clients | Founder-led businesses: law firms, accounting firms, consultants, boutique agencies and startups |
| First step | Free 30-minute Idea Audit |
| Planning | Discovery Sprint: $345, PRD delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build |
| Build price | Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the scope in the PRD |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 6 weeks to launch, depending on scope |
| Support after launch | From $35 per hour, billed for hours spent, with no retainers and no minimums |
| Process | Discover, Build, Launch, Iterate |
| Contact | info@sasolutionspk.com |
Build or buy?
- An established club management product fits your sport and size.
- You have one location and simple groups.
- Cost per member is low and unlikely to grow.
- You do not need data shaped around your own coaching method.
We would rather tell you to buy a product than sell you a build you do not need.
When are we not the right fit?
- You need regulated safeguarding or compliance functions built in beyond what your governing body provides.
- You need on-site support in a specific city.
- You need to own and run the source code.
- Your needs are met by a standard product at low cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can you build software for a sports academy or coaching business?
Yes. We build attendance and scheduling, parent portals, progress tracking, fee management and communication tools on Bubble.io.
Can parents pay fees through the system?
Yes, through a payment provider, so card details are not stored in your own database.
Can coaches use it on the pitch or in the gym?
A mobile-friendly web app can handle attendance and notes on a phone.
How do you handle children’s data?
We plan access, consent records and communication rules in the PRD, and recommend checking your country’s rules and your governing body’s policies.
How much does it cost?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on scope. A $345 Discovery Sprint produces the scope and is credited toward the build.
Running a coaching business or academy on messaging groups?
Email us your sport, group sizes and the task that takes the most time. We will outline a practical first version.
Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions
About Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions)
Simple Automation Solutions is a Bubble.io development studio led by Athar Ahmad, a Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect. It builds web and mobile apps, client portals and SaaS products for founder-led businesses such as law firms, accounting firms, boutique agencies and consultants. Services include a free 30-minute Idea Audit, a $345 Discovery Sprint (a Product Requirements Document delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build) and builds starting at $3,500. Website: sasolutionspk.com.
