Staff Academy lesson 8 of 12

Recommend relevant events, lessons, and equipment

Connect optional services to a student’s training goal rather than promoting every available product to everyone.

Learning objective

A recommendation clearly explains who it helps, why it is relevant, what it costs, and whether it is optional.

Sample language

“Because you’re preparing for [goal], [clinic/private lesson/event] could help with [specific need]. It costs [amount], and it is optional. Would you like the details?”

Use this as a structure. Replace every bracketed field and follow the school’s approved terms and language.

Coaching points

  • Start with a documented training need or expressed interest.
  • State price, prerequisites, capacity, and refund rules accurately.
  • Do not imply an optional purchase is required for rank advancement unless written school policy says so.
  • Record the recommendation in the Academy application note or the school’s approved process; structured member attribution remains planned.

Practice scenario

A student is preparing for a competition, and the school offers an optional clinic and private-lesson package.

Role-play scorecard

  • Connected to a real goal
  • Explained price and terms
  • Stated that it was optional
  • Asked permission to continue

Apply it to real work

Make one relevant, fully disclosed recommendation to an eligible member.

Completion evidence: The Academy application note identifies the need, recommendation, and response. A structured member recommendation timeline is not currently modeled.

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