Beyond

Basketball

Beyond Basketball

Beyond

Basketball

Beyond

Basketball

Case Study, 2025

Case Study, 2025

Case Study, 2025

Product Design Lead

Product Design Lead

Product Design Lead

Beyond Basketball is an elite brand that dedicates itself to the player development of basketball players from around the country. The app will work seamlessly as a way to deliver information about the brand, drive athletes to want to train with Beyond Basketball, weather that be in person or virtually and to build a sense of community around the brand.

Beyond Basketball is an elite brand that dedicates itself to the player development of basketball players from around the country. The app will work seamlessly as a way to deliver information about the brand, drive athletes to want to train with Beyond Basketball, weather that be in person or virtually and to build a sense of community around the brand.

Beyond Basketball is an elite brand that dedicates itself to the player development of basketball players from around the country. The app will work seamlessly as a way to deliver information about the brand, drive athletes to want to train with Beyond Basketball, weather that be in person or virtually and to build a sense of community around the brand.

The Problem

Women’s sports coverage is currently fragmented and inaccessible, leaving fans without a dedicated home for live content, statistics, and community. This visibility gap creates a barrier to engagement, stifling the commercial growth and cultural impact of female athletes.

Women’s sports coverage is currently fragmented and inaccessible, leaving fans without a dedicated home for live content, statistics, and community. This visibility gap creates a barrier to engagement, stifling the commercial growth and cultural impact of female athletes.

Women’s sports coverage is currently fragmented and inaccessible, leaving fans without a dedicated home for live content, statistics, and community. This visibility gap creates a barrier to engagement, stifling the commercial growth and cultural impact of female athletes.

Women’s sports coverage is currently fragmented and inaccessible, leaving fans without a dedicated home for live content, statistics, and community. This visibility gap creates a barrier to engagement, stifling the commercial growth and cultural impact of female athletes.

The Solution

Athena elevates the fan experience by centralizing women’s sports into one comprehensive platform. Our female-prioritized API delivers personalized content, deep analytics, and inspiring player profiles to drive engagement. We are building the engine that turns visibility into a global movement for growth and investment.

Athena elevates the fan experience by centralizing women’s sports into one comprehensive platform. Our female-prioritized API delivers personalized content, deep analytics, and inspiring player profiles to drive engagement. We are building the engine that turns visibility into a global movement for growth and investment.

Athena elevates the fan experience by centralizing women’s sports into one comprehensive platform. Our female-prioritized API delivers personalized content, deep analytics, and inspiring player profiles to drive engagement. We are building the engine that turns visibility into a global movement for growth and investment.

Athena elevates the fan experience by centralizing women’s sports into one comprehensive platform. Our female-prioritized API delivers personalized content, deep analytics, and inspiring player profiles to drive engagement. We are building the engine that turns visibility into a global movement for growth and investment.

The Result

User testing validated Athena’s core value proposition, specifically the desire for a "social-first" sports hub. Fans highly favored the Oracle Lineup for its ability to foster healthy competition without the barriers of gambling, and the Twitter-style profiles for personal content curation.

User testing validated Athena’s core value proposition, specifically the desire for a "social-first" sports hub. Fans highly favored the Oracle Lineup for its ability to foster healthy competition without the barriers of gambling, and the Twitter-style profiles for personal content curation.

User testing validated Athena’s core value proposition, specifically the desire for a "social-first" sports hub. Fans highly favored the Oracle Lineup for its ability to foster healthy competition without the barriers of gambling, and the Twitter-style profiles for personal content curation.

User testing validated Athena’s core value proposition, specifically the desire for a "social-first" sports hub. Fans highly favored the Oracle Lineup for its ability to foster healthy competition without the barriers of gambling, and the Twitter-style profiles for personal content curation.

Persona Development

Thinks & Feels

Thinks & Feels

  • Ambition: Dreams of playing college basketball and feels a strong drive to reach the next level.

  • Frustration: Feels like he has hit a plateau with basic drills and isn't making tangible progress.

  • Anxiety: Worries about a lack of visibility to college scouts and the recruiting process.

  • Desire for Structure: Craves expert, personalized guidance rather than generic YouTube tutorials.

Sees

Sees

  • Social Proof: Sees teammates posting high-intensity training sessions at Beyond Basketball on Instagram.

  • Digital Research: Views impressive workout videos and coaching credentials on the company website.

  • Recruiting Success: Sees testimonials and "success stories" of former players who earned college scholarships.

  • App Interface: Sees a modern, professional mobile app used for booking and tracking progress.

Hears

Hears

  • Peer Influence: Hears teammates talking about their positive experiences and improvements with the program.

  • Expert Feedback: Hears specific, technical coaching critiques that challenge his current skill level.

  • Parental Input: Discusses the financial investment and program value with his parents.

  • Marketing Claims: Hears about a proven track record of helping athletes secure college scholarships.

Says & does

Says & does

  • Active Seeking: Actively searches for and follows Beyond Basketball’s social media and website.

  • Advocates for Growth: Highlights recruiting and development features to his parents to get their buy-in.

  • Commitment: Uses the app to book introductory sessions and schedule weekly 10-session packages.

  • Engagement: Tracks specific performance metrics and maintains direct communication with his coach.

Goals

Goals

  • Skill Mastery: Develop offensive skills, specifically ball-handling and shooting.

  • Recruitment: Gain the visibility and resources necessary to play college basketball.

  • Progress Tracking: Use data and technical feedback to see a direct return on his training investment.

  • Scholarship Path: Follow a structured program with a proven record of athletic scholarship success.

Pain Points

Pain Points

  • Stagnation: The feeling of "leveling off" despite self-motivated effort.

  • High Costs: The financial barrier associated with elite, high-quality training programs.

  • Scheduling Conflicts: Difficulty finding high-level training that fits around school and team practices.

  • Obscurity: The fear that he won't be noticed by college scouts without professional help.

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