Development of a Scalable Native Mobile Coaching Platform with Modular Architecture

The client currently operates an online coaching application for sports instruction, but faces usability issues and limited scalability due to its existing architecture. As user demand increases, the platform struggles to support growth, integrate new features, and deliver a seamless experience for both coaches and athletes. The need is for a comprehensive platform upgrade that enhances performance, expands functionality, and supports future growth.

A professional sports training organization seeking to upgrade its digital coaching services to support online coaching, live streaming, and interactive learning features with improved scalability and performance.

• Redesign and rewrite the mobile application using native development for iOS and Android to ensure high performance and platform-specific optimization.
• Develop a robust, modular, microservices-based architecture that supports scalability and ease of maintenance, enabling seamless future enhancements.
• Implement core features including coach search with advanced filtering, real-time booking, notifications, and secure payment processing.
• Integrate interactive learning features such as instant replay, live stream sessions, and seamless chat functionality to foster engagement.
• Build an intuitive user interface to improve usability and adoption among coaches and athletes, while ensuring transparent development processes.

• Native iOS and Android applications with optimized performance tailored to each platform.
• A dynamic coach search tool based on ratings, reviews, profiles, and pricing criteria.
• 1:1 session booking with session scheduling, booking requests, coach notifications, and confirmation/rejection workflows.
• Secure payment processing integrated with popular payment gateways.
• Live streaming capability for real-time coaching sessions and demonstrations.
• Instant replay feature to record and review coaching moments.
• Real-time chat support for direct communication between coaches and athletes.
• Membership/subscription system to unlock exclusive content and benefits.
• Modular microservices architecture for scalability and maintainability.
• Use of industry-standard technologies for backend, including serverless options, cloud hosting, and real-time communication protocols.

• Payment gateway for secure transactions.
• Live streaming services for real-time coaching sessions.
• Communication APIs for chat and notifications.
• Cloud hosting providers for scalable deployment.
• Authentication services for user verification.

• High performance with native apps ensuring smooth user experience under high load.
• Scalability to support increasing user base and feature expansion.
• Reliability with minimal downtime and robust error handling.
• Security compliance, including data encryption and secure payment handling.
• Maintainability facilitated by modular microservices architecture.
• Performance metrics such as app responsiveness and transaction processing times.

The upgraded platform aims to deliver a highly performant, scalable, and engaging coaching experience. This will enable the client to support continual growth, increase user engagement through interactive features like live streams and instant replay, and expand their coaching services to a broader audience. The initiative is expected to streamline operations, improve user satisfaction, and position the client as a leader in online sports coaching, supporting sustained revenue growth and market competitiveness.