Mobile App
Basketball Training Platform for Next-Gen Athletes
HooperHowse
October 2024
8 months
4 engineers
The Challenge
Create a platform serving two distinct age groups with completely different user experiences while maintaining safety compliance.
- Two age groups (under 13 and over 13) requiring different UX
- Balance professional training with social engagement
- Maintain strict safety compliance for minors
- Complex scope: training modules, coaching workflows, video uploads
- Scale to handle thousands of concurrent users
Our Solution
Developed a comprehensive mobile platform with age-gated experiences and professional training content.
Age-Appropriate Experiences
- Separate UX flows for under-13 and over-13 users
- Parental controls and monitoring for younger users
- COPPA-compliant data handling and privacy
- Age-appropriate social features and interactions
Training & Content
- 50+ professional training modules
- Video upload and analysis capabilities
- Coaching workflow management
- Progress tracking and analytics
- Personalized training recommendations
Social Features
- Safe social engagement tools
- Team and community features
- Achievement system and leaderboards
- Moderated messaging and interactions
The Impact
- Successfully launched with full compliance for minor users
- High engagement rates across both age groups
- Positive feedback from coaches and parents
- Scalable infrastructure handling peak usage
- Platform ready for national expansion
"They understood the complexity of building for young athletes and delivered a platform that's both engaging and safe."
F
Founder, HooperHowse
CEO & Former Pro Player
Technologies Used
React NativeNode.jsMongoDBAWSFirebase