Connections

Connections on Pitch Gurus let you build a professional network of coaches, service providers, and other sports professionals. A connection is also what permits direct messaging between two users. Without one, you cannot start a direct conversation with someone from their profile. See Messaging for how messaging is gated.

How Connections Are Formed

There are two ways to become connected:

From a profile (free): Visit someone's profile and click Connect to send a request. If they accept, you are connected. Sending and accepting connection requests is completely free
From a service booking (free): When a client books one of your services, a connection is created automatically between provider and client. This lets both sides communicate freely throughout the booking and afterwards

Event bookings do not create a wider connection by themselves. Attendees can still message the provider through the event booking conversation, but to message outside that booking they would need to connect from the provider's profile.

Sending a Connection Request

Visit the profile of the person you would like to connect with
Click the Connect button
The other person receives a notification and can accept, decline, or ignore the request

You can have multiple pending requests at any time. The credit charge only applies when a request is actually accepted, so sending requests is free of charge until acceptance.

Managing Connection Requests

Go to Profile > Connections to see:

Active connections: People you're currently connected with
Pending requests: Connection requests you've sent that haven't been accepted yet
Incoming requests: Requests from other users waiting for your response

Accepting or Declining Requests

When you receive a connection request, you can accept or decline it from your connections page. Accepting a request adds the person to your active connections and allows you to message each other more easily.

Blocking Users

If you need to prevent a specific user from contacting you or viewing your profile, you can block them. Go to Profile > Connections, find the user, and select the Block option. Blocked users will not be able to send you messages or connection requests.

To unblock a user, go to the blocked users section of your connections page and click Unblock.

Tips

Connect with professionals in complementary fields for referral opportunities
Keep your connections relevant and professional
Review pending requests regularly so you don't leave people waiting