Company
PopPoint is an AI-powered player development platform for racquet-sports clubs.
What we do
Racquet-sports clubs still lack reliable player skill data. New players are placed into programs based on self-reported ratings or manual evaluations, which produces mixed-level classes, inconsistent coaching, inefficient use of staff time, and lower player retention.
PopPoint turns short player videos into trusted skill profiles that help clubs place players into the right programs, give coaches better development insight, track player progress over time, and recommend the right next class, lesson, or event.
Our initial focus is tennis, and the platform is designed to expand across racquet sports including pickleball and padel. We serve tennis and racquet-sports clubs, academies, coaching organizations, and tournament operators.
Products
The PopPoint Player Intelligence Platform uses AI and computer vision to turn short player videos into structured skill profiles, then connects those profiles to the full player-development workflow.
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AI Assessment Live
Players upload a short video, and PopPoint analyzes movement, ball interaction, and 50+ skill features to create a structured profile across six performance dimensions. -
AI Placement Live
The platform matches players with the appropriate class, coach, program, tournament division, or competitive level. -
Player Development Pilot
Coaches receive player development cards, AI-assisted training recommendations, and progress tracking to support more personalized instruction. -
Retention & Re-enrollment Live Pilot automation
Player progress, participation, and outcomes drive recommendations for the right next program, lesson, or event.
Traction
The technology is already in use with real players and club partners. To date PopPoint has processed more than 2,300 labeled player videos, worked with 10+ expert raters, and reached over 80% agreement with coach assessments, while validating the full assessment-to-placement-to-enrollment workflow with club partners.
Team
Hengjun Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
U.S. Army veteran and technology program leader with experience across AI, cloud, and robotics. Hengjun leads PopPoint's company strategy, product direction, partnerships, club operations, and go-to-market.
Tong Chen
Co-Founder & CTO
Full-stack principal engineer specializing in AI, computer vision, and distributed systems. Tong has led core engineering initiatives on Microsoft's AI-powered collaboration platform and leads PopPoint's AI models, computer vision systems, and technical platform.
Contact
For club partnerships, pilots, or investment conversations, email hello@poppoint.ai.