How venue type affects logistics
External venue
A fixed, owned or managed training location.
Students are expected to travel to the venue.
Sessions show a stable location with minimal travel prompts for the coach.
Consumer venue
The session happens at the student’s location (home, residential society, etc.).
Coach is expected to travel to the venue.
Navigation, arrival tracking, and travel-related prompts are emphasized.
Why venue type matters
Sets correct travel expectations for coaches and students.
Drives the right pre-session cues (travel to venue, start session).
Prevents confusion about where the session is supposed to happen.
Session Status and alerts by Venue type
Venue | Venue | Communication Alert |
Consumer Location Stage 1 | Leave for Venue | Hey {{consumer_name}), your coach {{coach_name}} is on the way to your venue for today's {{activity_name}} session. Please plan to reach a few minutes early. |
Consumer Location Stage 2 | Start Session | Hi, {{consumer_name}}}, coach {{coach_name}} is starting today’s {{activity_name}} session. Request you to please join in at the location. |
External venue Stage 1 | Get Ready | NA |
External venue Stage 2 | Start Session | Hi, {{consumer_name}}}, coach {{coach_name}} is starting today’s {{activity_name}} session. Request you to please join in at the location. |
Online Stage 1 | Join Session | NA |
Online Stage 2 | Start Session | Hi {{consumer_name}}, Coach {{coach_name}} has started today's {{subject_name}} session. Please join the meeting if you haven't yet: {{meeting_link}} Thanks. |
Summary
Venue type is not just a label—it controls alerts and expectations. Academy venues usually mean students travel, while consumer venues mean the coach travels. Lynk uses this distinction to guide session flow and location behavior accurately.