Education Services
Traditionally, local installers, contractors
and architects have been the only sources for sports surface
information and education. ASET Services now offers independent
education services. ASET is uniquely able to
include a combination of the technical expertise offered by architects as well as the
practical knowledge offered by installers and contractors and to
deliver that information in an easily understood format. Because
ASET does not sell flooring, owners can be assured that our educational
services are not influenced by conflicts of interest associated with sales commissions.
Local installers and contractors are often trusted partners in the
design process, and they often possess an extensive knowledge of the
systems they represent. They may be less knowledgeable about, or even
fail to mention, alternatives that they do not offer. Because every
contractor or installer is ultimately trying to make a sale, it is
impossible to be certain that they are promoting a system which is best
for your facility and athletes rather than one that simply provides
them with the most profit. Because ASET is not involved
in the sale or installation of sports surfaces we are free
from these conflicts of interest.
Architects are also trusted partners in the design process and possess
an extensive knowledge of facility design. However, they are often unable to focus
on the sports surface, because they are responsible for the entire facility This sometime prevents them
from offering real expert advice regarding sports surface choices and
selection. ASET's only focus is on sports surfaces, and we offer
clients a depth of technical sports surface knowledge not often equaled
in the industry.
Long Distance Education
ASET offers a variety of long distance education services. As with
all of our services we customize the program based on our client's
needs. We can provide owners with basic information packets that
discuss floor system types, and various performance characteristics. In
order to ensure that the information is properly interpreted we are
available to participate in and conduct educational presentations over
the phone.
We also offer retainer based services that typically allow us to
provide answers to 90% of the questions an owner may have quickly and
economically. In the event
that a question requires research or literature review, additional
charges may be necessary.
Face-to-Face
ASET can also develop more in depth educational seminars that can
be presented at your facility. Presentations can be delivered to the
entire sports surface selection
committee. Typically face-to-face programs include a slide-show
presentation, as well as a variety of supporting documents. All of our
education sessions are concluded with a question and answer session
that will continue until all of your questions have been discussed.