Furniture Rental for Athletes: How CORT Supports Pro Sports Moves Fast
In pro sports, relocations don’t come with months of prep. They come with a phone call — and a deadline.
A player gets traded mid-season. A coach gets promoted and needs to report by Monday. A team staffer gets reassigned cross-country with 72 hours’ notice.
Whatever the reason, the reality is the same: someone needs a livable space — fast.
That’s where CORT Furniture Rental comes in. Not to decorate. Not to customize. But to furnish what’s needed, when it’s needed — so athletes, staff, and families can exhale and settle in.
After the deals are signed and the headlines fade, here’s what actually starts:
It’s a high-speed game off the field. And CORT plays a quiet but essential role in making sure each player, coach, or staff member walks into a space that feels ready — not rushed.
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Hear the real stories behind these transitions — from the women who’ve helped everyone from draft picks to assistant coaches feel at home, fast.
The priorities aren’t fancy. They’re human.
A new coach might need a two-bedroom apartment with beds for his visiting kids. A player’s family may need a setup that’s toddler-friendly and move-in ready. A trainer might only be staying for two months — but still needs a couch, a bed, and a working kitchen.
And sometimes? Language is the first barrier.
“We worked with a soccer player recently whose leasing agent called me on her lunch break — the client only spoke Portuguese,” said Lindsey Goetz, a sales executive at CORT.
“She said, ‘I don’t speak Portuguese, I know you don’t either, but how can we help them lease?’ I ended up texting the player using Google Translate. That’s the kind of outside-the-box thinking that closes the deal.”
Whether it’s texting with translators, walking a unit over FaceTime, or calling in favors across districts — the work isn’t about design. It’s about removing friction from an already stressful move.
Let’s be clear: CORT doesn’t offer custom design or athlete-specific packages. Everything comes from a national inventory — and that’s the point.
What clients get is flexibility, fast turnaround, and professionals who know how to ask the right questions.
“Some clients want it to feel like home, while others say, ‘Hey, this is temporary, let’s go bold,’” Lindsey explained. “It’s about listening. Asking about budget. Helping someone feel in control.”
The people moving aren’t always the ones making the calls. Spouses, agents, team assistants — they’re often the first point of contact. Which means CORT’s role is to earn trust and keep pace across conversations, cities, and time zones.
“Especially with fast turnarounds, it’s about working together,” said Taylor Edmonds, “Time management, knowing who to delegate to, working closely with operations — it’s what allows us to deliver for these clients.”
Ask the CORT team what relocation really looks like, and they’ll tell you about the Christmas penthouse. Tina Monge, Regional Sales Manager and leader of “Tina’s Texas Team” at CORT, shared one moment that sums it up.
“A player rented a penthouse before Christmas. We rushed to get it furnished — everything in place. Then, a bigger penthouse next door opened up. So we reworked the layout, coordinated the swap, moved everything — including hundreds of sneakers — in time for his family to arrive. He walked in with Christmas gifts and got to set them under the tree.”
It wasn’t a holiday miracle. It was communication, teamwork, and a willingness to say yes — fast.
For CORT, the win isn’t the delivery itself. It’s the quiet moment after — when a player walks into a furnished space and can finally exhale.
“We start with the assistant coach, the spouse, the trainer — whoever we’re supporting,” Lindsey said. “From there, it’s about trust. People work with people they like. So we ask questions. We follow up. We show up.”
Relocation in pro sports isn’t just about where you land. It’s about how supported you feel once you’re there.
Whether you’re entering camp, managing a trade, or supporting someone behind the scenes — housing is part of the playbook. And furniture rental from CORT offers speed, flexibility, and continuity, especially when time is tight and stress is high.
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If you’re typing those in — you’re not late. You’re right on time. CORT’s team is ready when you are.
Need to furnish fast?
Start with CORT Furniture Rental — and get move-in ready support for your next chapter.
