Sportball - Franchise

Sportball, where our motto is Fun with Purpose, and where owning a franchise means fostering a love of sports in young children.

Rooted in our research-backed methodology, Sportball programs help kids aged 16 months to 12 years old master the fundamentals of movement and gain a sense of confidence both on and off the field. Our mission: to shape a generation of healthy individuals who find joy in movement. 

As a Sportball franchisee, you’ll lead and grow a successful business while fostering a vibrant community. Not to mention, you’ll get to play sports for a living!

Active living and loving what you do is what Sportball is all about. What started with just three children and a single location has now grown to 900+ locations globally. In fact, we were one of the first companies to offer developmentally appropriate, non-competitive sports training to children 12 and under.

The Industry by the Numbers
Youth sports is a vast and growing market in North America. Surging to $37.5B USD in 2022, it’s projected to continue its trajectory to become a $69.4B USD market by 2030 with an impressive compound annual growth rate (GAGR) of 9.2%. (source statista.com)

• $883 - Average annual spending in youth sports per child
• 50 Million+ - Number of children aged 0-12 in North America
• Over 63% - Youth sport participation rate projected for the region

The Business Model
Sportball boasts a resilient business model with a 30-year track record of success. The model has weathered economic downturns and even a pandemic, emerging stronger each time.

Our deep understanding of how kids learn is what sets us apart. We’re not just a sports company; we’re a kids company first. Our programs are designed to foster holistic child development through sports, which helps us stand out from the competition. This is a key strength that will help you win over the market every time.

Our programs are strategically designed. Working with leading research institutions like the University of Toronto and The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, we’ve developed our sports curriculum to help children find joy in movement while building intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. Each activity in a class is carefully chosen as they are the building blocks that create physical literacy and social development in children.

Instead of focusing on one popular sport, Sportball is the only one in the market that incorporates eight different sports including football, baseball, soccer and basketball. This gives parents the flexibility to offer their kids a variety of activities and decide what works best for them. Amidst a rising trend where parents are seeking positive environments for their children, our inclusive, non-competitive method stands out. Our only focus is to help children fall in love with a sport.

Our time-tested, best-in-class coach certification process allows our coaches to grow within the business. It also makes it easy to attract and develop top talent for your business. Our certification program ensures coaches are always growing themselves, staying up to date on the latest in childhood development and movement fundamentals.

Why a Sportball Franchise
Five reasons to invest in a Sportball franchise:

• Shape the Future
  As a Sportball franchisee, you’re a catalyst for positive change in kid’s lives. This isn’t a restaurant, gutter cleaning, or waste removal franchise. This is an opportunity to help children learn life skills through sport.
• Our Playbooks
  Investing in a Sportball franchise means benefiting from a respected name in the sports enrichment industry. All resources including training, marketing, operational tools, and technology have been designed by subject matter experts with one goal in mind: your success as a franchise partner. Combine those resources with a reputation that spans almost three decades, and you’re well positioned to succeed.
• Low Cost to Start
  A Sportball franchise stands out as a low-cost investment with high-return potential. The accessible investment range is incredibly competitive against other investment opportunities, enabling franchise partners to benefit from favorable unit economics. Lower start-up costs pave the way for faster ramp-up time, which allows franchisees to potentially break even on their investment faster than they might on other franchise opportunities.
• Highly Scalable Model
  Our business model was strategically designed to maximize potential scalability, which is what makes this opportunity so exciting for prospective franchisees. Whereas other franchise concepts might require capital investment to open additional locations, Sportball offers almost limitless potential to expand. Our unique scalability lies in the opportunity to grow your team of coaches, provide more programs in your community, and instill a love for movement to more children. Very few barriers exist that could limit your potential for growth.
• The Market is Big and Getting Bigger!
  One of the biggest reasons to invest in a Sportball franchise is the rapid growth of the youth sports market. With a renewed emphasis on physical activity and its positive impact on childhood mental health, development, and overall wellbeing, the demand for quality youth sports programs is skyrocketing. According to recent statistics, the youth sports market has surged to over $37.5 billion USD, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%.

Training & Support

• Extensive on-site training before launch
• Three-month immersive mentorship from your growth coach to help you set up
• Ongoing support from growth coaches to run your business successfully
• Well-established technological infrastructure
• Direct access to playbooks, developed based on three decades of experiences
• Corporate brands team and established local marketing support
• Coach certification and training programs

Every prospective franchisee is paired with an experienced Growth Coach to helping get things started. Growth Coaches are seasoned operators that have run their own operation. Their experience is only exceeded by their passion for Sportball and the impact that our programs can make on a community.

Ideal Candidate
Here are a few attributes that define our potential franchisees:

• Are you an entrepreneur with a passion for winning?
• Do you dream of leaving a positive mark in this world?
• Can you be a community leader and a community  advocate?
• Are you driven to make a positive impact on children’s lives?
• Do you have a background in either early childhood education, business, sports or physical literacy training?
• Do you love to learn and coach?