Who Is Our Competition?
Many Organizations Offer Youth Sports Programs. But Kids Often Drop Out by Age 10. We Set Out to Build Better Youth Sports Leagues.
Many Organizations Offer Youth Sports Programs. But Kids Often Drop Out by Age 10. We Set Out to Build Better Youth Sports Leagues.
If your community is like most, there may already be a lot of youth sports league offerings: the local Parks and Recreation Department, the YMCA, competitive travel leagues, single-sport organizations, and maybe more.
So it’s natural to ask, “What sets i9 Sports® apart? How can I build a strong business against all that competition?”
The answer is simple. i9 Sports franchisees fill an important niche in the market by offering parents a more convenient option and a superior customer experience compared with park districts and travel leagues. We offer kids a mix of instruction, healthy competition, and fun. i9 Sports owners treat their customers with the care and attention they deserve, and that helps us stand out and grab market share.
Community youth sports league programs are often run by staffers who have little stake or interest in the experience provided. This can lead to disorganization, inconsistency from week to week, and a lack of timely communication.
Hypercompetitive teams and leagues play favorites and place kids on the bench. They schedule practices and games multiple times throughout the week, at different venues throughout town, making it difficult for parents to juggle their kids’ schedules or make travel arrangements.
| Local Rec Leagues | i9 Sports | Club Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Plays | Tryouts and drafts may be required; left up to coach | No tryouts or drafts; equal playing time; rotate positions | Tryouts and drafts; only the best get to play |
| Level of Competition | Varies | Healthy competition | Hyper-competitive |
| Culture | No cohesive culture | Focus on fun, instruction, and sportsmanship | High-pressure; focus on winning |
| Convenience | Inconvenient, multiple practices, shifting schedule | Highly convenient; once-a-week, same-day practice and play | Inconvenient, multiple practices and games in the same week |
| Safety | Safety protocols vary | National leader in youth sports safety | Score over safety |
| Fees and Fundraising | Low initial fee plus fundraising, uniform, and concession duty | One upfront fee; no fundraisers or concession duty | High initial fee plus fundraising and tournament fees |
Unlike the other youth sports leagues in your community, you will be an i9 Sports® business owner with a personal stake in the customer satisfaction and success of the programs offered. Which programs do you think will be better run?