In this episode, Robbie shares how 902 Hoops grew from 16 teams to more than 40, transforming a struggling basketball league in Nova Scotia into one of Canada’s most innovative community sports organizations. He explains how paying off debt, rebuilding trust, and investing in technology like AI cameras and stat tracking reignited the basketball community. Robbie also breaks down how focusing on structure, professionalism, and sustainable growth has helped 902 Hoops build a league that players love and trust season after season.

In this episode, Ben shares how Mid State Sports grew from an 8-team softball league in 2011 to one of Nashville’s largest youth and adult sports organizations with 30,000 annual participants. He explains how public-private partnerships and strategic facility management fueled their expansion, why renting and maintaining parks became a key revenue stream, and how professionalism and community engagement have kept players and families coming back season after season.

In this episode, Yair shares how Jewnity grew from eight basketball teams in 2023 to a 1,000+ player multi-sport league in Toronto. He breaks down the lessons learned from early pricing strategies, why first impressions and player experience drive retention, and how sponsorships have kept the league sustainable while staying mission-driven.

In this episode, Brandon shares how Game On! Sports has grown from a single coed football league in 2008 to a multi-sport organization with thousands of players across kickball, softball, pickleball, and more in Buffalo, NY. He explains how the league has scaled while being run entirely by part-time staff, why securing top-tier indoor facilities has been the key to growth in Buffalo’s climate, and how staying on the field with players keeps the organization closely connected to its community.

In this episode, Jeremiah shares how he grew Peake Social into one of Maryland’s largest community sports platforms, now serving thousands of players across multiple sports and events. He breaks down how bar sponsorships generate significant revenue at little cost, why owning an email list of over 10,000 players fuels consistent sellouts, and how acting like the “mayor of town” creates a loyal, engaged community. Jeremiah also highlights the revenue potential of sponsorships and events, offering a tactical playbook for league organizers looking to scale.

In this episode, Joey shares how he built Absolute Athletics into one of the largest coed flag football leagues in the country, with over 50 adult teams and a growing youth division in South Chicago. Since launching the league in 2017, Joey has expanded into multiple formats including 7-on-7, 5-on-5, and all-women’s leagues. He breaks down how stat tracking, structured playoffs, and championship events drive player engagement, and why listening to team captains has been key to sustainable growth.

In this episode, Ryan shares how he built three NFL Flag Football leagues serving hundreds of kids each season in East DFW over five years. Using the Neighborhood Sports franchise model, strong school partnerships, and a culture focused on fun, Ryan balances running multiple leagues with a full-time job and family while finding the right pace for sustainable growth.

In this episode, we talk with Tyler, Head of Growth of FXA Sports. Since launching in 2007, FXA has grown into one of Virginia’s largest adult sports organizations, operating in three major markets and offering 18 different sports to tens of thousands of players each year. Tyler shares how FXA maintains a 98% gameplay rate by investing in quality facilities, experienced referees, and communication systems that scale without sacrificing the player experience.

In this episode, we talk with Steve, founder of Soccer Management Company (SMC). Since launching in 2013, Steve has grown SMC into a nationwide youth soccer tournament organization, hosting over 50 events and 10,000 teams each year. He shares how consistency, detailed planning, and relationship building have fueled that growth while navigating challenges like referee shortages, rising costs, and delivering quality experiences across multiple states.

In this episode, we talk with Isaiah, franchise owner of I9 Sports in Frisco, Texas. Since taking over in 2016, Isaiah has grown the program to serve thousands of kids annually across six sports in Frisco, McKinney, Little Elm, and Prosper. He shares how I9’s one-day-a-week model, franchise support, and values-driven approach have helped create a scalable, family-friendly sports experience focused on fun, convenience, and long-term participation.