Comprehensive Investor Pitch & Curriculum Framework
Ask: $500,000 Seed Capital
"More than just a game."
A premier, for-profit basketball academy that combines elite athletic training with a structured life-skills curriculum, creating champions on and off the court.
Current market options are either expensive "elite" teams that burn kids out or recreational leagues with low-quality coaching. Parents pay high costs without quality assurance.
Parents want ROI in discipline and leadership. Traditional programs focus solely on sweat.
Fact: 65% of employers report young people lack critical soft skills.
High-quality training is fragmented. Parents drive to a gym for sports and a tutor for development. No one-stop-shop currently exists.
The Screen Time Crisis: Children average 7+ hours daily on devices. Parents are desperate for meaningful activities that build real-world skills.
Grades K-5
Basketball: Fundamentals, motor skills, basic movements.
Life Skills: Sharing, listening, sportsmanship, following directions.
Goal: Build love of the game.
Grades 6-8
Basketball: Position-specific training, Game IQ.
Life Skills: Conflict resolution, time management, goal setting.
Goal: Develop identity.
Grades 9-12
Basketball: Advanced metrics, scouting prep, collegiate exposure.
Life Skills: Leadership, Public Speaking, NIL literacy, financial planning.
Goal: Next-level opportunities.
Primary: Parents of K-12 (Income $75k+). Values holistic education.
Market Size: Local addressable market of 45,000 children. Target capture: 2% (900 students).
Secondary: Schools needing outsourced PE, Community Centers, Corporate Team Building.
| Stream | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Monthly Memberships | $150 - $350 / mo |
| Summer Camps | $450 / week |
| Travel Teams | $1,500 / season |
| School Contracts | Annual Contracts |
Unlike local travel teams, we don't just produce playersβwe produce leaders. We offer measurable character development alongside athletic growth.
App-based tracking where parents can see both athletic stats and character progress reports. Transparency drives retention.
All coaches are certified in both athletic training and youth mentorship. We use a licensed curriculum with measurable benchmarks.
Driven by 200 After-School students, 150 Campers, and School Partnerships.
| Year | Revenue | Net Income |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $885,000 | $35,000 |
| Year 2 | $1.4M | $250,000 |
| Year 3 | $2.1M | $500,000 |
*Break-even point: 280 active members (Year 2)
Methodology: Play (Skill) -> Pause (Reflection) -> Purpose (Life Skill)
Sports enthusiast with 25+ years of corporate leadership specializing in youth mentorship and character development.
Former Collegiate player with extensive coaching experience at elite levels. Expert in talent identification.
Championship-winning coach and conditioning expert specializing in youth mentorship and character development.
"Every child who walks through our doors will leave not just as a better basketball player, but as a more confident, capable, and prepared young person."
info@thegoat.farm