Hoop Mountain Franchise Information
"From an investment point of view, the camp industry, and Hoop Mountain in particular, represents a great opportunity. The student population is exploding; the basketball camp business is growing every day; and Hoop Mountain has a great reputation."
- Michael Meehan, Analyst, John Hancock
"When I decided I wanted to get back into the basketball business, my first thought was Hoop Mountain. I have been on every side of a Hoop Mountain event, as a Player, a College Coach, a Staff Member, and now as an Owner. I know that Hoop Mountain gives me the best chance to be successful in an increasingly competitive market. Steve Gibbs and Greg Kristof made my new venture go as smoothly as possible and are always available to answer any questions that come up. I know that I made the right decision and I look forward to many years of success with Hoop Mountain."
- Eric Wallace Hoop Mountain Florida Today Hoop Mountain is the premier amateur basketball company in the United States with locations in the North East, Mid-Atlantic, the South, Mid West and West Coast. Hoop Mountain is a nationally recognized name that is synonymous with quality basketball events in the teaching and college exposure arenas. The company has strong partnerships with companies such as Nike, Eastbay, The Basketball Hall of Fame and IMG Sports Academies. Hoop Mountain was founded in 1985 by Steven Gibbs and since the beginning has positively impacted the lives of thousands of youth basketball players. Former Hoop participants have played in the NBA, professionally oversees, as well as at the NCAA Division I, II, and III level. Hoop Mountain has basketball services for players of all ages and skill levels. No matter what the age group the quality is always outstanding.
It is our mission to provide the best programs and staff to fully meet the various basketball and fitness needs of our participants. Hoop Mountain provides maximum exposure to college and prep school scouts. The organization provides young basketball players with the highest level of coaching, elite competition, and allows each athlete to develop a sense of pride and accomplishment. Hoop Mountain is determined to create an unmatched basketball atmosphere. Hoop Mountain does everything involved with basketball from private coaching, to college exposure, to educational consulting. This is a complete service business that has a profound affect on young athletes everywhere.
Current Hoop Mountain Territories
- New England: Boys and Girls
- New York: Boys and Girls
- Mid Atlantic: Girls
- Metro Atlantic: Girls
- Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri: Boys and Girls
- Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana: Boys
- Georgia: Boys
- Florida: Boys
- California: Boys and Girls
- North Carolina: Boys
- PA,OH,WV Boys
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About Hoop Mountain
Our Events and Services
- College Exposure Camps
- Teaching Camps
- Junior Elite Camps
- One Day Fall Classic Exposure Event
- One Day Spring Classic Exposure Event
- One Day Summer Classic Exposure Event
- Personal Basketball Training
- Educational Consulting
- High School/ Prep School Tournaments
- Youth Preseason Tournaments
- Exposure AAU Tournaments
Purchase a Successful Business and Lifestyle
Hoop Mountain is not just a basketball company it is a lifestyle. Hoop Mountain Franchisees are afforded something that most American workers are not, they actually LOVE what they do. Hoop Mountain allows small business owners to combine something they enjoy with a thriving business model. Hoop Mountain will give you the chance to have a business that incorporates sports marketing, networking, and America’s most participated in past time. At Hoop Mountain the profitability of your franchise is completely in your hands. The overhead is extremely low and you are able to run your business on a minor budget. You are able to make as much money as you like; your income will correlate directly to your hard work and how closely you follow the business model. Hoop Mountain currently has full time franchisees in both the boys and girls sector across the country. Hoop Mountain is also a basically recession proof business. Despite the 2009 economic downturn, Hoop Mountain was up 8.5% across the country.
Our Partnerships
Hoop Mountain prides itself on working with only the best companies in the sports arena. Our partnerships are all great enhancers to the Hoop Mountain brand and allow us to work with tremendous products. Our vendors share our vision and mission and aid us in always putting together outstanding products and services in the competitive sports marketing business.
Hoop Mountain Alumni
 Jamal Coombs, UConn
 Alex Oriakhi, UConn
 Mike Marra, Louisville
 Phil Pressey, Missouri
 James Southerland, Syracuse
 Erik Murphy, Florida
 Jordan Williams, Maryland
 Josh Owens, Stanford
 Jerome Dyson, UConn
 Brandon Triche, Syracuse
 Marcus Camby, LA Clippers
 Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings
 Samuel Dalambert, Philadelphia 76ers
Dick Vitale and Daniel Gibbs
2006 Hoop Mountain Central Super Week Camp Director, Nancy Lieberman with WNBA star, Diana Taurasi
Testimonials
"When I decided I wanted to get back into the basketball business, my first thought was Hoop Mountain. I have been on every side of a Hoop Mountain event, as a Player, a College Coach, a Staff Member, and now as an Owner. I know that Hoop Mountain gives me the best chance to be successful in an increasingly competitive market. Steve Gibbs and Greg Kristof made my new venture go as smoothly as possible and are always available to answer any questions that come up. I know that I made the right decision and I look forward to many years of success with Hoop Mountain."
- Eric Wallace Hoop Mountain Florida Boys
"From an investment point of view, the camp industry, and Hoop Mountain in particular, represents a great opportunity. The student population is exploding; the basketball camp business is growing every day; and Hoop Mountain has a great reputation. "
Michael Meehan, Financial Analyst
"When I got out of college coaching
I wanted to be associated with one of the top basketball companies in the country. In purchasing a Hoop Mountain franchise I have had the opportunity to work with and get guidance from some of the best in the business."
Daryn Freedman,Hoop Mountain, PA/OH/WV Boys
Sample Day of Franchisee
(There is no “typical day” in this changing business, but here is a sample)
- 8:00 Check e-mails/Return calls
- 9:00 Check in with Hoop Mountain Headquarters
- 9:30 Prospect with local High School/AAU coaches
- 11:30 Lunch Meeting with local coach
- 2:00 Return calls
- 3:00 Organize call list for tomorrow
- 5:30 Attend High School Basketball game
Why Franchise?
In this competitive business climate, approximately 78% new businesses go out of business in the first year. Having expert advice and a name that resonates with quality allows you to start your business off on the right foot. “ Business format franchises generally include everything necessary to start and operate a business in one complete package. Business format franchises provide the product, trade names, operating procedures, quality assurance standards, management consulting support, and facility design. Many familiar convenience stores and fast-food outlets, for example, are franchised in this manner.
People are attracted to franchises because the best ones have proven to be extremely successful over the years, and they combine many of the benefits of business ownership with the brand name, experience, and economies of scale provided by the established corporate franchisor. In fact, good franchises generally have a higher success rate than other types of businesses.”(This expert is taken from the Business Tool Kit web-site)
The Hoop Mountain Franchise will provide you with the following tools to help make your business a success:
- A Professionally designed web-site with google key word advertising
- Major Sponsors and Affilates
- Site selection management
- An annual franchise convention
- An extensive college, junior college, and prep school network
- Tremendous franchise support
- Franchise visits
Available Territories
Arizona (Boys and Girls)
Florida (Girls)
Georgia (Boys)
Georgia (Girls)
Illiniois (Girls)
Indiana (Girls)
Kentucky (Boys and Girls)
Maryland/Virginia (Boys)
Michigan (Boys and Girls)
Oregon (Boys and Girls)
Tennessee (Boys and Girls)
Texas (Boys and Girls)
Utah (Boys and Girls)
Washington (Boys and Girls)
FAQ’s
Q: Do I need coaching or playing experience to become part of the Hoop Mountain franchise family?
A: No, but you must enjoy working with kids and basketball coaches, possess excellent communication skills, and be business minded. Above all you must have a commitment to quality, integrity and honor.
Q: How much is the Hoop Mountain Camp Franchise Fee?
A: The Franchisee's fee is $40,000.
Q: Can I maintain my full time position while operating Hoop Mountain?
A: Yes, Hoop Mountain can be managed on a part time basis, but you will not see true success until you commit to a full time effort. However, many franchise owners have been operating Hoop Mountain full time for several years as a Hoop Mountain franchise is truly a full time business.
Q: Is it difficult to start a year round sports organization from "scratch"?
A: Without the proper assistance and training, it is difficult to overcome the many obstacles that may arise. The program offered by Hoop Mountain allows the franchisee to become a player in the field immediately.
Q: How do I know if this opportunity will work for me?
A: To be a successful franchise, you must feel that the business you are entering is well suited for your personality, capabilities and preferences. Are you ready to run your own company? Would you like to promote and market to a basketball audience? Are you willing to manage and run a major basketball entity? If the answers to all these questions is yes, and you are willing to work hard, you will undoubtedly have a rewarding career in the basketball industry.
The Sports Marketing Industry
Qualifications/Potential Franchisee Profile:
Must have $40,000 + to invest
A home office with phone, fax, and computer
Must have a background in business and strong business acumen
Interest in owning a full time business
Ability to make reference calls
Desire to meet with people
Profile Range of Current Successful Franchisee
Age: 25-77 years of age
Martial Status: Single, Married, Divorced
Work Experience/Background: Sales, Business Management, Education, College Basketball Coaching
Education: College BA/BS, Masters, JD
Basketball Experience: College Player, College Coach, High School Player, no previous experience
Networth prior to Hoop Mountain: $50,000-$4,500,000
Please answer and submit the following questions and submit a current resume along with 3 references to being the screening process:
- Please describe your most challenging management experience. What made it challenging? How did you handle it?
- What is your experience like in sports?
- What about sports attracts you to this business opportunity?
- What is your marketing experience like? How would you describe your abilities on the phone? In meetings?
- Please list your current assets and liabilities? (If we decide to proceed with you as a franchisee, we will need to run a complete credit score)
- Are you married? Do you have children?
- What is your highest level of education?
- How strong is your knowledge of technology related communication (ie. Facebook, twitter, e-mail, etc)?
- If you owned your own company, how you describe your ideal day at work?
- How organized are you? (Please list examples.)
Contact Us
Steven Gibbs
Founder of Hoop Mountain Basketball
Phone: 978.922.3350
Gregory Kristof
Managing Partner and Director of Franchising, Hoop Mountain Basketball
Phone: 978.922.3350
e-mail: GKristof@hoopmountain.com
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