Hoop Mountain Franchise Information
Summary of Hoop Mountain:
Today Hoop Mountain is the premier basketball company in the United States with locations in the North East, Mid-Atlantic, the South and Mid West. Hoop Mountain was founded in 1985 by Steven Gibbs and since its 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.
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 Territories:
- New England: Boys and Girls
- New York: Boys and Girls
- Mid Atlantic: Girls
- Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri: Boys and Girls
- Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana: Boys
- Georgia: Boys
- Florida: Boys
List of Qualifications for a Potential Franchisee
- Must have $40,000 to invest
- 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
List of Hoop Mountain Services and Events
- Educational Consulting
- Private Basketball Coaching
- Youth Jamboree Tournaments
- AAU and Travel Team Tournaments
- Summer Exposure Camp
- Summer Prospect Camp
- Summer Shooting Camp
- Summer Point Guard Academy
- Summer Big Man Camp
- Fall Classic College Exposure Event
- Summer Classic College Exposure Event
Growth Potential:
Basketball has become America’s number one participatory sport. Basketball players have increased in a numbers by over 25% in the past ten years. Parents continue to value the services of experts and specialists in the field of basketball. For example, Hoop Mountain New England/New York boys had only 82 campers in the summer of 1986. Today, we have over 1,120 campers in the month of July. With the proper game plan this type of growth is possible in many regions of the country.
Why Buy a Franchise?:
While it is certainly possible for you to go into the summer basketball business without buying a franchise, franchising provides numerous advantages though the power of expert knowledge and scales of economy.
When you buy a franchise, you are taking advantage of the experience and expertise of people who have years of experience in successfully running a basketball business. This type of knowledge can help you avoid the pitfalls that might slow down or ultimately end your business.
We can help provide you with successful concepts, expert knowledge and the ability to order products at a discounted rate. All of which, will help you with the success of your business.
Get In the Game with Kids' Sports Education
Kids' sports--from baseball and soccer to basketball and volleyball--are hot, and entrepreneurs jumping into the sports education field are scoring big. With so many parents wanting to help their kids excel in their sport of choice, there's a big market willing to shell out good money to train young superstars-to-be. Just ask Ivan and Sherri Shulman, 44 and 46, respectively, who founded The Sports House in Houston. The all-inclusive sports training company boasts two facilities with camps, clinics and daily sports classes. It even hosts parties.
"[There's] something about sports I learned a long time ago," says Sherri. "A plumber is going to spend the same amount of money as a cosmetic surgeon to make [his or her] kid better." They're spending so much, in fact, that 2006 sales for The Sports House are projected to hit $1 million.
Getting into the market takes skill, notes Sally S. Johnson, executive director of the National Council of Youth Sports in Stuart, Florida. She's noticed an increase in sports interest across the board--especially in organized youth sports--and suggests startup youth-sports trainers get training. NCYS offers administrative courses for youth-sports professionals, while the American Sport Education Program offers specialized coaching training as well as many other online tools for coaches.
Hoop Mountain Boys' New England Camp: GROWTH CHART
| Year |
Number of Campers |
Capacity |
| 1986 |
82 |
20% |
| 1987 |
154 |
38% |
| 1988 |
252 |
55% |
| 1989 |
402 |
66% |
| 1990 |
512 |
82% |
| 1991 |
554 |
91% |
| 1992 |
610 |
94% |
| 1993 |
710 |
98% |
| 1994-1997 |
720 |
100% |
| 1998 |
780 |
100% |
| 2002 |
850 |
100% |
| 2006 |
980 |
100% |
| 2007 |
1,120 |
100% |
Hoop Mountain Questions & Answers
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Do I need coaching or playing experience to become part of the Hoop Mountain franchise family? |
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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.
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How much is the Hoop Mountain Camp Franchise Fee? |
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The Franchisee's fee is $40,000.
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| Q: |
Can I maintain my full time position while operating Hoop Mountain? |
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Yes, Hoop Mountain can be managed on a part time basis. 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.
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Is it difficult to start a year round sports organization from "scratch"? |
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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.
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How do I know if this opportunity will work for me? |
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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.
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Why Join the Hoop Mountain Team?
- We offer a proven business model that will help provide different revenue streams to help diversify your business
- A support system that will help answer any questions you have during the life of your business
- Professional advice from a company that has been extremely successful in the competitive sports marketing world for over 22 years.
- Complete access to the Hoop Mountain Staff
- Have fun while owning your own sports based business
- Be your own boss in an exciting industry that is fast paced and entertaining
- We offer networking techniques that will help guarantee the success of your business in all aspects
Interested in owning a basketball franchise? You're not alone. Unfortunately, not all basketball lovers have what it takes to succeed at Hoop Mountain. But if you believe you have the knowledge, skills, drive, and passion for the game, then we invite you to complete our Initial Franchise Questionnaire Form. Please complete the form so we can learn more about you. This information will be held in strict confidence and does not obligate either you or us to proceed further in our selection process, or to sell or buy a franchise.
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"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 |
