Youth Athletes United is making significant impact on so many communities across the country.
The franchise looks to continue to expand its footprint and further grow to new markets. Youth Athletes United is a multi-sport brand portfolio empowering kids and communities with their sports franchises, looks to positively impact the lives of one million youth athletes, and envisions becoming the nation’s largest youth sports platform. The multi-sport brand portfolio allows kids to explore and excel in sports from toddlers to teens. The company was formed in 2018 and comprises three brands- Amazing Athletes, Soccer Stars and TGA Sports. All three brands provide different sports offerings, but they all aim to create the ultimate positive sports experience for every child.
“Sports can significantly impact children’s development and teach them lifelong lessons and values,” said Adam Geisler, Co-Founder and CEO of Youth Athletes United. “Our franchise wants to provide every child with their first sport experience, and our focused on creating opportunities to help them try multiple sports and decide their own path. We are excited about our bright future as we continue to expand to new communities throughout the country and help positively impact the next generation of athletes. This results from the passion of all our franchisees, employees and alumni who have dedicated their time to help achieve our overall goal.”
Soccer Stars- the first acquisition of the Youth Athletes United brand- educates kids about the fun and basics of soccer to increase their success and love for the game later on the field, and has proven to be a hot commodity in the youth athletics market. The brand has accelerated its success at a remarkable speed due to the launch of their franchise opportunity for the first time in the brand’s 22-year history. Soccer Stars’ growth has not gone unnoticed, and was recently ranked as a “Top 3 Emerging Franchise of 2022” by The Wolf of Franchises. Soccer Stars has partnered with Franchise Fastlane to help accelerate its growth, and in their company’s 15-year tenure, has the fastest close to date after the brand’s franchising launch. With nine units signed in less than 90 days, four multi-unit owners, and two owners who made this their second franchise brand in their portfolio, the franchise is looking to continue its growth nationwide. In the beginning phase of its franchise launch, Soccer Stars has seen over 50 prospective franchisees.
Amazing Athletes uses a multi-sport program to benefit children aged 2 ½ to 6 years physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Amazing Athletes has been heavily endorsed by many early childhood development experts and was even a recipient of Franchise Business Review’s Franchise Hall of Fame. Their program introduces the fundamentals of ten different sports (soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf) in a non-competitive environment. Children in Amazing Athletes routinely gain greater confidence, learn to combine fitness with fun, and develop six key motor skills including; balancing, running, jumping, throwing, catching, and kicking. Their program is taught in a non-competitive, learning-based environment. They work with each child at their own progression level to ensure they are able to reach their highest potential. The Amazing Athletes brand has merged another Youth Athletes United portfolio brand in JumpBunch, adding 15 new owners to the Amazing Athletes franchise network, making it the nation’s largest multi-sport program.
TGA, better known as Tennis, Golf, Athletics, is the number one youth sports provider for tennis, golf, and athletics. Their fun and engaging programs uniquely combine athletic skill development, academic learning, and life lessons. Designed to develop the whole person & player, TGA programs foster a commitment to self-development in a non-competitive environment, encouraging, and empowering kids from elementary to high school to Keep Swinging! ® TGA is committed to developing the whole person and player through the development of athletics, academics, and life lessons. The brand’s goal is to help kids realize their athletic potential and utilize sports as a path toward an active and healthy lifestyle while using sports as a vehicle for teaching academic lessons and encourage exploration and learning through playing while developing values that promote individual growth & teamwork by teaching lessons in sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership. The brand has already added one new franchise owner in the first quarter of 2023 with additional opportunities in the pipeline.
Nowadays, kids are struggling to stay active, causing significant issues with children being overweight, higher risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and other physical problems. Children need to find an outlet and be taught at a young age how to live a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle. Youth Athletes want to be a part of the solution by educating children on the importance of nutrition and staying active. The benefits of youth sports participation can last a lifetime and build lifelong healthy habits. Youth Athletes United provides an outlet for children to have fun and socialize with friends, all in the same setting. Children must be in a routine to stay active, and there is no better way than having your child involved in sports.
“The best part of my job is that I am making a positive impact for the next generation and teaching the importance of a healthy lifestyle,” said Geisler. “Children need a distraction and a hobby to be active and still provide the fun and social aspect. Youth sports were a big part of my childhood and having the opportunity to offer children to find their love and passion in sports is really rewarding.”
Youth Athletes United is making a significant impact on so many communities across the country. The franchise looks to continue to expand its footprint and further grow to new markets. Each of Youth Athletes United’s brands offer a unique athletic experience for children while maintaining the common goal of having children find their love and passion for sports. The youth sports industry is rapidly growing and evolving and Youth Athletes United, is leading the charge.