In 2004, my wife Alyssa and I were hired by Sportball, a
successful provider of children’s sports instruction programs that
had recently started delivering classes in Austin, TX. We had
a passion and talent for working with children and also possessed
an ever growing entrepreneurial spirit that was looking to be
satisfied.
In joining the team, it became apparent very quickly of the
positive impact that the Sportball
program had on children. As we honed our skills as coaches,
we also developed an appreciation for the successful business
model. Even more importantly, we felt rewarded in doing good
work for the children and families in the Austin
community.
Over the next 9 years we contributed to the growth of
Sportball Austin and helped develop it into a thriving and
successful business, with dozens of programs across the city and
thousands of children who were benefitting from their
participation.
When Sportball elected to sell this Corporate territory, we
made the decision to purchase the Austin Franchise in 2013,
beginning a new chapter in our lives as business owners. We
travelled to Toronto to visit the corporate office and to train for
our new venture and could not help but be impressed by not only the
professionalism, but also the feeling of family and support within
the organization.
There is a permeating sense within the company, that everyone
would do just about anything to help you succeed. We were
provided with an abundance of resources and tools to run a
successful business, with seemingly every aspect well thought out
and planned for. As my wife and I travelled back to Texas,
our excitement was only amplified by the newfound confidence and
assurance we gained from our trip.
Now going into our 4th year as business owners, our passion
and drive has only increased. Sportball, Austin continues to
extend its reach by adding new locations and registrants, and we
are on track for our best year ever in 2016.
The ongoing support from the Corporate office is outstanding
and the resources the Company provides Franchisees make it easy to
ensure that the business stays efficient and organized. The
amazing sense of accomplishment in running a successful
business is matched
only by the reward of having such a positive influence on children
and the community.
