This is Buying Sandlot — the only newsletter that focuses solely on the business of youth sports.

As part of our premium community, we are preparing ongoing research based on Buying Sandlot reporting and first-party data.

We surveyed 169 youth sports operators across 4 categories:

  • League-Team-Club

  • Facilities

  • Tournaments

  • Training and Development

55% had a capital posture— either raising capital or open to selling some or all of their business.

The vast majority of respondents who expanded upon their motivations say they want growth capital or a strategic partner— not an outright exit.

But the primary use of capital differs significantly depending on type of operator:

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