Start a Kids Sports Franchise with TGA
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Check Out Our Numbers!
$309K
Average Gross Revenue by Unit- Top 25%
$546K
Average Gorss Revenue by Owner- Top 25%
$19B
Industry Size
Deliver Life Lessons Through Golf, Tennis & Pickleball
Golf, tennis, and pickleball are sports kids can play for life—at eight years old, at eighteen, at eighty. TGA specializes in introducing children to these lifetime sports through programs that meet them where they are: in schools, community centers, and recreation facilities across the country. For over 20 years, we’ve impacted 250,000+ kids by combining athletic skill development with academics and life lessons.
Our kids sports franchise empowers children from elementary through high school to build confidence and discover their potential in non-competitive environments, serving as a launching pad for a new hobby, playing in club programs, or just a lifelong connection to physical activity.
Why Should I Franchise with TGA?
How Low Is the Investment?
TGA has a lower upfront investment than many traditional franchise opportunities.
Do Owners Have to Coach Every Day?
No. Owners don't need to be in the field everyday. TGA franchising is designed to fit a variety of lifestyles.
Where Do Programs Run?
No brick-and-mortar location needed. Deliver TGA services directly to schools, parks, childcare centers, and community organizations.
Do I Need Coaching Experience?
No. You don't need prior coaching experience. Training, curriculum and on-going support provided.
Steps to Franchise Ownership
We invite you to officially start our 7-step mutual evaluation process where you will learn more about this opportunity, and we will learn more about you!
Step 1
Introductory Call
Brand history and what makes us unique.
Step 2
Unit Economics
Startup and operating expenses, reported earnings, send FDD.
Step 3
FDD Review + Q&A
FDD signed, item review, questions answered.
Step 4
Territory Mapping & Confirmation Day Agenda
Territory analysis, C-day invitation, C-day preparation.
Step 5
Confirmation Day
Meet the franchisor’s leadership team, brand approvals, and decision day call.
Step 6
Franchise Agreement Delivery
Personalized franchise agreements delivered and signed, fees transferred.
Step 7
Welcome Call
Celebrate and discuss first steps as a franchisee.
TGA at a Glance
- Category
- Youth sports instruction - golf, tennis, pickleball, and up to 6 additional sports - delivered at schools, parks, and community facilities; home-based, no storefront required
- Footprint
- Part of the Youth Athletes United (YAU) family of brands (alongside Amazing Athletes and Soccer Stars, both also in this portfolio); 51 franchised outlets plus 1 company-owned location as of the end of 2025 across roughly 20 states, with 8 more franchised outlets already projected for California, Maine, and Texas in the next fiscal year
- History
- TGA Franchise Systems, LLC formed July 2021, operating under Super Sports Holdings, LLC dba Youth Athletes United - led by CEO Adam Geisler, President John Erlandson, COO/CTO Carmen Bellavia, and CFO Khalil Haddad, the same core leadership team behind Amazing Athletes and Soccer Stars
- Business model
- A home-based franchise delivering golf, tennis, and pickleball instruction (Core Program) at schools, parks, and community facilities, with an optional Plus Program covering up to 6 more sports (flag-football, cheerleading, lacrosse, volleyball, floor hockey, and ultimate)
- Initial investment
- $72,750-$111,250 total for a single Territory, including the $49,500 Initial Franchise Fee (a genuine $4,950 discount is available for veterans and educators)
- Ongoing fees
- 8% royalty on Gross Revenue or an escalating Minimum Monthly Royalty ($700-$1,200/month), plus a 1-2% National Brand Fund contribution (currently 1%) and up to 3% for Local Advertising (currently 1%)
- Agreement term
- 10 years, with the option to renew for 2 additional 5-year terms (up to 20 years total)
- Brand site
- playtga.com
- FDD on file
- TGA Franchise Systems, LLC FDD (issued April 8, 2026, reviewed in full for this brand)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it actually cost, line by line?
A single TGA franchise runs $72,750 to $111,250 total, one of the most accessible investments in the portfolio, covering the $49,500 franchise fee, an optional $10,000 Plus Program to add up to 6 more sports, Enhanced Business Coaching, and working capital, with no buildout required at all.
Source: FDD Item 7What happens after I inquire?
You get 56 hours of training at TGA's Budd Lake, New Jersey headquarters or live online, plus dedicated Enhanced Business Coaching for your first territory, and you can be up and running in just 45 to 60 days.
Source: FDD Item 11Is my market available?
Each right-sized Territory covers roughly 100 qualified locations, and TGA won't grant another TGA franchise or open a company location inside yours while you're in good standing, so let's see exactly what's available in your target area.
Source: FDD Item 12Do I qualify?
Yes, you just complete TGA's initial training program within 60 days and personally participate in running the business, no specific coaching or teaching background needed.
Source: FDD Item 15What ongoing fees do I pay (royalty % and marketing/brand fund %)?
An 8% royalty on Gross Revenue, plus a modest 1% National Brand Fund contribution and 1% Local Advertising investment that keeps your pipeline full.
Source: FDD Item 6Do I need prior industry experience?
No, you're backed by a leadership team with deep sports-industry credentials, including President John Erlandson's background as SVP at Sportcraft and Chief Business Development Officer at Authentic Brands Group.
Source: FDD Item 2What training and ongoing support is provided?
56 hours of tuition-free training covering strategy, sales, operations, and curriculum, plus ongoing field support, an annual conference, Operating Manual updates, and a dedicated Business Center handling your calls, emails, and lead follow-up for you.
Source: FDD Item 11Is this Executive Model Ownership friendly?
You or an appointed manager run day-to-day operations personally, and you're welcome to bring on a qualified manager to help run things as your territory grows.
Source: FDD Item 15How long is the franchise agreement term, and can it be renewed?
A 10-year term with two 5-year renewal options gives you up to 20 years to build lasting equity in your territory.
Source: FDD Item 17Are financing options available?
With an investment of just $72,750 to $111,250 for a home-based business with no buildout, TGA is one of the most approachable franchises in the portfolio to self-fund or finance through a third-party lender.
Source: FDD Item 10Do I need employees, or can I run this solo?
TGA runs lean by design, many owners start solo or with a small team of instructors and scale up as they grow.
Source: FDD Item 15Can I own multiple territories or units?
Yes, and TGA rewards it with real per-territory savings, from $122,250 for 2 territories up to $242,250 for a full 5-territory portfolio.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the realistic revenue/profit potential (Item 19 highlights)?
TGA's 23 reporting franchise owners averaged $281,433 in Gross Revenue with $62,469 in Net Income After Royalties in 2025, multi-unit owners averaged $530,016 in Gross Revenue, and the top performer, a 4-unit owner, generated $1,039,707, real proof this model scales.
Is there a discount for veterans, educators, or first responders?
Yes, qualifying veterans and educators get a genuine $4,950 discount (10% off) on their first territory's franchise fee.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the exit strategy - can I sell the franchise later?
When you're ready, TGA ensures a smooth, structured sale process through its right of first refusal that protects the value you've built.
Source: FDD Item 17Do I need a physical location, or is this home-based/mobile?
No, TGA is a genuinely home-based business, you deliver instruction directly at schools, parks, and community facilities, keeping your overhead low.
Source: FDD Item 11Get in the Game with TGA!
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