🏀  Recession-Resistant Industry: Tap into the $57B youth sports market where 88% of parents prioritize sports spending as a "non-negotiable" investment in their child’s future.

🏀  True Semi-Absentee Model: Our proprietary curriculum and DBO (Director of Basketball Ops) training system allow you to lead the business strategically without being on the court.

🏀  Low-Entry, High-Margin Growth: Launch with an asset-light model that avoids expensive brick-and-mortar build-outs & personally guaranteed leases while scaling to $1M+ revenue potential.

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Turn Passion Into Profit with the Only National Basketball Development Franchise.

Zero Competition, Unlimited Partnerships 

The biggest mistake investors make in youth sports is entering a crowded market and fighting with local travel teams for the same pool of players. M14Hoops eliminates that risk. Because we are strictly a Skills Academy—not a team or a league—we don't compete for roster spots. Instead, we become the "Neutral Development Arm" for every team in your city.

🏀  Turn Competitors into Referral Sources: Local travel coaches don't view M14 as a threat; they view us as a resource. We are the "Switzerland of Basketball"—a neutral partner where coaches refer their players to get better, creating a built-in, local marketing engine that costs you $0.

🏀  A "Non-Negotiable" $57.1B Industry: Basketball isn't just popular; it’s high-velocity. Parent spending on basketball development has increased by 105% over the last five years. When you own an M14Hoops territory, you are capturing the fastest-growing segment of the $57.1 billion youth sports market.

🏀  Recession-Resilient Demand: According to 2025 Harris Poll data, 88% of parents make room in their household budget for sports and extracurriculars even in an unsteady economy. They view M14 as a "non-negotiable investment" in their child’s future, providing you with predictable, year-round revenue.

🏀  The Development Monopoly: While others focus on winning games, you focus on winning the market. By owning the development space, you own the one thing every player (and parent) actually needs to succeed at the next level. The 10:1 player-to-coach ratio justifies the higher price point parents pay. It’s a "quality floor" that franchisees can use to defend your margins against cheaper, lower-quality local competition.

Numbers That Add Up

Youth sports is a multi-billion dollar, recession-resistant industry driven by parental commitment to their children's success. An M14Hoops franchise allows you to capitalize on this growing demand with a business model designed for scalability and operational efficiency.

THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Your Community, Our Stories: Turnkey Marketing.

We Systemized Greatness So You Don’t Have To

In the youth sports world, most programs rely on "Random Acts of Training." If the lead coach is good, the program is good. If the coach leaves, the business fails. M14Hoops has removed that single point of failure. We have developed a proprietary, K-12 educational framework that turns basketball development into a repeatable, scalable science.

🏀  Standardized Excellence: Our curriculum is so precise that a player in Milwaukee receives the exact same high-level instruction as a player in Indianapolis. This ensures your brand reputation is protected and your product remains elite, regardless of who is blowing the whistle.

🏀  The "Academic" Approach: We treat basketball like a high-level academic subject. Our tiered programming meets players exactly where they are—from "Pre-Academy" basics to "Elite" scholarship-level training—and provides a data-driven roadmap to the next level.

🏀  Built-in Quality Control: You don't need to be a basketball expert to maintain standards. The M14 Master Curriculum provides your Director of Basketball Operations (DBO) with a turnkey daily training playbook, ensuring the "M14 Way" is delivered every hour, every day.

🏀  The Result: Because the system is the star, you aren't held hostage by individual coaches. You own the Intellectual Property (IP) that parents trust and athletes need.

THE MASTER CURRICULUM

A Final Word from Matt Miller, Founder & CEO

"I didn’t build M14Hoops with venture capital or family money. I built our flagship facility entirely on the profits generated from the exact same asset-light, rental-based model you will use as a franchisee.

For years, I saw the same problem everywhere: talented kids were being failed by 'Random Acts of Training' and disorganized coaching. I knew that if we could systemize greatness—if we could make the process the star of the show—we could change the game for players and owners alike.

When you join M14Hoops, you aren’t just buying a manual; you are joining a team of active investors who are still 'down in the mud' with you every day. We’ve already solved the problems so you don’t have to. My goal is simple: I want to help you build a big, profitable business that turns your passion for the game into a legacy for your community.

I look forward to seeing you on our next weekly strategy call."

— Matt Miller Founder & CEO, M14Hoops

P.S. Because we prioritize high-touch mentorship and direct access to our leadership team, we only open a limited number of territories each year. If you’re ready to secure your market and start your launch, I encourage you to request availability today.

Turn Passion into a Professional Asset.

We are looking for sophisticated partners who want to build a high-yield investment while making a tangible impact on the next generation of athletes. If you meet the financial requirements and have a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you

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Scalable, semi-absentee ownership in a high-growth industry. Join a championship culture built for professional investors who want to make a massive impact.

The Gold Standard of Youth Basketball Development

Most youth sports programs are "glorified babysitting." M14Hoops is different. We have spent over a decade perfecting an institutional-grade development system that treats basketball like a high-level academic subject.

🏀  The $10 Million Scholarship Proof Point: Our results are quantifiable. M14 alumni have secured over $10M in athletic scholarships and are current fixtures in March Madness. When you own an M14 territory, you aren't selling "practice"—you are selling a proven bridge to the collegiate level.

🏀  A Standardized Educational Curriculum: We have systematized greatness. Our K-12 curriculum is so precise that a player in Milwaukee receives the exact same high-level instruction as a player in Indianapolis. This "standardized excellence" ensures your brand reputation is protected and your product is consistently elite, regardless of who is coaching.

🏀  Year-Round Demand (The "Non-Negotiable" Spend): Unlike seasonal leagues that leave gyms empty for months, our curriculum-based model creates year-round revenue. From our Pre-Academy to our Elite Summer Camps, we offer a "basketball home" for families that remains a top priority in their household budget, regardless of the economic climate.

THE PROOF OF CONCEPT

A Business Model Built for Scale, Not Just Skills.

Managed with the Rigor of a $500M Hedge Fund

We don’t view M14Hoops as just a sports franchise; we view it as a high-yield, risk-mitigated asset. Our financial model was engineered by our VP of Finance—drawing on his experience managing over $500 million in assets—to ensure institutional-grade discipline at the unit level.

The "Variable Cost" Edge: In a traditional gym model, rent is a fixed "anchor" that can sink a business during slow months. At M14, rent is a 100% variable expense. You pay for court time by the hour, only when you have paying players on the floor. This "Safety Valve" protects your margins and eliminates the fear of bleeding cash.

No Personal Lease Guarantees: Eliminate the 'Lease Trap.' Our asset-light model relies on hourly rentals, meaning you have no personally guaranteed long-term leases and no massive brick-and-mortar debt . Your largest expense is a 100% variable cost—if the gym isn't full, you aren't paying for it.

Low Entry, High Velocity: With an all-in startup cost of approximately $150k, M14 offers a significantly lower barrier to entry than traditional athletic facilities, while maintaining a $1M+ revenue potential per territory.

Professional Management Built-In: The model is designed to support a professional Director of Basketball Operations (DBO) salary (~$50k/year) while still providing the owner with significant healthy margins and a passive-income profile.

INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMICS

We Systemized Greatness so the Brand is the Star.

Your DBO Runs the Court. You Manage the Growth

We don't expect you to be a basketball coach. In fact, our most successful owners are those who treat the business like an Executive, not an Operator. You provide the strategic vision; your DBO provides the on-court energy. While your Director of Basketball Operations (DBO) handles the 10:1 player-to-coach ratio and daily training, you spend 10–15 hours per week on high-level growth and territory expansion.

The DBO: Your Boots-on-the-Ground Partner

Every M14Hoops territory is anchored by a Director of Basketball Operations—a professional manager who lives and breathes the game.

• Expertly Vetted & Trained: We help you recruit and hire a high-level basketball mind (typically college playing or coaching experience) and put them through our rigorous 2-week "Championship Culture" training.
• Operational Execution: Your DBO handles the whistles, the part-time coaching staff, the on-court curriculum, and day-to-day administrative "grunt work."
• Fixed-Cost Management: With a typical starting salary of ~$50k, your DBO is a professional role designed to scale as your territory hits its $1M+ revenue potential.

The Engine of Predictability: 90% Re-enrollment

A semi-absentee model only works if the business is stable. Because our curriculum provides visible results, M14Hoops boasts a 90%+ re-enrollment rate. This creates a "predictable revenue engine" that allows you to manage by the numbers rather than managing by the minute. You aren't constantly hunting for new customers; you are managing a loyal, recurring community.

A TRUE SEMI-ABSENTEE OPPORTUNITY

We are Partners "Down in the Mud" With You.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

The Five-Legged System: We’re in the Mud With You

You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself. At M14Hoops, we don’t just hand you a manual and wish you luck. We provide an institutional-grade support infrastructure designed to eliminate "operational friction" and keep your territory on a growth trajectory.

🏀  Leg 1: Direct Founder Mentorship
This is the M14 difference. You aren't relegated to a "support ticket" system. You and your DBO have weekly strategy calls with our Founder, Matt, to review your specific territory performance, troubleshoot local hurdles, and optimize for scale.

🏀  Leg 2: Seasonal Programming & Strategy 
We dictate the "What" and the "When." Based on the national basketball calendar, we provide the exact programming schedule (Camps, Academies, Clinics) that maximizes gym-floor ROI for every week of the year.

🏀  Leg 3: The Gym Space Playbook
Finding and securing court time is the most critical part of the "Asset-Light" model. Our experts work with you to navigate the rental market, negotiate favorable hourly rates, and secure the best facilities without the burden of a long-term lease.

🏀  Leg 4: Financial Mastery & Oversight
Leverage the tools of a $500M hedge fund. You receive proprietary budgeting and forecasting templates—overseen by our VP of Finance—to ensure your unit-level economics remain healthy and your margins stay protected.

🏀  Leg 5: The Turnkey Marketing Engine
No marketing degree required. We provide a Daily Marketing Playbook with a 365-day calendar of tasks, social media content, and lead-generation strategies. We tell you exactly what to do every morning to keep the funnel full.

TEAM M14

An "Active Investor" Team Built for Scale

Investors don't just buy into a brand; they buy into the people behind it. The M14Hoops leadership team is a unique hybrid of elite athletic development and high-stakes institutional finance. We have built this brand with a "business-first" culture, ensuring every decision is backed by data, discipline, and a proven blueprint for scale.

Meet the Serial Entrepreneurs Behind the Brand

The M14 Difference: Our leadership doesn't sit in a corporate office looking at spreadsheets. We are active investors in our own territories, proving the model every day in the same "mud" where our franchisees operate.