Mid State Sports

What Mid State Sports does

Mid State Sports is a privately held recreational sports organization headquartered in Hermitage, Tennessee, that operates organized adult and youth sports leagues, tournaments, and facility rentals across the greater Nashville metropolitan area. Founded in 2009 by Ty Mathews, the company manages a physical footprint of seven parks and two multi-court indoor facilities (Mid State Sports Center) containing 22 baseball/softball fields, three basketball courts, six volleyball courts, soccer fields, kickball fields, and sand volleyball courts. Its two principal program brands are Mid State Sports Leagues (MSSL) for adults and Mid State Youth Sports (MSYS) for youth, and the company facilitates over 250 leagues per year for nearly 5,000 teams across seven sports, serving approximately 50,000 participants annually and operating the largest youth basketball tournament series in the state.

The company does not disclose proprietary technology beyond basic online booking and payment workflows. Its product surface consists of (i) one-time weekend facility rentals at posted unit rates (e.g., $150 per 90-minute field slot, $150/hr full-court basketball), (ii) seasonal bulk practice packages for teams on weekday evenings (Spring $1,500-$2,000, Fall $1,200-$1,600), (iii) league registration and operations for adult and youth programs, and (iv) full-day tournament hosting with included concessions and field preparation. An online payment portal supports field rental balances. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the main website and two sub-brand portals (midstatesportsleagues.com, midstateyouthsports.com), supported by phone sales, Facebook, and Twitter.

Revenue is generated through four streams: facility rental (one-time license), bulk practice booking (subscription/recurring seasonal contracts), league registration fees (subscription/recurring), and tournament hosting (transaction fees). Pricing is transparently published: 50% deposit to reserve, remaining 50% due within four weeks of start date. Customer segments are entirely SMB/individual consumers — youth and adult recreational sports participants and teams in the Nashville metro — with a scholarship program covering over 25% of youth league participants to ensure accessibility. The go-to-market motion combines self-serve online booking with community-led acquisition through word-of-mouth and social channels.

Name

Mid State Sports

Legal name

Mid State Sports LLC

Website

https://midstatesports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mid State Sports operates adult and youth recreational sports leagues, tournaments, and facility rentals across seven parks and two indoor court facilities in the greater Nashville area, serving roughly 50,000 participants and 5,000 teams annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports League and Facility Management

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC), Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Recreational sports leagues
• Youth sports programs
• Adult sports leagues
• Sports facility rentals
• Tournament hosting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Facility Rental - Weekend Use: One-time facility rentals for weekend use at various parks and courts, including baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, and kickball fields. Customers pay per 90-minute slot or hourly rates depending on facility type.
2. Bulk Practice Booking: Seasonal bulk booking packages for teams to reserve practice slots. Spring packages (March-June) and Fall packages (August-October) offered at discounted rates compared to one-time rentals. Revenue is recognized upfront when booking is confirmed.
3. League Registration Fees: Revenue from organizing and operating sports leagues for both youth (Mid State Youth Sports) and adults (Mid State Sports Leagues). The company facilitates over 250 leagues annually for nearly 5,000 teams across 7 different sports, generating recurring registration fee revenue.
4. Tournament Hosting: Full-day tournament hosting services with full-service concession stands. Tournament organizers can book facilities for multi-team events with included services such as field preparation, bathroom access, and temporary equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mid State Sports organizes and operates adult and youth recreational sports leagues and tournaments across 7 sports in the greater Nashville area. The company also manages a network of 7 parks and two multi-court indoor facilities containing 22 baseball/softball fields, 3 basketball courts, 6 volleyball courts, soccer fields, and kickball fields that it rents out for practices, games, and tournaments. League registration, weekend facility rentals, seasonal bulk practice bookings, and full-service tournament hosting form the core of the business.

Product overview

Mid State Sports operates as a recreational sports organization managing a network of sports facilities and league programs. The company manages 7 parks and two multi-court basketball facilities across the Nashville area with a total of 22 baseball/softball fields, offering facility rentals for softball, baseball, soccer, and sand volleyball. The portfolio consists of the Mid State Sports Center (indoor basketball and volleyball courts) and Legends Fields (synthetic turf baseball), complemented by two program sub-brands: Mid State Sports Leagues (adult recreational leagues) and Mid State Youth Sports (youth basketball tournaments, soccer leagues, and basketball leagues). Services include weekend facility rentals, bulk weekday practice bookings, and an online payment portal for rental fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mid State Sports Leagues (MSSL): Adult sports leagues program serving Nashville and surrounding areas with organized leagues at quality facilities with trained officials. One of the largest leagues in the Southeastern United States.
• Mid State Youth Sports (MSYS)

Products and services

• Mid State Sports Center Indoor sports facility located at 207 Shady Grove Rd., Nashville, TN 37214, featuring 3 basketball courts and 6 volleyball courts available for hourly rental and bulk seasonal bookings. Used by adult league participants, youth programs, and external teams.
• Legends Fields (Cane Ridge Park) Synthetic turf baseball fields at Cane Ridge Park in Antioch, TN optimized for youth and adult baseball play, available as part of the Cane Ridge Park rental portfolio.
• Mid State Sports Leagues (MSSL) Adult recreational sports league program offering organized leagues with trained officials across multiple sports at quality facilities, recognized as one of the largest adult leagues in the Southeastern United States.
• Mid State Youth Sports (MSYS) Youth sports program featuring a basketball tournament series with 20+ tournaments annually for over 2,000 teams, plus youth soccer leagues (spring and fall) and youth basketball leagues serving nearly 2,000 kids, with scholarship opportunities for over 25% of participants.
• Weekend Facility Rentals One-time weekend rentals of baseball, softball, soccer, kickball, sand volleyball, basketball, and volleyball facilities at parks across the Nashville metro area, priced per 90-minute slot with options for daily rates.
• Bulk Practice Booking Seasonal bulk practice program for teams reserving weekday 90-minute slots at select facilities, with Spring (March-June) and Fall (August-October) packages offering discounted rates and free weekend field access.
• Tournament Hosting Full-day tournament hosting services at Mid State Sports fields with full-service concession stands, field preparation, bathroom access, and temporary equipment for multi-team events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 50,000 participants annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• i9 Sports: Youth sports franchise offering organized leagues and tournaments in baseball, basketball, soccer, and flag football. Directly comparable to Mid State Youth Sports (MSYS) youth tournament and league programs with scholarship-driven accessibility.
• ZogSports: National adult recreational sports league operator running co-ed leagues across basketball, soccer, volleyball, and kickball. Comparable business model to MSSL's adult leagues with trained officials and social/community framing.
• VOLO Sports: Operates adult recreational sports leagues across multiple U.S. cities with an app-based registration and scheduling model. Directly comparable to Mid State Sports Leagues (MSSL) in serving adult amateur league participants at organized facilities.
• National Sports Center: Multi-sport complex operator in Blaine, MN hosting soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and baseball tournaments and leagues at scale. Comparable to Mid State's 7-park, 22-field multi-sport complex model.
• Players Sport & Social Group: Adult recreational sports league operator running co-ed leagues across multiple sports in regional U.S. markets. Closely aligned with MSSL's adult league model — facility rental, trained officials, and social participant experience.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Large national operator of fitness and athletic facilities offering adult leagues, youth programs, and indoor courts. Overlaps with Mid State's indoor courts and youth programming as part of a much broader wellness portfolio.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Operator of private country clubs offering sports, recreation, and social amenities under membership models. Broad incumbent comparable in membership-based recreational sports delivery though at a premium tier.
• YMCA of Middle Tennessee: Community-based nonprofit operating recreational sports leagues, youth programs, and indoor facilities in the same Nashville metro market. Comparable participant base and scholarship-driven accessibility model.

Emerging players

• Socceroof: Franchise-based small-sided soccer facility operator with a standardized multi-field model. Emerging comparable to Mid State's rental-and-tournament hosting model in a single sport vertical.

Regional players

• Nashville Metro Parks and Recreation: Municipal provider of free/low-cost recreational sports fields and leagues in the same Nashville geography. Sets the local competitive floor on price for facility rentals and amateur league participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/midstatesportsleagues
• Xtwitter.com/mssleagues
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-state-sports-tn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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