What SportHQ does

SportHQ is a privately held multisport training and facility operator founded in 2011 and headquartered in a 15,000 sq ft facility at 107 Edinburgh South Dr., Cary, North Carolina. The company delivers year-round programming across futsal, soccer, basketball, sports performance, and multisport day camps, serving youth athletes (ages 2-18), adult futsal players, and families in the Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and Raleigh, NC submarket. Its product portfolio spans nine core offerings, including subscription-style Sports Performance Memberships (with tiered commitment periods from 13 to 52 weeks and pricing from $20-$180/month), seasonal Soccer Technical Training Academies, Futsal Elite and Adult Futsal programming, structured Basketball Training, year-round HQCamp, facility and event rentals, and coach-led birthday parties. Onsite Response Physical Therapy is integrated as a clinical partner, and registration is processed through the BondSports platform.

Name

SportHQ

Legal name

SportHQ

Website

https://sporthq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SportHQ is a privately held multisport training facility in Cary, North Carolina, founded in 2011, serving youth athletes (ages 2-18), adult futsal players, and local families with futsal, soccer, basketball, performance training, camps, and event rentals across a 15,000 sq ft facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Skills Coaching (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis) (HSADAEAA), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth sports training
• Sports day camps
• Futsal programs
• Soccer skill training
• Athletic performance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sports Performance Memberships: Monthly membership plans offering unlimited sessions, weekly sessions, and away plans for athletes aged 8-18. Commitment levels range from 13 to 52 weeks with associated enrollment fees.
2. Youth Soccer Academy Programs: Supplemental soccer skill development programs for ages 3-18, including Ball Mastery, Player Development, and Advanced Academy programs offered seasonally (spring, summer).
3. Adult Futsal Leagues: Winter adult futsal league with Open and Recreation divisions. Teams of up to 10 players register for 7-game seasons with early bird and regular pricing.
4. Pickup Futsal Sessions: Weekly Friday night pickup futsal sessions for adults at $7 per player.
5. Futsal Elite Program: 11-week advanced training program for futsal players including juniors (ages 5-7) and U8-U15 age groups.
6. Summer and Track Out Camps: Year-round day camps for kids ages 5-12 offering multisport activities during school breaks and summer months.
7. Facility Rentals and Event Spaces: Rental of indoor courts, turf fields, and event spaces for teams, training sessions, private events, competitions, and meetings.
8. Birthday Party Packages: Coach-led birthday parties with customizable sports activities, indoor/outdoor space access, available on weekends.
9. First Kicks Soccer Program: 6-week introductory soccer program for ages 2-5 at $120 including all sessions and a jersey.
10. Basketball Training Sessions: 60-minute structured basketball training sessions for athletes of all levels, from beginners to AAU-level players, with free trial available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SportHQ operates a 15,000 sq ft multisport training facility in Cary, NC, offering youth sports camps, futsal and soccer programs, basketball training, performance training, adult futsal leagues, and facility rentals. Programming targets youth athletes (ages 2-18) and adults in the Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and Raleigh area, with year-round curriculum spanning soccer, futsal, basketball, fitness, lacrosse, and flag football. Registration is managed through the BondSports online platform.

Product overview

SportHQ operates as a multisport training and facilities company offering a unified portfolio of sports programs for youth and adults in Cary, North Carolina. The core offerings include Futsal Elite and Adult Futsal leagues for futsal players; Soccer Technical Training Academies (Ball Mastery, Player Development, Advanced Academy), First Kicks Soccer for ages 2-5, and Basketball Training programs for all skill levels. These are complemented by Sports Performance Training (youth and adult fitness classes, personal training) and HQCamp (summer day camps and track-out programs). The company also offers facility rentals for fields, courts, and events including birthday parties. All programs share a common infrastructure at a 15,000 sq ft facility combining indoor courts, turf fields, outdoor turf, and a performance training area, with registration managed through an external platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Futsal Elite Program An 11-week advanced training program for futsal players aged 5-15, focused on technical ability, speed of play, and game intelligence, with age-grouped sessions led by professional coaches.
• Adult Futsal League and Pickup Sessions Organized adult futsal leagues (Open and Recreation divisions) and weekly pickup Friday sessions for players aged 18 and older, offering competitive and recreational play options.
• Soccer Technical Training Academies Supplemental soccer skill development programs for players aged 3-18 at all skill levels, including Ball Mastery (introductory), Player Development (intermediate), and Advanced Academy programs, plus Friday Finishing and Sunday Striking specialized classes.
• First Kicks Soccer Introductory soccer program for children ages 2-5, offering 6-week sessions focused on coordination, confidence, and fundamental soccer skills in a playful, pressure-free environment.
• Basketball Training Structured basketball skill development program for athletes from beginner to AAU level, emphasizing fundamentals (dribbling, shooting, passing, footwork) with game-speed reps and real-time coaching.
• Sports Performance Training Youth athletic performance program for ages 8-18 featuring daily speed, agility, strength, and conditioning sessions with 90-day performance testing cycles, plus Adult Functional Fitness and Personal Training options.
• HQCamp (Summer and Track Out Camps) Year-round multisport day camp programs including Summer Break Sports Camp (ages 5-12, June-August) and Track Out Camps for year-round school schedules, featuring soccer, basketball, lacrosse, flag football, dodgeball, arts & crafts, and STEM activities.
• Birthday Parties Coach-led birthday party packages offering customizable sports activities (dodgeball, soccer/futsal, basketball, flag football, wiffleball, kickball, floor hockey) in indoor and outdoor spaces with dedicated event coordination.
• Field and Court Rentals Flexible rental of indoor and outdoor athletic spaces including courts, turf fields, and event spaces for teams, training sessions, competitions, meetings, and private events on a first-come, first-served basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Performance testing every 90 days with measurable metrics including vertical jump, broad jump, 20-yard dash, pro agility test
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Response Physical TherapycoreOthersResponse Physical Therapy is an onsite partner providing physical therapy services at the SportHQ facility. This partnership enables integrated sports medicine and rehabilitation services for athletes training at SportHQ, creating a comprehensive athletic development environment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Large multi-format operator of athletic country clubs and fitness centers offering youth sports, performance training, leagues, and birthday parties. Comparable at the facility-rentals and adult/youth performance level but as a much broader incumbent with regional and national footprint.

Direct peers

• Challenger Sports: British Soccer Camps operator running youth soccer camps and clinics across the U.S. Directly comparable to SportHQ's soccer academy and futsal elite programming in age-tiered camps, licensed-coach instruction, and supplemental training positioning.
• i9 Sports: National youth sports league and camp franchise offering soccer, basketball, flag football, and other sports for ages 3–15 in community-based settings. Closely comparable to SportHQ's HQCamp multisport and youth league offerings in programming breadth, age targeting, and parent-friendly scheduling.
• SoccerTots: Franchise youth soccer program for ages 18 months to 6 years focused on motor-skill and introductory soccer development. Directly comparable to SportHQ's First Kicks program in age range, structured 6-week curriculum, and parent-pay subscription model.
• The Little Gym: International franchise offering gymnastics, sports, and motor-skill classes for ages 4 months to 12 years in a facility-based birthday party environment. Comparable to SportHQ's HQCamp and birthday party offerings for facility-based youth programming and event hosting.
• Parisi Speed School: National franchise specializing in youth speed, agility, and strength training for athletes ages 7–18. Directly comparable to SportHQ's Sports Performance Memberships in CSCS-led training methodology, performance testing, and subscription-based recurring revenue model.
• D1 Training: National sports performance training franchise for youth and adults using athlete-led coaching and standardized testing protocols. Comparable to SportHQ Performance in tiered membership structure, adult functional fitness offering, and franchise scalability thesis.
• Soccer Shots: National franchise offering introductory and developmental youth soccer programs (ages 2–8) through partnered childcare centers, schools, and parks. Directly comparable to SportHQ's First Kicks and youth soccer academies in target demographic, curriculum-led coaching model, and franchise-vs-local positioning.
• Skyhawks Sports Academy: National youth sports camp and clinic operator covering soccer, basketball, flag football, baseball, and volleyball. Directly comparable to SportHQ HQCamp for multi-sport day camp structure, school-break programming, and franchise-style replicable curriculum.

Regional players

• Capital Area Soccer League (CASL): Established Triangle-area youth soccer club and league where Marlow Campbell previously coached. Comparable to SportHQ in target market (youth soccer players in the Research Triangle) and supplemental training positioning, though primarily club-based rather than facility-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sporthq
• Instagraminstagram.com/sporthq_nc/?hl=en.
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sporthq

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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