My First Million
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Youth Sports Combine
For: Parents of youth athletes ages 5-18
The Problem
Parents spend massive amounts on youth sports but have no standardized way to measure their child's athletic potential and progress
The Solution
Traveling combine events that test youth athletes on standardized metrics (40-yard dash, vertical leap, height, weight, body fat, etc.) similar to professional sports combines
Why Now?
Youth sports is a massive market with high parental spending, standardized testing culture is accepted, data tracking is valued
Build MVP in 7 Days
Design simple athletic tests
Create registration website
Book first venue
Design simple measurement tracking
Print basic certificates
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Event fees ($120 per athlete), premium packages (photos, long-term data storage), upsells (training camps, coaching)
Competitive Moat
Network effects from data, brand recognition, relationships with local sports organizations