The Concept
Moving to the USA and combining work with our passion for sports was a life-changing experience for myself and my colleagues. Since 2012, we have built a network of like-minded individuals capable of improving the football/soccer world. Our team has assisted over 1,000 students from 10+ countries and achieved excellent results. While far from perfect, we strive to deliver more value every day.
The Challenge
The challenge of entering a new market as a foreigner was a 7-year journey filled with obstacles. Cultural differences, regulations, and distance from family and friends are often overlooked. Overcoming these obstacles cost time, money, and effort. We saw many organizations ‘pop up’ and disappear. It is important for companies and their representatives to make informed decisions and learn from the experiences of those who have overcome these challenges.
It is essential for companies to rely on those who have already overcome these challenges and learn from their experiences.
Solution: The ONE Sports Business Hub
Our vision is to minimize the challenges faced by sports companies entering the USA and create the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the European Sports Industry. This hub will promote innovation, teamwork, and information exchange among like-minded companies. The alliance formed by these companies will help, learn from, and benefit each other while retaining control and ownership.
The objectives of this alliance are:
- To cut costs by sharing resources and tools
- To help members expand to the USA in less than a month
- To attract the best and brightest talents in the market for our members
- To build a network across multiple markets and product types
- To improve processes and overcome obstacles that hinder international companies from starting in the USA
- To work together on common projects to improve our products and deliver value to customers
The founding members of this alliance are:
- WARUBI Sports – (Soccer/Football) Camps & Events USA https://www.warubi-sports.com/
- Matchmetrics – Player & Game analysis https://matchmetrics.com/
- Athletes USA – College Sport USA https://athletesusa.org/
- Tickaroo – Live Blogging https://www.tickaroo.com/en
We hope that this is just the beginning and we can work with more ethical companies across other sports and jurisdictions that share the same values.
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I am a German native based in the USA. As a former Bundesliga academy player in Germany and an NCAA soccer player at Hofstra University in New York and CSU in Los Angeles on a full scholarship, I have experienced the pros and cons of both cultures. Soccer/Football has changed my life in so many positive ways, and I am dedicated to sharing my experience with the next generation of players.
