Business idea · Education
Youth Sports Combine
Youth Sports Combine is a traveling sports testing event for youth athletes where they can measure essential physical attributes like speed, strength, and agility. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "Work at These Companies, Become a Millionaire in 5 Years." (aired January 8, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Work at These Companies, Become a Millionaire in 5 Years. |
| Aired | January 8, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Airbnb, Owner, Not specified, Vungle, Nest, TinyCo |
The problem it solves
This business addresses the lack of standardized athletic testing for youth athletes, allowing parents and coaches to evaluate athletic potential and make informed decisions about training and development.
How it makes money
The business would generate revenue through entry fees charged to participants, with additional income from upselling training camps and storing performance data.
Skills you need
Key skills needed include event planning, marketing, sports coaching knowledge, and data management to ensure accurate testing and reporting.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of youth sports specialization has increased demand for measurable performance metrics. The Youth Sports Combine can generate initial revenue by partnering with local sports leagues to promote testing events through their newsletters and websites. A potential risk is the initial capital required for equipment and staffing. Ensuring accurate testing and reporting will involve hiring skilled personnel, which may strain early budgets.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Airbnb
Airbnb is an online marketplace that allows people to rent out their properties or spare rooms to guests.
- Owner
Owner is a platform designed to support small restaurants with ordering and other business needs.
- Not specified
Youth sports combine concept that involves city-to-city testing for youth athletes.
- Vungle
A mobile advertising platform that helps app developers monetize their applications through video ads.
- Nest
A home automation company known for its smart thermostats and security cameras.
- TinyCo
A company that developed mobile games, including licensed games for popular franchises like Family Guy and Harry Potter.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Work at These Companies, Become a Millionaire in 5 Years.
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.