Community sports club on rented courts or fields

Parents of young players, or adults who want organized play and coaching in their area. Members pay a seasonal or monthly fee.

Seasonal or monthly membership fees, plus tournament entry fees, uniforms and local sponsors. Costs are mainly facility rental, equipment, insurance and any coaches you pay.

• Knowing the sport and how to coach it
• Organizing schedules and sign-ups
• Communicating with parents and members

• General liability insurance, and ask whether facility owners require you to be named on your policy
• Signed liability waivers, reviewed by a local attorney
• Background checks and abuse-prevention training if you work with minors; check whether your sport's governing body requires them
• Whether to form an LLC or a nonprofit, and how your state taxes membership fees
• Weather cancellations and facility permits that can be revoked or booked up

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on equipment, insurance, facility rental deposits, waivers and marketing. Renting public courts or fields keeps costs lower than owning a facility.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on membership numbers, fee levels and the length of your season. Treat it as an estimate and run your own numbers.

Check general liability insurance and whether facility owners want to be named on your policy. Also check signed waivers with a local attorney, background checks if you work with minors, LLC or nonprofit status, state taxes on fees, and facility permits.