Youth track and field club

Parents of children and teens, usually paying per season or per month.

Membership or seasonal fees per athlete, sometimes with a sibling discount, plus optional meet fees, team shirts and summer camps.

• Coaching and working well with kids
• Knowledge of track and field events
• Organizing schedules and parent communication

• General liability insurance and signed parent waivers for every athlete
• Background checks and youth-protection training; check what your governing body and local facility require
• Facility permits or rental agreements with schools or the city, as access rules vary by county
• Seasonal demand and weather; plan for gaps in income and for refunds if the season is cut short
• Check your state and city for any business license or LLC requirements

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your equipment, insurance and facility arrangements. Monthly revenue is estimated at about $800 to $4,000, depending on how many members you have and what you charge.

Check general liability insurance and signed parent waivers for every athlete. Also check background check and youth-protection training requirements, facility permits or rental agreements with schools or the city, and any state or city business license or LLC requirements.

You'll want coaching skills, a good way with kids, knowledge of track and field events, and organized scheduling and parent communication. The idea assumes at least about 8 hours a week, mostly evening sessions plus planning.