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Ideas for a better game

Guides and stories on running a youth sports franchise, keeping families in the game, and building a league your community loves.

Why 70% of kids quit youth sports by 13, and how to fix it

The number one reason kids walk away is that it stops being fun. Here is what the research says and what a league can actually do about it.

So you want to start a youth sports league

A plain guide to what it takes to launch a league in your town, from territory to first season, and where a franchise makes it easier.

How Much Does It Cost to Start an RVSL Franchise?

A plain-English walkthrough of RVSL's startup costs, from territory and franchise fees to insurance and equipment, so you know what you are actually signing up for.

RVSL vs. Starting Your Own League From Scratch

Going independent means building your own registration system, recruiting your own referees, and inventing your own rules. Here is what a franchise actually replaces.

RVSL vs. a Typical Youth Sports League: What's Actually Different

Rec leagues are casual but chaotic. Club and travel teams are competitive but bench most kids. Here is how RVSL's refs-vote model compares to both.

Is Your City Still Available as an RVSL Territory?

RVSL is brand new, which means almost every city in the country is still an open, protected territory. Here is how territory protection works and why waiting costs you.

How to Start a Youth Sports Business: A Realistic Roadmap

From picking a territory to opening registration for your first season, here is the realistic sequence for launching a youth sports business without doing it alone.

How RVSL Scoring Actually Works, Game by Game

Effort, technique, teamwork, fun, and sportsmanship. Here is exactly how referees score every RVSL game, and why a tie is a perfectly good result.

A Coaching Guide for RVSL's Volunteer Coaches

You do not need a coaching license to run a great RVSL team, just a willingness to get every kid meaningful playing time and let the referees handle the rest.

A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Right Youth Sports League

Not every league is built the same. Here is what to actually look for, from who decides playing time to what happens to the kids who aren't the star players.