Our story

Since day one, hard work and dedication has guided our journey and helped us make a difference in the lives of over 700,000 kids worldwide.

Our Story

Our Fearless Founders

Carmella and Mark Gelgor came to Canada with nothing more than an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping kids get active. They dreamed of sharing their love for sports with as many children as possible, which led to a big idea.

The Gelgor Family - Founders of Sportball
Before and After - Sportball Font

01.

Humble Beginnings

The very first Sportball program was held in Toronto, Canada, in 1995 with only 3 kids. We were one of the first companies to incorporate principles of early childhood education into sports training for kids 12 and under.

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02.

Exciting Growth

Sportball quickly outgrew Toronto. We opened more Canadian locations in 2003, then opened our first U.S. location in 2005 and our first Asia-based location in 2009. As our global reach grew, so did our family of passionate coaches who believed in our methodology and impact.

Sportball locations
Our Team

03.

A Bright Future

With 900+ locations operating around the world, the momentum for Sportball is only growing. We’ve recently introduced a new brand identity, invited some new and exciting faces to our leadership team, and secured a financial investment that will help us reach even more children globally.

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