This model treats the induction gross as the starting pool and subtracts (1) the induction allocations to Owners/VP/President and then (2) the baseline expenses.
Induction gross: $302,848
Less Owners/VP/President: $127,426
Less lodging + uniforms + gym + video: $180,050
Total outflow: $307,476
Result: $302,848 − $307,476 = −$4,628 (before ticket revenue, trading card revenue, and vendor revenue).
Verified public highlights
These bullet points are included only because they are publicly documented and linkable.
City Colleges of Chicago (Daley)
Athletics coverage
Documented performance
31 points / 18 rebounds featured
Recognition
Athlete of the Week write-up
Sources: City Colleges game recap · Athlete of the Week
Youth Guidance (BAM)
Mentorship + leadership
Leadership arc
BAM participant → BAM counselor
School reference
John Hope College Prep
Source: Youth Guidance profile
Why this matters for VP
Recruiting + culture
A founding VP needs both credibility and standards. The public record above shows you’ve produced at a high level and also built people. That combination is exactly what’s required to recruit entertaining rosters, enforce gates without excuses, and develop players into owners.
The VP position
This is a direct leadership role. The VP reports to the League President/Owner and runs recruiting + the founding owner pipeline. You can still own/coach a team if you want — and as VP you also receive the VP splits across every team league-wide.
VP responsibilities
Execution + enforcement
RecruitingStaff teams + qualify players
PipelineEnforce May 13 ticket registration gate
Owner laneBuild the Skyelete (owner) pipeline
QualityEntertaining to watch + can pay + can lead
Flagship staffing (first mission)
July 23–26, 2026
Teams2
Roster size13–25 players per team
EligibilityAll players under 6 feet
SeriesBest-of-3 executed over 3 days
Non-negotiable gate
May 13, 2026
Assigned per Flagship player5 complimentary tickets
RequirementThose ticket-holders must register by May 13, 2026
Failure resultNo press/media + forfeit owner lane eligibility
Player deliverables (Flagship)
Brand lane
| Deliverable | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 15-minute branded interview | Yes | Filmed and branded for player profile page. |
| Custom Skyelete trailer | Yes | Each player receives a custom trailer. |
| Flagship team shirt | Yes | “SkyeLetics”/Flagship participation identifier. |
| Trading card | Yes | Virtual on player page + purchasable by fans. |
Culture direction
Locked intent
This league is an investment in the player and their personal brand. It’s not built to push people to go “jump ship.” It’s built as a community that eats together, scales through media and ownership mentality, and expands season-over-season.
Locked economics
These are the splits and prices used for planning. No placeholders.
Induction fee
$896 per player
Owners$100 per induction
VP$133 per induction
President$144 per induction
League retains remainderExpenses + prizes
Ticket price + split
$25 ticket
Ticket price$25
IncludedTrading card signed after game
Player50%
League / Owners / VP / Pres10% / 15% / 13% / 12%
Ticket split — dollars per $25 ticket
Exact
| Recipient | Percent | Dollars / ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Player (seller) | 50% | $12.50 |
| League | 10% | $2.50 |
| Owners | 15% | $3.75 |
| VP | 13% | $3.25 |
| President | 12% | $3.00 |
Trading cards
Virtual + physical
| Item | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual pack · per player | $3.99 | Players pool 30% (even split among every player) · League 30% · Owners 15% · VP 15% · President 10% |
| Virtual pack · full team | $16.99 + tax | Same split. |
| Physical pack · per player | $7.99 | Same split. |
| Physical pack · full team | $49.99 | Same split + includes a free league shirt with full physical pack purchase. |
Prize + sponsors
Current state
Prize rule (future seasons)$350 per player who played (winning team) — not for Flagship launch
SponsorsNone currently
VendorsDeals still being brokered
Season one low-ball scale model
Planning baseline: 26 teams, each submitting a 13-player roster by launch. That’s 338 players.
Inductions (338 × $896)
Gross: $302,848
| Line item | Formula | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total induction gross | 338 × 896 | $302,848 |
| Owners | 338 × 100 | $33,800 |
| VP | 338 × 133 | $44,954 |
| President | 338 × 144 | $48,672 |
| Total allocated (Owners+VP+Pres) | 33,800 + 44,954 + 48,672 | $127,426 |
| League remainder from inductions | 302,848 − 127,426 | $175,422 |
Illustrative operating costs (baseline)
Before tickets/cards/vendors
| Expense | Assumption | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging | 26 teams × $4,400 | $114,400 |
| Uniform sets (bulk) | 338 × $100 | $33,800 |
| Gym time | 130 hrs × $125/hr | $16,250 |
| Video labor | 2 videographers × 130 hrs × $60/hr | $15,600 |
| Total baseline expenses | 114,400 + 33,800 + 16,250 + 15,600 | $180,050 |
How the “-$4,628 before tickets” outcome is computed
Minimum ticket compliance example
338 players × 5 tickets
| Line item | Formula | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tickets sold | 338 × 5 | 1,690 |
| Ticket gross | 1,690 × $25 | $42,250 |
| VP share (13%) | $42,250 × 0.13 | $5,492.50 |
| League share (10%) | $42,250 × 0.10 | $4,225 |
Trading card revenue and vendor lanes are not included in this example; those are additional offsets and growth lanes.
Scaling thesis
Foundation → explosion
The plan is to accept a controlled early margin strain for the founding season because the structure is built to scale past the baseline. With a solid founding core, the league can expand into additional tournament cycles and new lanes (example: owners hosting youth camps for revenue + publicity).
Season one launch format
Multi-day event structure designed for audience energy, content capture, and broadcast reach.
Event outline
Tournament + press day + championship
Tournament days3–5 days
All-star / press dayOwners game + 3PT + skills challenge (audience prizes)
FinaleChampionship game
BroadcastYouTube + Instagram Live
Long-range direction (locked)
7-year scale target
Scale intentTarget NBA-scale presence within 7 years (media + brand engine)
ExpansionWomen’s league planned after 3 seasons
Accept the VP seat / next step
This form routes directly into the League’s intake so recruiting can start immediately.
VP Acceptance
Netlify-ready
Closing statement
Direct
The goal is not to build a regular company. The goal is to build the next major league lane for overlooked talent and scale it aggressively. If you take this seat, the league gets built with standards from day one — and the VP lane pays across every team in the league.