BECOME A TEAM LICENSEE
Are you passionate about basketball? The WBA is seeking qualified individuals who want to own a minor league basketball team.
If you are interested in learning more about the WBA licensee opportunities, please complete the information below and submit to our office. A representative will contact you regarding your request for information.
LICENSEE FOCUS
Own and operate your own professional basketball team without spending a million dollars! The WBA Exposure League has a unique business opportunity that allows entrepreneurs to jump right into developing a local team while establishing national name recognition! This is an opportunity of a lifetime. As an owner of the nationally recognized franchise, you will represent the best in minor league sports ownership and bring an exciting brand of basketball to your local market. As a licensee of a nationally recognized team, you will develop instant value along with business relationships with local government officials, vendors, sponsors and advertisers and have access to professional athletes and entertainers for team sponsored events. The WBA brings the public a brand that marries sports and entertainment together, and is supported with seasonal events like the Black College All-Star Classic, concerts and camps. There is no faster or better way to become a part of minor league sports and entertainment then by becoming a licensee of a WBA team.
LICENSEE BENEFITS
This is an opportunity every red blooded American dreams of. You have the ability to bring marketing opportunities to advertisers and events to the community. The licensee's revenue stream is derived from local advertisement, sponsorships, free agent camps, merchandising, media rights, etc. We provide state-of the-art media kits and support material along with on going training and technical support. As you build your advertising sales, you help to build the WBA Exposure League on a local and national level.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does the WBA provide its licensees with a protected territory?
Absolutely. The WBA provides each team owner with protected city and/or area boundaries in which other WBA locations may not be developed.
Are licensees required to have a sports background or experience?
No. The WBA helps walk you through a great deal of the initial set up process. You will have to negotiate your arena lease, develop a working relationship with your local city, vendors and advertisers. Our corporate office will handle national sponsorship opportunities; events, promotions as well as help you develop relationships with advertisers and government officials within your city. We will train you in every aspect of running the business. Some of the topics of training include:
Sales Training, Sales Staff Recruiting, Management Training, Advertising, Sponsorship, Office Systems, and Hiring Coaches.
What type of support can I expect as a new licensee with the WBA?
By licensing with the WBA, you will have access to a proven method and systems of operation along with the WBA's national brand name recognition. The licensees benefit because they maintain total control over the business finances and growth potential. The WBA Exposure League provides initial and ongoing support services, which include:
Site location/lease negotiation and assistance
Develop and execute marketing plan
Comprehensive ongoing training programs
Assist in working with key partners
Ongoing advertising
Evaluating goals and market
Business training
Business operations manual, video tapes, and training
Do you provide any type of training?
Yes! We provide a three-day intensive classroom training for the owner/operator, two days for the owners and one-day that includes the sales representative(s).