Guest Player Connect lets youth baseball players join fully‑formed, single‑weekend “guest player” teams for competitive tournaments without long‑term contracts or tryouts. Parents sign up online, purchase an annual Extra Innings Pass that covers a uniform, insurance and discounts, and GPC handles roster building, coaching, logistics and travel details, charging only when a team is completed. This provides flexible, low‑pressure tournament play with guaranteed field time and development‑focused coaching.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many youth baseball players miss valuable game experience because traditional travel teams require long‑term commitments, tryouts, and fixed schedules, leaving off‑weekends empty and limiting skill development. Parents also face uncertainty and extra costs when trying to find flexible, low‑pressure tournament opportunities for their children.
Solution
Guest Player Connect (GPC) solves this by creating “guest player” teams composed entirely of individual athletes who sign up for a single tournament weekend that fits their schedule. Players register through an online portal, purchase an annual Extra Innings Pass (which includes a GPC jersey, hat, and insurance), and are placed on a balanced roster of up to 12 players. GPC handles all logistics: roster building, background‑checked paid coaches, uniform delivery, and communication of schedules and travel details. The service operates on a 100 % risk‑free guarantee—families are only charged if a team is formed, and they receive a full refund otherwise. This model provides off‑weekend competitive play, equal field time for every participant, and a development‑first environment without long‑term contracts.
Target Audience
Primary customers are parents of youth baseball players aged 11–13 (and similar age brackets) who seek flexible, single‑weekend tournament play, as well as families looking for a development‑focused, low‑pressure baseball experience.
Features
- Online sign‑up with roster alerts; players are matched to teams based on age, skill level (1‑5), position, and preferences.
- Mandatory Extra Innings Pass (annual $69) that supplies official GPC uniform, player insurance, and up to 30 % discount on tournament registration fees.
- Teams capped at 12 players to maximize playing time; all participants receive equal field time (pitching assigned by experience and safety).
- Paid, background‑checked, SafeSport‑trained coaches focus on skill development and fair treatment.
- Full logistical support: uniform shipping, coach introductions, travel guides, and real‑time game updates via GameChanger.
- Risk‑free enrollment: no charge unless the roster is completed; refunds issued automatically if a team does not form.
- Nationwide tournament access, including Ripken Experience, Cooperstown, and regional events, with one‑weekend commitment per tournament.