Pre-Development Services

Building a Strong Foundation: Pre-Development Services for Successful Sports Facilities

At Eastern Sports Management, we know that a great sports facility doesn’t start with shovels in the ground—it starts with a well-thought-out plan. Our Pre-Development Services take you through the critical early phases, transforming visionary ideas into actionable strategies. With over 20 years of experience in managing, building, and developing sports facilities, we guide clients every step of the way, ensuring projects stay focused, viable, and on track to succeed.

Phase 1 – Ideation

This is where it all begins. We help you define the problem you’re solving, set clear goals, and align your vision with actionable steps. It’s easy to get distracted by too many ideas, but we bring a structured, methodical approach to help you stay on course. Working with you to identify key stakeholders, resources, and priorities, we refine your concept into a focused and polished plan, ready to proceed to the next phase.

Phase 2 – Feasibility

Once the concept is clear, we dive into the market to ensure it aligns with actual needs and opportunities. While others may try to build ideas and retrofit feasibility to support them, we reverse that process. Our feasibility study is grounded in real data—taking a hard look at market conditions, demographics, and potential barriers. We evaluate every factor that could affect your project’s viability, delivering an in-depth proforma that informs your next steps with precision and clarity.

Phase 3 – Funding

With a viable concept and feasibility study in hand, we help you secure the funding needed to bring your vision to life. This phase involves crafting a compelling business plan, conceptual design, and investor packet that align messaging with your goals. We don’t just assist with funding strategies—we actively participate in messaging delivery and can lead funding initiatives if needed. Our expertise ensures your project is positioned to attract investment and move forward with confidence.

By following our proven process from ideation through funding, Eastern Sports Management ensures your facility is built on a foundation of research, strategy, and market-driven insights. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing idea, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.


Phase 1 – Ideation: Defining Your Vision and Laying the Groundwork

    • Identify the core challenge your facility will address.

    • Establish clear, measurable goals to guide decision-making.

    • Transform big ideas into actionable steps.

    • Avoid distractions by keeping the plan focused and goal-oriented.

    • Pinpoint key partners, influencers, and decision-makers.

    • Assess available resources and uncover opportunities to support the vision.

    • Leverage our deep industry knowledge to align goals with realistic opportunities.

    • Ensure ideas fit market demands and long-term operational feasibility.

    • Narrow down the best solution and polish the idea into a structured plan.

    • Create a clear roadmap to smoothly transition into Phase 2 – Feasibility.

Phase 2 – Feasibility: Validating Your Concept with Real Data

    • Analyze market needs and trends to shape the project plan.

    • Ensure that the data in the market is driving the concept and that meets the community priorities.

    • Assess market conditions, demographics, and potential competition.

    • Identify factors that could impact the success or sustainability of the facility.

    • Create detailed financial projections and revenue models.

    • Outline operational costs, funding needs, and long-term profitability.

    • Evaluate potential challenges and barriers to project success.

    • Provide actionable insights to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities.

    • Deliver a feasibility report that informs stakeholders with clarity and precision.

    • Ensure the project moves forward with confidence, based on facts—not assumptions.

Phase 3 – Funding: Securing the Resources to Bring Your Vision to Life

    • Craft a comprehensive business plan that outlines the vision, strategy, and financial projections.

    • Align the plan with the project’s feasibility findings to build credibility with investors and stakeholders.

    • Develop conceptual designs that bring the project’s vision to life visually.

    • Ensure designs align with the business plan and funding goals to present a cohesive narrative.

    • Create a compelling investment packet that highlights the value, impact, and potential return on investment (ROI).

    • Include all key materials such as the business plan, financial projections, and feasibility data.

    • Align all messaging with your project’s goals and strategic objectives.

    • Assist in delivering the pitch to investors or other stakeholders, ensuring the message resonates.

    • Provide strategic guidance on funding pathways, including public and private investment opportunities.

    • Lead or support fundraising initiatives to maximize project funding and momentum.

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Not Sure Where To Start?

Don’t let the complexities of planning and development slow you down—contact Eastern Sports Management. Our team is here to guide you through every detail, turning your vision into a focused, actionable plan that’s ready for success.