PLAINFIELD, Ill., July 21, 2011 — In a region where Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls turned basketball into a quasi-religion, community basketball efforts are surprisingly underserved. Premiere Hoops looks to remedy that by bringing basketball back to the people. Premiere Hoops' proprietor, William Leach, seeks investors to help him launch a world-class athletic facility that can help turn a passion into a profit while providing a much-needed resource in the community.
Leach has a vision for a state-of-the art basketball and volleyball facility designed for recreational athletes. "We have great football, baseball and soccer programs for kids, but not basketball," said Leach. "Premiere Hoops will be a facility where basketball and volleyball programs will be available for all ages and all levels, from elementary school and high school to college and even professional players." Leach chose to focus on those sports because they are underserved in the community, but Premiere Hoops isn't limited to two sports. The facilities could also be used for other sports such as indoor soccer, lacrosse and dodge ball.
Plans for the project are outlined in detail online at http://www.premierehoops.com, where visitors can take a virtual tour of the proposed facility. The sports complex will include basketball and volleyball courts, a fitness center, sports medicine clinic, locker rooms, pro shop, bleacher seating, conference rooms and a juice bar.
"Casual athletes who walk into Premiere Hoops will be treated like professional athletes — minus the seven-figure salaries," joked Leach. But he's strictly business when it comes to his project, and he has the background to back it up. Leach graduated with a degree in recreation from Illinois State University, where he played on the basketball team. For the past 11 years he has been running men's fantasy basketball leagues.
These leagues are not the "virtual" teams made popular online. They are real teams comprised of real players that play with regulation shot clocks and even championship rings.
At the Premiere Hoops facility — currently a barn awaiting transformation — those leagues would have a permanent home. Leach also plans to organize veterans and midnight leagues, as well as club play. The facility will generate income from rental fees and from family, team, high school, college and professional memberships. A daily drop-in rate also will be available.
"As an investment," said Leach, "this project is a slam-dunk. The facility is there. The need is there. It's a gold mine. All that's missing is a committed investor to turn hoop dreams into reality. We're looking for a gunslinger to call the shots and make this project work."
For more information, visit http://www.premierehoops.com.
Contact:
William Leach
Premiere Hoops Inc
2314 Route 59, Suite 118
Plainfield, IL 60586
815-260-7106
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