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Advisory Services
Build a data-driven foundation for your facility with our expert planning, feasibility, and financial forecasting services
From big idea to bankable plan
The success of any sports, recreation, events, or entertainment facility is determined long before you break ground. Our advisory services are designed to mitigate risk and create a strategic plan for a financially viable and impactful community venue. We ensure your concept is thoroughly evaluated, right-sized for success, and ready for funding or long-term planning.
Our advisory services
Our advisory services turn your vision into a clear plan so you can move forward with confidence.
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Let Dan and the team guide you through the process
Your facility is at the heart of your community, where people come together to play, compete, connect, and stay well. Whether you’re optimizing an existing venue or bringing a new destination to life, SFC is the ultimate partner for every step and every stage.
Why choose SFC’s sports facility advisory services?
Our advisory services provide the clarity, data, and strategic insights you need to move forward with confidence.
Institutional-grade financial forecasting
Receive detailed 5-year cash flow and 20-year financial outlooks, including revenue, expenses, EBITDA, net income, construction, and start-up costs to support decision-making.
Comprehensive market & needs analysis
Access in-depth market feasibility reports with industry benchmarks, competition analysis, participation trends, and demographic insights to guide facility planning.
Executive summary & actionable recommendations
Get concise reports outlining market opportunities, business models, facility recommendations, financial potential, and clear next steps.
Economic impact forecasting
Benefit from robust economic impact reports projecting non-local visitation, room nights, and community revenue from sports tourism and events.
Real-world data & proven methodology
Rely on forecasts and studies grounded in operational data from thousands of communities, ensuring reliable and actionable projections.
Partnership & funding strategy development
Gain strategies for engaging public, private, and community partners, including fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and innovative financing for project sustainability.
browse our Featured projects
Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater
- Albertville, AL
Project hero
- Client: City of Albertville, AL
- Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater generated $22 million in economic impact for 2024, catalyzing a wave of commercial development in the area, including a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.
Facilities & Amenities
- 130-acre sports, entertainment, and recreation campus
- Amphitheater with 8,000-Seat Capacity
- RV Park & Campground
- 4 Basketball Courts or 8 Volleyball Courts
- 8-Lane Indoor & Outdoor waterpark
Hoover Met Complex
- Hoover, AL
Project hero
- Client: City of Hoover, AL
- Hoover Met Complex generated over $101 million in economic impact in 2025, solidifying its role as a leading hub for sports tourism and community engagement.
Facilities & Amenities
- 155,000 sq-ft Finley Center (11 basketball or 16 volleyball courts)
- Hoover Met Stadium (10,000+ seating)
- 5 baseball/softball fields, 5 multipurpose fields, 16 tennis courts
- 170-site RV park, inclusive playground & splash pad, indoor climbing center
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
- Edmond, OK
Project hero
- Client: City of Edmond, OK
- 17-acre, state-of-the-art aquatic center with two 150-foot water slides, a current channel, splash pool, interactive playground, and family amenities.
Facilities & Amenities
- 60,000+ seasonal visitors in 2025
- Family-friendly programming and community events
- Private event and cabana rentals
- Voted a Local Family Favorite in a survey by Sports Destination Management two years in a row
Advent Health Sports Park at Bluhawk
- Overland Park, KS
Project hero
- Client: Price Brothers
- Positioned as a core attraction in the larger Bluhawk district, this mixed-use development support surrounding retail, dining, and hotel developments.
Facilities & Amenities
- 420,000 square foot multi-sport complex
- 1 NHL Regulation-size Ice Rink
- 8 Basketball Courts
- 16 Volleyball Courts
Publix Sports Park
- Panama City Beach, FL
Project hero
- Client: Visit Panama City Beach CVB
- Named National Complex of the Year for 2023 by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and generated an economic impact of $153 million in 2023
Facilities & Amenities
- 13 configurable multi-purpose turf and natural fields
- 2 championship fields with seating for up to 1,500 spectators
- Hosts soccer, lacrosse, rugby, football, baseball, and softball tournaments
See why we’re trusted by communities nationwide
“The information and research that we received from SFC has helped me in my role of educating the community, especially city leadership, on the importance of focusing on sports tourism.”
Ben Snyder
Executive Director
Grand Junction Sports Commission
“It was great to see the different levels of services and the understanding that SFC brought to the table. They provide a diverse range of services, and it really met the goals we were looking to achieve.
Gumaro Martinez
Executive Director of Parks and Leisure Services
City of Waxahachie, TX
“Searching far and wide, SFC stood out above the crowd and not only for how they run a facility but how they run their business. I think that speaks volumes to their leadership. I think that speaks volumes to their track record, and I’m excited to work hand in hand at Visit Macon with SFC on making this building a success.”
Gary Wheat
President/CEO
Visit Macon
Case Study
The Podium Powered by STCU
Opened in 2021, The Podium Powered by STCU in Spokane, WA has become one of the nation’s most versatile indoor sports facilities, anchored by its 200-meter hydraulic banked track — one of only a few in the US. With SFC’s advisory services guiding feasibility and financial forecasting, the community was able to build a strategic plan that identified the steps necessary to develop a feasible project.
Create a solid foundation for facility success
Let our team provide the data-driven analysis and strategic guidance necessary to turn your concept into a fundable project.
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