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Executive summary

ReviewMyCoach

A platform that lets athletes and parents discover, review, and connect with sports coaches—built with speed and transparency in mind.

ProjectReviewMyCoach
ClientHenry Kang
CompletedDecember 11, 2025
IndustrySportsTech / EdTech
StagePre-launch MVP
FundingBootstrapped (so far)
LocationUnited States
TagsNext.js, Firebase, Stripe, UI/UX, SportsTech

Objectives

Build a trusted online platform where players and parents can rate and review coaches, improving accountability and helping families make informed decisions.

Market & Opportunity

Market size: Multi-billion dollar youth and amateur sports training industry

Industry trends: Rise of peer-review platforms, digital-first decision-making in sports services

Competitive landscape: Few direct competitors; market dominated by word-of-mouth and fragmented directories

Target audience: Parents, student-athletes, amateur players seeking trusted coaching

Why now: Growing demand for transparency and accountability in youth and amateur sports

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ReviewMyCoach — Figure 1

Approach

We developed a modern Next.js application with Firebase backend, structured profiles, rating systems, and search filters. The system was designed to scale, provide real-time updates, and handle both free access and future monetization tiers.

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ReviewMyCoach — Approach 1
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ReviewMyCoach — Approach 2
  • Coach profiles
  • Review & rating system
  • Search filters
  • Authentication
  • Firestore indexing
  • Mobile-responsive UI

Challenges

Designing a fair and verifiable review system, balancing coach reputation management with transparency, and ensuring Firestore indexing could handle complex queries efficiently.

Results

A fully functional MVP built within weeks, with scalable schema for future premium features like paid promotion, advanced analytics, and coach verification.

Funding & Partner Impact

Bootstrapped MVP with potential for investor traction post-launch

Valuation: Not applicable yet

Future potential with schoolsleaguesand sports organizations
N/A

Credibility

N/A

Founder story

Henry Kang recognized how difficult it is for parents and athletes to evaluate coaches. With only scattered ideas at the start, he partnered with WebRend to rapidly shape the vision into a usable product.

★★★★★

“Kevin took our scattered ideas and turned them into a fully functional, high-performance platform with clarity and precision. We didn’t need to over-explain—he just got it. From the layout to the smallest details, the final product reflects exactly what we were aiming for, and he made it all come together without adding friction to the process. What really stood out was Kevin’s ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they even surfaced. He kept everything moving without unnecessary back-and-forth, offered smart solutions when decisions had to be made, and never let anything fall through the cracks. Now that ReviewMyCoach is almost ready to launch, the energy around it is real—and a lot of that is thanks to the focus and care Kevin put into every step.”

Scalability & Defensibility

Scalability
Built on Firebase/Firestore for elastic scaling; designed for expansion into multiple sports categories.
Defensibility
First-mover advantage in niche, trust built through verified reviews, and potential partnerships with schools/leagues.
Barriers to entry
Network effects from user reviews and established coach reputations; data accumulation is a moat.
Tech advantages
Real-time Firestore queries, optimized composite indexes, scalable serverless architecture.
ReviewMyCoach – Rate and Review Sports Coaches