Tampa Bay, Your Kids Just Got Their Own ESPN.
Remember when you were a kid and hit that game-winning shot at the rec center? Or made that diving catch in flag football that nobody saw except your mom?
Yeah, we remember too. And we think it’s time those moments got the spotlight they deserve.
Here’s the Truth Nobody’s Talking About
Tampa Bay has 50,000+ youth athletes grinding every single day. From the courts at Palma Ceia to the fields at Skyway, from AAU tournaments at the Bob Martinez Center to 7v7 battles at Tampa Sports Complex.
But unless you’re already a 5-star recruit? Nobody’s watching. Nobody’s recording. Nobody’s telling your story.
Until now.
HomeField Plus: Your LOCAL Sports Network
We’re not another highlight page that just reposts the same dunks. We’re not here to cover only the kids who already have offers.
We’re here for:
- The 8th grader who just made their first varsity squad
- The flag football QB who’s also crushing it with a 3.8 GPA
- The AAU guard who practices at midnight because that’s when the gym’s free
- The kid who went from benchwarmer to team captain
Every. Single. One. Of. You.
Tampa Bay Means ALL OF Tampa Bay
Based in Tampa Bay, we go wherever the athletes are. HomeField Plus covers Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Manatee counties – because talent doesn’t stop at county lines. If you’re grinding on a field or court anywhere in the bay area, you’re on our radar. Your neighborhood rec league matters as much as the regional tournament. That’s the HomeField Plus promise – EVERY community, EVERY athlete, EVERY story.
More Than Highlights: We Tell YOUR Story
Example: Last week, we met Jaylen from West Tampa. Kid’s averaging 15 points in rec league, but what nobody knows? He’s also tutoring elementary kids in math every Tuesday. His mom works two jobs. His three-pointer isn’t just a bucket – it’s hope.
That’s the story we tell.
The HomeField Plus Difference
🎬 Professional Quality, Community Heart
We bring broadcast-level production to your local games. Professional editing, slow-motion replays, and storytelling that makes every play feel like the championship.
📚 Grades Matter Here
Every feature includes GPA. Every athlete spotlight talks academics. Because we’re not just building ballers – we’re building futures.
🤝 Community Over Competition
We celebrate the kid who passed up the shot to get their teammate their first basket. We highlight the team that helped clean up their field after practice. This is bigger than sports.
Monthly Challenges That Change Lives
Sponsored by YOUR Local Businesses
Every month, we’re running contests that celebrate the WHOLE athlete:
📚 “Scholar Baller Challenge” – Show us your report card AND your highlights. A’s = Awards.
💪 “Most Improved Award” – Not the best player, but the one who grew the most. In sports AND grades.
🤝 “Community Champion” – Athletes giving back. Volunteer hours = Victory laps.
🎯 “Goal Crusher Awards” – Set a goal, crush it, show us how. Academic or athletic.
Local businesses like Capital Tacos and Dick’s Sporting Goods are already on board, sponsoring prizes that include equipment, team dinners, and scholarship funds. Because investing in youth sports means investing in our community’s future.
How Tampa Bay Families Can Get Involved
For Parents:
- Send us your game footage (even phone videos!)
- Share your kid’s academic wins too
- Tag @HomeFieldPlus on all platforms
- Tell us the story behind the story
For Athletes:
- Keep grinding, we’re watching
- Stay ready – we pop up everywhere
- Focus on grades as much as game
- Be the teammate others write about
For Coaches:
- Nominate your unsung heroes
- Share those practice moments that matter
- Help us find the stories nobody else sees
- Partner with us to uplift your whole program
For Local Businesses:
Want to invest in Tampa Bay’s future? Our sponsors don’t just get logos on a website. They get to be part of these kids’ success stories. Your business becomes part of their journey from practice field to college scholarship.
This Is Just The Beginning
HomeField Plus isn’t just another website. It’s a movement. It’s YOUR platform. It’s where the kid from Town ‘N Country becomes a hometown hero. Where the Wesley Chapel baller gets the same love as the 5-star recruit.
Because in Tampa Bay, EVERY field is a home field. And every athlete has a story worth telling.
Ready to Join the Movement?
🌐 Visit: HomeFieldPlus.com
📱 Follow: @HomeFieldPlus everywhere
📧 Submit Stories: info@homefieldplus.com
Welcome to HomeField Plus. Where every athlete’s story is impossible to ignore.
Your story starts NOW.