Our Story
The credential is the product.
The Roster was built on a simple observation: Austin is full of former Division I athletes with elite skills and no infrastructure to monetize them. Meanwhile, consumers want coaching from someone who actually played at a high level — not just a certified trainer.
Why D1 Athletes?
Division I athletes represent the top 2% of collegiate competitors. They've spent years under elite coaching, in elite facilities, competing at the highest amateur level. That experience is irreplaceable.
When a former D1 wide receiver teaches you route running, or a Big 12 point guard walks you through court vision — that's not just instruction. That's institutional knowledge passed directly from someone who lived it.
The Roster's D1 requirement isn't gatekeeping. It's a trust mechanism. Every coach on our platform has been verified, and every consumer knows exactly what they're getting when they book a session.
What We Stand For
Credentialed by Default
Every coach on The Roster is a verified former Division I college athlete. That credential is our trust mechanism — not a marketing angle.
Community First
We're building Austin's premier coaching community. Sessions happen at parks, tracks, courts, and fields — no gym required.
Fair Economics
Athletes keep 80% of every session. We take 20% to handle booking, payment, and platform operations. Simple and transparent.
Hyper-Local
We launched in Austin because we believe in building deep before building wide. Every coach and client is part of the same community.
The Long-Term Vision
Phase 1 is Austin. Phase 2 is every major city. Long-term, The Roster evolves into a broader skill economy marketplace — connecting anyone with a unique skill to someone who wants to learn it. D1 athletes are the foundation. The platform is the future.