Proof of Usefulness Report

League Network

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a youth sports fundraising platform with historical legitimacy (partnerships with NBC SportsEngine, VICIS) but is severely undermined by outdated information (referencing 2019 as the future) and hyperbolic, unverifiable user claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying business concept has real-world utility, the submission fails to demonstrate current traction or relevance, and the lack of verifiable modern data results in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+36.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
leaguenetwork.com
Description
League Network PBC's FundMyTeam raises funds for sport team clients of its affiliate partners including VICIS, NBC SportsEngine, Ballparks of America, and a growing number of the 40k youth team sport leaders who subscribe to League Network media and attend its TLC Sport Summits. In the fast-growing $19B youth sports industry, FundMyTeam's unique affiliate and media partner model has the company poised to raise $20M in 2019 for teams, on which FundMyTeam earns a 10% to 15% fee. League Network's CEO Jay Whitehead has led 17 launches with 5 exits in IT, media and fundraising, raised over $100M in capital.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline