About Us 
Teamwork. Sportsmanship. Character Development.
We believe childhood participation in sports should involve pure fun. It should build teamwork, character, and sportsmanship. At Jump Start Sports, we believe these qualities and attributes are as fundamental as dribbling, kicking, passing, shooting, throwing, or scoring.
Our Distinction
We offer safe, well organized sports programs in an environment that is more focused on fun and learning than on competition. We offer summer camps, preschool sports programs, recreational sports leagues, and after-school programs that teach fundamentals, fair play, and teamwork. Our programs are creative and age appropriate and considerate of the needs and time constraints of the whole family.
Our Pledge
We will always strive to improve our programs. Toward that end, we welcome your comments and suggestions.
Our Management Staff
For additional program information and general inquiries, please visit our Contact Page
Rick Hart, Executive Director/Founder
Mike Schmieder, Director of Administration and IT
Cheryl Dieter-Kipp, Director of Program Operations
Aaron Bally, Cincinnati-Columbus Regional Manager
Amanda Martin, North Carolina Regional Manager



