National Association of Bubble Soccer Update | Shark Tank Season 7

John Anthony Radosta saw people playing bubble soccer in videos online, but there was no official way to start a league or play in an organized way. There were no set rules, no reliable equipment, and no support for people who wanted to bring the game to their city. To fix this, he created the National Association of Bubble Soccer, which provides equipment, licensing, and an online platform to help people start and run leagues. Will a shark see the value and invest? Let’s find out in our National Association of Bubble Soccer update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to National Association of Bubble Soccer after Shark Tank.

John entered Shark Tank Season 7, seeking $160,000 for 10% equity in his sports accessories brand. Unfortunately, after his pitch, he didn’t secure a deal with any of the sharks.

In terms of a National Association of Bubble Soccer update, the company experienced rapid franchise growth after its Shark Tank appearance but failed to sustain momentum. Despite expanding its rental and franchise network, the company shut down.

Shark	Result
Mark Cuban	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Daymond John	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer

Shark Tank National Association of Bubble Soccer Pitch

• Entrepreneur: John Anthony Radosta
• Business: Sports league equipment for bubble soccer
• Ask: $160,000 for 10% equity
• Result: No deal
• Shark: None

John entered Shark Tank with high energy, introducing bubble soccer, a sport where players wear large inflatable bubbles while playing soccer.

He needed an investment to provide more equipment and franchise more leagues.

This sport involved what seemed like standard soccer rules, but all of the players were encased in 25-pound plastic bubbles.

Each National Association of Bubble Soccer team had 5-8 players, and there were no goalkeepers.

To prove how exciting it was, he brought in players who collided, flipped, and bounced off each other. The sharks couldn’t stop laughing.

Next, he invited Daymond John, Mark Cuban, and Robert Herjavec into their own ‘bubbles’ to demonstrate how bubble soccer works. The sharks seemed to enjoy their game a lot – it was silly and fun.

Kevin O’Leary soon asked how the business works. John explained that the National Association of Bubble Soccer wanted to open up possibilities for others to start their own bubble soccer businesses.

They rented equipment, supported renters, and generated leads for other leagues and events.

He proudly shared that they have already launched 40 leagues across 39 cities, with each league hosting 8 to 12 teams.

However, when Robert asked about the financial performance of leagues in Europe, John admitted that those numbers were private, and that he did not have access to them.

Kevin shifts the conversation to U.S. sales. John reveals that in just 13 months, his company has generated $355,867 in revenue. Looking ahead, he projects $683,000 to $742,000 in revenue for the following year.

Mark asked whether his company manufactures the bubbles.

John confirmed that they do and revealed that each bubble costs between $150 and $160 to produce.

Customers can purchase starter packages ranging from $4,000 to $16,000, depending on the number of bubbles and additional services.

Meanwhile, Robert asks how much revenue a $4,000 package can generate in a year.

John explains that franchise owners charge $300 to $500 per private event. They also pay $90 to $120 per month for league protection and lead generation services.

Despite these details, the sharks begin to lose confidence in the business.

Kevin didn’t think the business model was clear enough, so he’s out. Lori Greiner followed because she doesn’t like the idea of leagues and doesn’t see the same vision.

Likewise, Robert went out – too many business models for him, he said.

Daymond appreciates the effort that went into this 13 months of scaling, but he was out, too.

Mark argued that if John had positioned his pitch around affiliate success, showing how much each league owner earns, it would have been much stronger.

However, he thought John was too confusing in his presentation. As a result, he went out, too.

With no offers on the table, John leaves Shark Tank without a deal.

Let’s keep reading our National Association of Bubble Soccer update to find out where the company is today.

Shark Tank National Association of Bubble Soccer Update

Our National Association of Bubble Soccer update found that the company saw a surge in franchise growth after appearing on Shark Tank, but the momentum didn’t last.

Despite expanding its rental and franchise network, the company shut down in August 2016.

The reasons behind the closure remain unclear, but maintaining a niche sports league with consistent demand may have been a challenge.

Following the shutdown, John transitioned into the tech industry. He now works as an artificial intelligence engineer at Wayfair, an online furniture retailer.

With the company no longer in operation, this serves as the final update for National Association of Bubble Soccer.

You can find more company updates from Season 7 Episode 9 here:

• Umano Update
• Brazi Bites Update
• SockTABS Update

Before you go, don’t forget to check out our Season 7 Products Page for more on companies and products!