Secure social handles: @SCWYBC — IG, TikTok, X, YouTube

Dad conversation — Brandon McDaniel (gauge interest)

Dad conversation — Andrew Friedman (Dodger Stadium Aug 2027)

Brief logo vectorization designer — SVG/EPS/AI from PNG

File SWYBC trademark application — USPTO

Apply for EIN — IRS online

File SWYBC LLC — California Secretary of State

Open Chase Business Complete bank account

File SWYBC USA National Select trademark

Research LeagueApps / SportsEngine for registration platform

Start identifying 72 local coaches

Prep tax attorney meeting — entity structure, 1099 vs W-2 coaches

Commission logo vectorization (Adobe Illustrator)

Draft Operating Agreement — sole member with reserved interest clause

Contact Extra Innings Travel — Japan national team Aug 2027

Secure venue partnership letter of intent

Sponsorship deals finalized

Northern California selection event

swybc.com goes live

Player profile applications open

East (New York/Mid-Atlantic) selection event

Dec 24-25: Venue setup — fields, signage, operations

Southern California selection event

First team practice — full 13-player roster

Midwest selection event

Dec 29: National Team Announcement — SWYBC USA National Select

Send personalized invitation letters to 7 targets

Dec 29: Championship Day — all 3 finals

Confirm acceptance from all 13 players

Insurance procurement — general liability + event

Dec 28: DAY 3 Quarterfinals & Semifinals

Dec 26: DAY 1 Pool Play — 24 games

Program fees collection begins ($172,800 target)

South (Florida/Texas) selection event

Final roster selections — all 24 teams confirmed

Sponsorship outreach — corporate partner deck

Merchandise design finalized and ordered

Finalize SoCal Elite 14U coaching staff

Coaching recruitment active — all divisions

Dec 29: August 2027 International Classic Reveal

Dec 27: DAY 2 Pool Play — seedings determined

Marketing launch — digital campaigns begin

Secure practice facility — central SoCal location

University venue outreach — SoCal D1 facilities

Confirm 6 founding Knights core players (locked roster)

Identify 7 hand-select target players from SoCal elite 14U

Build registration platform on swybc.com