N Zone Sports Welcomes Neal Hockersmith to the Wichita, Kansas Market
Witchita, KS — 6-07-2026
N Zone Sports is excited to announce that Neal Hockersmith has joined the growing N Zone Sports franchise family and is bringing the brand to the Wichita, Kansas area.
A passionate advocate for youth development through sports, Neal has been heavily involved in recreational sports leagues within his local community for years. Through volunteer coaching and mentoring young athletes, he has developed a strong appreciation for the positive impact organized sports can have on children and families.
In addition to his experience in youth athletics, Neal brings a strong professional background in leadership, team building, and organizational development — qualities that make him an excellent fit for business ownership with N Zone Sports.
“I have a fair amount of experience in youth sports leagues from volunteering and coaching my own kids’ teams, and the environment I strive to create seems very aligned with the values of N Zone,” said Hockersmith. “In addition, I have strong professional experience building and leading teams, which I believe will help me grow a successful business while making a positive impact in the community.”
Neal was drawn to N Zone Sports not only because of the business opportunity, but because of the chance to create meaningful experiences for children and families in the Wichita area.
“The main goal I’m looking to achieve is making a difference in my community, including in my own personal life and for my family,” he explained. “A secondary goal — but still an important one — is increasing financial freedom.”
One of the things that stood out most to Neal during the discovery process was the passion and energy demonstrated by existing N Zone franchise owners across the country.
“The passion that each of the franchisees shows is incredible,” said Hockersmith. “Watching the videos lights a fire in me and makes me want to share that same passion in my own community.”
N Zone Sports President Dana Hansen believes Neal’s leadership background, community involvement, and passion for youth sports make him an outstanding addition to the organization.
“Neal’s heart for youth development and community impact really stood out to us throughout the process,” said Hansen. “He understands the importance of creating positive sports experiences for kids while also building strong relationships within the community. We’re excited to welcome Neal to the N Zone family and look forward to seeing him grow in the Wichita market.”