Milesplit = Bad

State level coverage is based on subscriptions. When my child was one of the top runners in the state I supplied photos and videos of my child and other top runners from my state including a top national runner. They offered me the job of running the state website coverage. I was already providing all the coverage I cared to do. I had a full time job that likely paid much more than they would offer. I had no interest in being under their management especially when my pay would be based on how many new subscriptions came in during time on the job. Later some in my state provided some free video alternatives after Milesplit stopped covering the indoor state meet--it did not meet their criteria for pulling in new subscriptions. So if you want more coverage for your athlete or your state you need to submit it to Milesplit or just put it on Youtube or elsewhere for free. Most of my stuff was also on Youtube, even content I gave to Milesplit. Once my child moved on to running in college I had no interest in covering high school sports. I move on to following my child's college team and I started running road races once again.

Flosports has had 10's of millions of new funding since they were founded. I don't know if they have ever been profitable. My guess is that they keep trying to lock up more content to bring in more subscribers. Once they have enough subscriptions they may gain the interest of a big national broadcasting company who will buy them . That would make a nice profit for all the investment companies that have provided funding to keep them going and growing. Then I would expect the national broadcasting company would eventually cut their loses once they realize that only parents and the athletes themselves are willing to pay the subscription fees. I was happy to be able to watch the NCAA D1 XC Champion for free online after the event this year. This would not have happened if Flosports had the rights locked up.

Hey, you must live in Massachusetts too!

we have it pretty good in new york state. I think Kyle et al. do a great job. combined with tully runners, we are not wanting for much info. I don't mind paying the 40 per year either. how do you think a company like this makes money? High school track and field is never going to light the world on fire with ad revenue.

We have it really good in Texas too. 10 years ago we had nothing... now every section of the state is being covered. Ad revenue in 2022 isn't enough to keep businesses afloat. Unfortunately, people in this sport just generally believe everything should be free without any respect towards the people's jobs who write and photograph the athletes that the community believes don't get enough attention.