In 1991, the Fred Barofsky Company established the Indoor Sports Management Group to provide upgraded management and financial services for the Poplar Creek Sports Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.  The 75,000 square foot facility rapidly increased in activity and revenues grew from $350,000 to over $1 Million in four years.
As the arena of indoor athletic activity continued to grow, it became apparent that a more sophisticated form of management, operations and financial controls would be required.

The purpose of the Indoor Sports Management Group is to conceptually create, finance, develop and manage first class indoor athletic facilities for all age groups, in as many competitive arenas as possible.

In addition to owning and operating some of the most successful facilities in the Chicago area, Indoor Sports Management Group also provides consulting and facility feasibility services to municipalities and Park Districts throughout the area.

MAX is a unique new venture for Chicago sports and exhibitions.  With over 124,000 square feet, performance enhancement services through a partnership with AthletiCo, a complete Baseball and Softball Academy and a full-featured spectator's mezzanine, MAX will set the standard for indoor sports and exhibitions.

An experienced team of professionals has been assembled to design not only the building but the program offerings and community outreach for the facility.  Together, they will bring the highest level of organization, communications and opportunity for athletes of all ages and abilities to continue to grow in their sports year round in a climate controlled environment.

Reaching out to host exhibitions, trade shows and conferences further enhances the utilization of the facilities, allowing for conscientious cost control and diverse program offerings.

In addition to supporting the above activities, we are involved in programs focused on health, nutrition, sports training, rehabilitation, wellness training, and team, private and personal training.  MAX will affiliate with local and national organizations to help elevate these programs and training to provide greater opportunities for athletes of all ages and interests to excel and participate.

Our organization is committed to satisfying the ever increasing demand for more and better practice and competitive sports facilities while offering high quality, safe and well managed space for a wide variety of team and individual athletic activities.