BOHOL, PHILIPPINES – December 2, 2025 – The Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club, a pioneering community sports and social enterprise, today announced it is seeking a strategic private equity partnership to catalyze a historic national expansion. The proposed deal centers on a significant capital infusion and the creation of a new, jointly-owned for-profit entity designed to replicate the club’s successful model across the archipelago, with the ultimate goal of cultivating over one million members and establishing the Philippines as a premier talent pipeline for international baseball.
Founded on a unique blend of athletic excellence, community service, and sustainable business, the Bohol Coconuts will transform the sports landscape on Bohol Island. The club addresses critical gaps in youth development, adult recreation, and food security through its integrated offerings: professional baseball/softball training, a popular Volunteer Abroad program, a member-discount soup kitchen, and a mini food store.
“Our dream has always been bigger than one island,” said Marvin “Merv” Moore, Sports Director and Head Coach. “We have a model that will develops skilled players—the kind who can reach collegiate leagues and professional minor leagues—while strengthening the community that supports them. Now, we are ready to partner with visionary investors to scale this impact to a national level and give millions of Filipino youth a pathway to the sport they love.”
A Groundbreaking Partnership Model for Philippine Sports
Inspired by innovative private equity collaborations in global sports, the club proposes a partnership to form “Bohol Coconuts Brands & Development LLC.” This entity would oversee the aggressive franchising of the Bohol Coconuts concept, managing expansion, centralizing revenue operations, and scaling the club’s community programs.
The club seeks an initial capital infusion of $72,000 for a 40% equity stake in the new venture, which would fund the construction of its flagship high-performance center in Bohol and launch the national franchise rollout. The founding team, leveraging deep local expertise and political connections, would retain majority ownership and operational leadership, ensuring the club’s mission-centric culture remains intact.
Building the Philippines’ Premier Talent Pipeline
Central to this expansion is an unwavering commitment to player development. The Bohol Coconuts model, led by Coach Moore’s 30+ years of international experience developing national teams, is specifically engineered to identify and nurture elite talent.
“The goal is to create a visible, sustainable pathway from local barangay leagues to international scout radars,” Moore explained. “By establishing standardized coaching, competition, and showcase events across a national network of clubs, we will create the ecosystem necessary to produce the Philippines’ next generation of minor league prospects and national team stars.”
The expansion plan includes forming the Bohol Youth Sports Association (BYSA) and subsequent regional leagues, creating structured competition that is essential for player growth and visibility.
A Million-Member Community: More Than Just Sports
This growth initiative is rooted in the club’s foundational belief that sports are a powerful vehicle for holistic community development. Each new franchise will incorporate the club’s signature social services: affordable membership, discounted nutritious meals at club soup kitchens, and staple foods at below-market prices in club stores.
“We are not just building baseball diamonds; we are building community hubs,” said Lerma Moore, General Manager and Cambanac Councilwoman. “Our partnership will prove that a business can be both profoundly profitable and profoundly positive. We envision a network of clubs that are the heart of their towns—places where families gather, children learn discipline and teamwork, and communities become stronger and healthier.”
The Road Ahead: A Call to Visionary Partners
The Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club is now actively engaging with private equity firms and impact investors who share its vision of combining significant financial returns with transformative social impact. The roadmap includes:
Phase 1 (0-3 years): Secure partnership; construct flagship Bohol Coconuts Center; franchise 8-10 clubs across Bohol and Cebu.
Phase 2 (3-7 years): Expand franchise network to Luzon and Mindanao; launch national youth championships and scout showcases.
Phase 3 (7-10 years): Achieve over one million members nationwide; establish the Philippines as a recognized source of baseball talent for international leagues.
“This is a historic opportunity to be part of something transformative,” the founders stated jointly. “We are inviting a partner to join us in writing a new chapter for Philippine sports—one that creates lasting legacy, discovers future stars, and uplifts communities one club at a time.”
About Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club
Founded in 2025 by Marvin and Lerma Moore, the Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club will become a premier sports and community development organization based in Barangay Cambanac, Bohol. The club provides professional baseball and softball training for youth and adults, operates a successful Volunteer Abroad program, and runs community-focused soup kitchen and food store services. Its mission is to develop athletic talent, promote healthy living, and strengthen community bonds through the power of sport.
For investment and partnership inquiries, please contact:
Marvin Moore
Sports Director/Baseball Coach
merv.moore@bohol-coconuts.com
For media inquiries, please contact:
Lerma A. Moore
General Manager
lerma.moore@bohol-coconuts.com
+63 915 846 0937
