Steve Holmes
Steve Holmes is the founder of goba Sports Group, a global outdoor play company whose flagship brand is Springfree Trampoline.
Steve Holmes's Bio
Steve Holmes is the founder of goba Sports Group, a dynamic portfolio of outdoor play brands headquartered in Canada. Under his leadership, goba Sports Group has become a global force in active play, with its flagship brand Springfree Trampoline recognized as the world's safest trampoline.
The goba Sports Group name reflects its core ethos — "goba" means go outside, be active. From jumping to climbing and swinging to sliding, the company creates memorable outdoor experiences through vertically integrated design, engineering, and manufacturing. Beyond Springfree, the group has expanded into swing sets, climbing structures, and backyard games through its gobaplay brand, while also operating DGSH Sourcing to support other companies' product development needs.
Holmes's vision centers on delivering safe, high-quality, long-lasting products that inspire families to embrace active outdoor play around the world.
Career Timeline
2002 — Acquired Springfree Trampoline intellectual property
Bought the patent and intellectual property for Springfree Trampoline from Canterprise and Dr. Keith Alexander in New Zealand.
2004 — Launched Springfree Trampoline commercially
Brought Springfree Trampoline to market in Australia and New Zealand for the Christmas season.
2017 — Founded goba Sports Group
Formed goba Sports Group Inc., a fully integrated outdoor sports company with operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China and Europe.
2019 — Featured on How I Built This
Appeared on NPR's How I Built This with Guy Raz to share the Springfree Trampoline story.
2025 — Featured on How I Built This Advice Line
Appeared on HIBT Advice Line Episode 734 to discuss goba Sports Group mission and growth.
