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      Author: Taylor McKillop


      • Top 4 Reasons Youth Sports Administrators Use Technology

        Sep 21 2023

        Top 4 Reasons Youth Sports Administrators Use Technology

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Technology continues to play an evolving role in youth sports management. Embracing technology gives sports organizers the opportunity to transform the way they run their day-to-day and season-to-season activities.  Let’s…

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      • Creating a Perfect Sports Sponsorship Letter: Guide for Youth Soccer Teams

        Sep 14 2023

        Creating a Perfect Sports Sponsorship Letter: Guide for Youth Soccer Teams

        By: Taylor McKillop

        The youth soccer season is in full swing and your league is equipped with great sponsorship opportunities from TeamSnap Sponsorship. But, the soccer teams in your organization think bringing in…

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      • How to Organize Your Volunteers Using TeamSnap Registration

        Sep 11 2023

        How to Organize Your Volunteers Using TeamSnap Registration

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Here’s how administrators can organize volunteers using TeamSnap Registration. Volunteers are the unsung heroes of our youth sports teams and leagues. But, how do we keep our volunteers organized? Using…

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      • Streamlining Your Youth Sports Event: Using an Online Tournament Planner

        Sep 06 2023

        Streamlining Your Youth Sports Event: Using an Online Tournament Planner

        By: Taylor McKillop

        The fall youth sports season is officially here and there’s never been a better time to organize your next tournament. Taking advantage of an online tournament planner website or app…

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      • Why to Consider Adding Waitlists to Your Registration Process

        Sep 01 2023

        Why to Consider Adding Waitlists to Your Registration Process

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Youth sports are vital to the physical and mental well-being of our children. Ask any youth sports parent about the benefits. That’s why it’s so important for us, as sports…

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      • Empowering Youth Sports: How Club Payment Collection Software Can Impact Participation

        Aug 16 2023

        Empowering Youth Sports: How Club Payment Collection Software Can Impact Participation

        By: Taylor McKillop

        How club payment collection software can empower youth sports participation. Easy Payment Process for Youth Sports Families  Customizable Payments Plans Through Registration  Communication Efforts Secure Payment Transactions Youth sports are…

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      • How to Design an Effective Tournament Registration Form

        Aug 09 2023

        How to Design an Effective Tournament Registration Form

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Design an effective tournament registration form using these best practices.  Start Your Registration Form Early Figure Out What Information You’ll Need  Use the Right Registration Software Registration is the most…

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      • How to Get Sponsorship for Your Youth Sports Team

        Aug 01 2023

        How to Get Sponsorship for Your Youth Sports Team

        By: Taylor McKillop

        A few helpful tips to get sponsorship for your youth sports team.  Get Support From Your Local Community Start Your Online Presence  Think About Grants Write the Perfect Sports Sponsorship…

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      • How to Make Your Youth Sports Programs More Affordable

        Jul 28 2023

        How to Make Your Youth Sports Programs More Affordable

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Six ways to make youth sports more affordable to everyone in the community. Rising costs in youth sports are considered one of the largest barriers to participation for youth today….

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      • How to Incorporate Family + Parent Feedback Into Your Youth Sports Organization

        Jul 20 2023

        How to Incorporate Family + Parent Feedback Into Your Youth Sports Organization

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Tips for incorporating family and parent feedback into your youth sports organization. Establish clear communication channels Encourage proactive involvement  Hold preseason meetings Listen carefully to concerns  Youth sports families and…

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      • 10 Signs Your Youth Sports Organization is Actually a Business

        Jul 17 2023

        10 Signs Your Youth Sports Organization is Actually a Business

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Here are ten signs your youth sports organization should actually be run like a business.  Focus on the Management of Payments and Profitable Growth Run a Staff of Employees and…

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      • 5 Tips for Running Your Next Youth Sports Board Meeting

        Jun 23 2023

        5 Tips for Running Your Next Youth Sports Board Meeting

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Here are five tips for running your next youth sports board meeting. While leadership structures amongst youth sports organizations can take on a variety of formats, some are administered with…

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      • 4 Signs Your Sports Organization Is Actually a Business

        Jun 08 2023

        4 Signs Your Sports Organization Is Actually a Business

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Here are four signs your youth sports organization should actually be run like a business. There’s a lot of time, energy, and resources spent running a youth sports organization, club,…

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      • Top 5 Mental Health Benefits of Youth Sports

        May 31 2023

        Top 5 Mental Health Benefits of Youth Sports

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Ever since the pandemic, mental health has become an important and regular conversation in youth sports. Peel away every business decision we make as youth sports organizers, between a growth…

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      • 9 Reasons Your Sports Organization Needs a Website

        May 26 2023

        9 Reasons Your Sports Organization Needs a Website

        By: Taylor McKillop

        There are a lot of expectations within today’s youth sports community. And one of those expectations is that each youth sports organization (clubs, leagues, teams) utilizes an updated and organized…

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      • How to Effectively Organize a Sports Tournament

        May 19 2023

        How to Effectively Organize a Sports Tournament

        By: Taylor McKillop

        The spring season is winding down and youth sports organizers are rolling into a busy summer season full of different activities. Summer is a great time for organizations to switch…

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      • How to Collect Youth Sports Donations Using TeamSnap

        May 10 2023

        How to Collect Youth Sports Donations Using TeamSnap

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Sports organizers can use TeamSnap to easily collect youth sports donations across all of your programs.  Sports organizers face a set of unique challenges in 2023. It’s more expensive for…

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      • Creative Ways to Collect Payments for Your Sports Organization Using TeamSnap

        Apr 28 2023

        Creative Ways to Collect Payments for Your Sports Organization Using TeamSnap

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Here are a few creative ways to collect payments for your sports organization using TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues.  Administrators are facing more challenges than ever before. There’s heightened competition…

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      • How to Review and Test Your Youth Sports Registration Process

        Apr 26 2023

        How to Review and Test Your Youth Sports Registration Process

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Reviewing and testing your youth sports registration process is easy to do with these tips. Sports organizers understand that registration season can turn into one of the most overwhelming times…

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      • 7 Digital Tools to Provide Your Youth Soccer Coach to Help Them Succeed

        Apr 21 2023

        7 Digital Tools to Provide Your Youth Soccer Coach to Help Them Succeed

        By: Taylor McKillop

        There’s no denying that we have more technology and digital tools at our fingertips than ever before. That’s especially true on the youth sports field. It could be behind-the-scenes operational…

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      • The Essential Youth Sports Registration Checklist

        Apr 19 2023

        The Essential Youth Sports Registration Checklist

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Sports registration can be one of the biggest challenges for sports organizers. But, it’s also the backbone of a sports organization’s growth. When you’re able to track down a seamless…

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      • How to Measure Success in Your Soccer Organization

        Apr 13 2023

        How to Measure Success in Your Soccer Organization

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Are you concerned about the overall health of your soccer organization? How does one define success when running a soccer league, whether on the youth, recreational, or community level? It’s…

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      • 10 Ways to Shine at Softball Tryouts

        Apr 12 2023

        10 Ways to Shine at Softball Tryouts

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Softball season is here and that means that tryouts are right around the corner. For many of our young players, making their youth softball team is a top priority.  Every…

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      • 4 Biggest Takeaways From TeamSnap’s “See How The Best Run Hockey Clubs Grow” Webinar

        Mar 29 2023

        4 Biggest Takeaways From TeamSnap’s “See How The Best Run Hockey Clubs Grow” Webinar

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Here are the four biggest takeaways from TeamSnap’s “See How The Best Run Hockey Clubs Grow” webinar.  While hockey season may be wrapping up soon, it’s never too early to…

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      • 5 Common Registration Traps And How To Avoid Them

        Mar 23 2023

        5 Common Registration Traps And How To Avoid Them

        By: Taylor McKillop

        We know sports registration can be a busy time of year, and let’s face it, a little stressful. Nothing slows your preseason prep down like accidental mistakes during registration. To…

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      • Q&A: Hacking Growth for Your Hockey Organization with Jim Dahline, Director of Youth Development at MN Blades

        Mar 22 2023

        Q&A: Hacking Growth for Your Hockey Organization with Jim Dahline, Director of Youth Development at MN Blades

        By: Taylor McKillop

        What exactly does a growing hockey organization look like? How do hockey organizers best plan for growth? You came to the right place to find out.  We sat down with…

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      • Introducing TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues Video Tour

        Mar 17 2023

        Introducing TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues Video Tour

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Running a sports organization isn’t easy. Whether you’re managing a local youth baseball league or the director of a multi-state travel hockey club, there’s a lot to think about. These…

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      • 3 Best Ways to Grow Your Hockey Organization in 2023

        Mar 15 2023

        3 Best Ways to Grow Your Hockey Organization in 2023

        By: Taylor McKillop

        Hockey organizations may be entering the final stages of their regular season campaigns, offering organizers an opportunity to reflect on another successful year. We also know that the upcoming summer…

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