Off-season refers to the period of time when your young athlete’s sports team isn’t in the main season. Depending on where you live in the country, different sports may be in season at different times. Off-season training is a great opportunity for young athletes to prioritize learning new skills, improving weaknesses, dedicating more time to proper form, and learning the importance of strength training and mobility. TeamSnap has put together several resources to help young athletes stay fit, engaged, and committed to sports even during the off-season.

Here are five reasons why off-season training can help your young athlete in all aspects of their sports goals.

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Get tips, tools, training and more–exclusively in the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap partners with the best in sports for fun, effective drills, practice plans, and at-home training that will make your season the best one ever. Think: Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, Premier Lacrosse League, and more. And it’s all available with a TeamSnap+ subscription.

You also get free youth sports resources from Nike, Positive Coaching Alliance and other key partners – right in the TeamSnap app. Just tap Discover.

When it comes to off-season communication, Martie Wynn has big dreams and lots of great ideas.

But she’s also a realist.

As president of San Jose National Little League, Wynn knows off-season communication can be challenging. “Once you’re done with a season, everybody’s kind of burnt out,” says Wynn.

Little League, like most youth sports, is run solely by volunteers. They’re the ones who make anything happen — in-season or otherwise. To make it worth the effort, “you have to really prioritize,” says Wynn.

Learn some of Wynn’s best plays for off-season communication.

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Get tips, tools, training and more–exclusively in the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap partners with the best in sports for fun, effective drills, practice plans, and at-home training that will make your season the best one ever. Think: Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, Premier Lacrosse League, and more. And it’s all available with a TeamSnap+ subscription.

You also get free youth sports resources from Nike, Positive Coaching Alliance and other key partners – right in the TeamSnap app. Just tap Discover.

AUSTIN, TX — June 5, 2026 — Next Level Urgent Care, a leading provider of urgent care services across the Austin, Houston, and San Antonio areas, launched its partnership with TeamSnap this year to support youth sports leagues across the Austin, Texas area during the Spring 2026 season.

“At Next Level Urgent Care, we believe youth sports play an important role in helping kids build confidence, stay active, and learn valuable life skills,” said Billy Johnson, NP, Regional Vice President. “We’re proud to partner with TeamSnap to support local leagues across the Austin area and invest in programs that make sports more accessible, safe, and impactful for young athletes and their families.”

In their first season partnering with TeamSnap, Next Level Urgent Care sponsored five youth sports organizations: FIERCE United, Balcones Youth Sports Little League, Galaxy Soccer Club, UK Soccer School, and Cedar Park Youth League. Through this initiative, Next Level Urgent Care reinforced its commitment to keeping young athletes and their families healthy and active.

“Youth sports organizations are the backbone of local communities, and they shouldn’t have to struggle to keep their doors open. The best sponsorships don’t just put a logo on a banner — they keep kids on the field by removing real barriers, keeping fees low, fields maintained, and seasons running. That’s exactly what Next Level Urgent Care is doing here, and connecting leagues with that kind of community investment is core to what we do at TeamSnap,” said Nicole McCormack GM of TeamSnap brand solutions.

A meaningful portion of the partnership funds was reinvested directly into the participating leagues, benefiting many youth athletes. Next Level Urgent Care’s contributions support scholarships for families in need, equipment purchases and maintenance, staffing and operational expenses, and efforts to reduce or eliminate registration fees.

Beyond financial support, the partnership reinforced a shared focus on community wellness, with both Next Level Urgent Care and TeamSnap aligned in their mission to empower and nurture young athletes on and off the field.

League play for the Spring 2026 season will conclude at the end of May across various Austin-area locations.

About Next Level Urgent Care

Next Level Urgent Care provides fast, affordable, and high-quality care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries across Texas, with more than 45 clinics and virtual care designed to keep healthcare convenient and accessible for everyone.

About TeamSnap

As the #1 youth sports on-field partner, TeamSnap is at the center of the youth sports universe, the trusted ecosystem that millions of families, coaches, and teams rely on to organize and manage their seasons. TeamSnap gives brands a powerful way to connect with the heart of the youth sports community both online and on the field with sponsorships that meet them where they play, cheer, and compete. Through TeamSnap for Brands, brands aren’t just getting impressions. They’re supporting 45,000+ organizations, 4M+ teams, and 17.3M households across the country.

In early May, PlayMetrics completed the acquisition of SportsEngine from Versant Media Group. This created a handful of questions for the many clubs, leagues, associations, and sports organizations that currently run on the SportsEngine platform. 

Notably:
Is this still the right platform for us?

This guide is designed to help SportsEngine customers weigh their options after the announcement.
What to expect in the coming months? What are your options for next steps? And, what to consider if changing platforms is on your mind. 

Disclaimer: This page is based on publicly available information. SportsEngine® and PlayMetrics® are trademarks of their respective owners. This content is for informational purposes only and does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

How to choose the right SportsEngine alternative?

What are my options after PlayMetrics acquired SportsEngine? 

When SportsEngine customers learn of the acquisition news, they will likely fall into one of two buckets. 

1. Many will stay with SportsEngine and await the next steps from PlayMetrics. This is a completely valid option during the transition.
2. However, many will see this as an opportunity to evaluate the other options on the market. The youth sports world is full of different registration, scheduling, and communication platforms.

Many of these providers have unique strengths and weaknesses. Some platforms are better aligned for specific sports, for different organization sizes, and even varying compliance needs. 

Let’s dive into a few SportsEngine alternatives, what to consider when switching providers or platforms, and some other helpful advice along the way. 

What to know when evaluating SportsEngine alternative options

Any club director, sports administrator, or league operator can use this quick checklist to prepare for a new platform search. 

The right set of features for your organization 

Certain features have become table stakes across the industry. Think about your registration providers and payment processors. Communications between your parents, coaches, teams, club-wide, and league-wide. Roster or member management. Scheduling tools. Basic reporting. 

When conducting a new platform search, first confirm these features are all included at the base level. 

But that’s just the start. Evaluate which of these tools are the highest usage or priority in your organization. Does a provider excel at one, multiple, or all of these?

Even after that short evaluation, it’s still important to look at the add-on features. These can be the real difference-makers. 

• Are you looking to transfer a website with 10+ years of score data and award photos?
• Does your platform connect directly with a user-friendly mobile app for your parents and coaches?
• Are live streaming and player highlights available? If so, are the reviews good?
• Does the platform include additional support for coaches? Practice plans, team drills, etc. 
• Any additional support with fundraising or sponsorships to help drive down rising costs? 

Think about what’s most important for your organization. 

Pricing and payment considerations  

Hopefully, the feature sets helped you narrow down a few options.

Another helpful way to trim the sea of options of sports management platforms is to look into pricing. The pricing structure in your new platform plays a major role in determining the long-term financial health of your organization. 

Upfront cost is the first number you’ll learn during the discovery and demo process. Though an important number, you must also look beyond this upfront cost and understand how much a provider charges as your organization grows. 

The best advice is to find a platform that provides clear, predictable, and transparent pricing. For example, TeamSnap ONE uses flat subscription tiers where your value scales with you, rather than eating into your hard-earned revenue.

You’ll also want to look out for the add-on fees:
How much does a website with this new platform cost?
How about live streaming?
Will the service be included?

Support while switching platforms  

As you work through the feature set and the pricing structure, we’re confident a new platform choice will become clearer and clearer.
Still need help deciding between a couple of finalists?

Here at TeamSnap, we often see this as a deciding factor: how much support is offered by the new platform when switching from a different provider?

Will you work with a dedicated onboarding specialist?
Are there additional fees involved in that process?
Are you stuck building forms, transferring player data, and rebuilding a website on your own?
Or does the new platform provide support?

We’d highly recommend asking about this on any calls or demos you take! 

TeamSnap vs PlayMetrics comparison

After evaluating the alternatives, we expect many sports organizations to find themselves between two choices. Some may stick things out and wait for the next steps from PlayMetrics.

However, many others will consider a new all-in-one platform such as TeamSnap ONE. Here’s a high-level comparison between the two sports management platforms:

• Pricing Model: TeamSnap ONE is known for our transparent, flat subscription tier pricing. Never any hidden fees. We pride ourselves on scaling with our sports organizations as they grow, never eating up their additional revenue. 

• Platform & Features: While both platforms deliver on a strong set of features, TeamSnap ONE excels with a single, connected ecosystem for every single one of your administrators, coaches, parents, and team members. With our combination of HD live streaming, coaching practice plans (built with our pro-league partners), and the market’s top-rated mobile app, everything works together seamlessly. 

• Setup & Onboarding: TeamSnap ONE provides each new customer with a dedicated 1:1 onboarding specialist. They’ll guide you through the entire process and ensure you’re up and running in hours, not days or weeks. 

• Customer Support: TeamSnap ONE provides comprehensive live chat and email support operating from 8 AM to 10 PM, 7 days a week, for administrators, coaches, and parents alike, ensuring you never have to act as your community’s tech support during critical Saturday morning game windows.

• Platform Focus by Sport: PlayMetrics is often reviewed as a soccer-centric platform and structure within your day-to-day use. Meanwhile, TeamSnap ONE features true multi-sport capabilities, engineered to work across organizations of every type, size, sport, and operating structure. 

Is TeamSnap ONE the best alternative to SportsEngine? 

Absolutely. TeamSnap ONE stands out as the ultimate modern alternative to every youth sports management provider across the industry. Not only does TeamSnap provide a clear, predictable, and flat pricing structure, but we pride ourselves on the true interconnectivity of our software platform, top-rated mobile app, and feature set. 

Designed to work optimally for every type of organization, no matter the sport, the size, the operating structure, or their move from a different platform.

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Last fall, Bauer Hockey and TeamSnap teamed up to launch the Coach of the Year Award. The award celebrates the leaders who inspire players, families, and communities every hockey season.

Mason Roehreneck, of the 12U Easton Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) Mavericks in Ohio, heeded the call. Amidst hundreds of nominations, his coach, Jamie Chomic, stood out. 

Watch as hockey influencer Andrew Telfer, better known as “Nasher,” joins TeamSnap and Bauer Hockey to celebrate Coach Chomic’s win. 

The mental health crisis among adolescents and young adults began even before the pandemic. Pre-teens and teens today struggle with overwhelming stress, anxiety and depression.

The good news is that physical activity is a great mental health intervention. Simply being on a team, on the field and working up a sweat at practice can be a healthy choice for kids.

A coach has the opportunity to do even more, though.

And you do not need a degree to do it.

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Get tips, tools, training and more–exclusively in the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap partners with the best in sports for fun, effective drills, practice plans, and at-home training that will make your season the best one ever. Think: Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, Premier Lacrosse League, and more. And it’s all available with a TeamSnap+ subscription.

You also get free youth sports resources from Nike, Positive Coaching Alliance and other key partners – right in the TeamSnap app. Just tap Discover.

Exclusive partnership brings AI-powered camera control, live streaming, and game-day moments into a single platform for sports organizations, teams, and families 

Chicago, April 22, 2026 – TeamSnap, the #1 youth sports management platform, and XbotGo, a leader in AI-powered sports cameras, today announced an exclusive partnership to redefine live streaming in youth sports. Together, the companies are introducing the first fully integrated, all-in-one live streaming experience, bringing camera control, live video, and game-day moments into TeamSnap ONE. 

XbotGo is the leading innovator in AI-powered sports video, making broadcast-quality, automated game capture accessible to every team and family. The partnership brings live streaming into the same app teams already use to manage schedules, communication, and game-day coordination. By combining TeamSnap’s scale and reach with XbotGo’s Falcon AI-powered camera technology, the companies are making it easier for coaches, parents, and organizations to capture, share, and relive the moments that matter most. 

“We’re focused on making game day simpler and more connected for the entire youth sports community,” said Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap. “Families want an easy way to capture and share the moments that matter. Coaches want less friction on game day. Organizations want technology that fits naturally into how they already run their programs. By partnering exclusively with XbotGo, we’re bringing live streaming into TeamSnap ONE and taking another step toward a more complete season experience.” 

Today, streaming in youth sports often means piecing together multiple technologies for team operations, camera setup, live video, and sharing. This fragmented approach creates added complexity on game day and disconnects video from the rest of the team experience. 

TeamSnap and XbotGo remove that friction with one connected experience inside TeamSnap ONE. The same app teams use to manage their season now powers camera setup, live streaming, and one-tap highlights. Combined with TeamSnap’s platform, which powers registration, schedules, communication, and game-day coordination, the partnership extends that experience into video, connecting everything from signup to game-day moments in one system. 

Powered by XbotGo’s Falcon camera, the experience combines AI-powered tracking, robotic zoom, and high-quality 4K HD video, all built directly into TeamSnap ONE. By integrating advanced camera technology into the platform families and organizations already trust, the partnership makes live streaming a natural part of the season — not a separate workflow on game day. 

“As a sports parent myself, I know the struggle of missing a goal while fiddling with a phone. XbotGo was built to make sports video smarter, simpler, and more accessible,” said David Tan, Founder and CEO at XbotGo. “By integrating directly with TeamSnap ONE, we’re bringing that experience directly into the platform sports organizations, teams, and families already rely on every day. This partnership makes it easier to stream every game, capture every moment, and stay connected from anywhere.” 

The announcement marks the beginning of a broader evolution in how youth sports communities capture, share, and experience the season. Together, TeamSnap and XbotGo are building a more connected future where team operations, live streaming, and season memories live in one place. 

To learn more about the TeamSnap and XbotGo partnership and sign up for our early innovators program, visit https://info.teamsnap.com/xbotgo.html. 

About TeamSnap

TeamSnap – the #1 sports management platform – has pioneered the future of youth sports technology for more than 15 years. With 19,000+ sports organizations and more than 30 million parents, players, coaches and administrators across more than 100 different sports and activities, TeamSnap powers the largest and most engaged online community in youth sports. Through TeamSnap, brands have invested more than $20 million in youth sports sponsorships, fueling communities and giving more kids the chance to play. 

For more information, visit the TeamSnap website, and follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. 

About XbotGo 

XbotGo is the consumer AI brand of Blink Tech, Inc., founded by Dr. David Tan — a computer vision expert, hardware innovator, and passionate soccer dad. Driven by the belief that everyone should be able to capture and relive their best sports moments, XbotGo makes pro-level videography easy and accessible for all. With a core team of graduates from globally renowned institutions and veterans from leading tech companies, XbotGo operates in Silicon Valley, Texas, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Suzhou, leveraging global R&D and supply chain advantages to drive innovation worldwide. 

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When you sign your child up for a youth sports team, it’s natural to think about the many positive attributes of playing a sport—like discovering the power of teamwork or forming healthy friendships.

But it’s important to also pause and reflect on how sport environments might create an opportunity for bullying. Learn the signs of bullying behavior, including how it can manifest in sport.

Get tips, tools, training and more–exclusively in the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap partners with the best in sports for fun, effective drills, practice plans, and at-home training that will make your season the best one ever. Think: Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, Premier Lacrosse League, and more. And it’s all available with a TeamSnap+ subscription.

You also get free youth sports resources from Nike, Positive Coaching Alliance and other key partners – right in the TeamSnap app. Just tap Discover.

This season, TeamSnap and Major League Baseball (MLB) joined forces to help young pitchers develop a game that is not only smart but sustainable.

Inspired by the findings of a year-long study from MLB on injuries among pitchers, which found that pitching injuries were on the rise even among the youngest players, the new Pitch Smart video series from TeamSnap and MLB gives baseball coaches, parents and players alike the latest thinking on long-term pitcher health. 

Hear from Dr. Christopher Camp, Head Team Physician and Director of High Performance for the Minnesota Twins, on how to reduce youth injuries so young baseball players can play the long game.

Hear from Jim Schlossnagle, Head Baseball Coach of the University of Texas, on how to recognize fatigue.

Or get perspective from Jason Maxwell, former MLB player and National Team Manager for USA Baseball, on the risks of chasing velocity.

The goal? To make sure young players don’t cut their baseball careers short by chasing short-term goals. 

“Major League Baseball partnered with TeamSnap to spread the word about pitcher health,” said John D’Angelo, Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President of Amateur and Medical Baseball Operations. “We brought the best minds in sports medicine together with top baseball coaches to share their wisdom and give TeamSnap’s vast audience of baseball parents, coaches and young players themselves the tools and insight they need for a healthy and durable career in baseball.”

How do I find the latest Pitch Smart videos in the TeamSnap app?

If you have an existing youth baseball team, simply switch to that team in the TeamSnap app, head to Discover and scroll right until you see the Pitch Smarter layout. 

Milestone Underscores Scalable Model Delivering Real Community Impact While Connecting Brands with Communities Nationwide

Chicago, March 31, 2026 – TeamSnap, the #1 youth sports management platform, today announced it has surpassed $20 million given back to youth sports organizations nationwide through brand-sponsored programs on its platform. The milestone reflects the scale and durability of TeamSnap’s sponsorship infrastructure, delivering measurable value for national brands by connecting them with engaged families and supporting sustained participation across local sports communities.

Through these programs, TeamSnap has facilitated sponsorship funding for more than 45,000 youth sports organizations and 4 million teams, reaching 17.3 million households across the U.S. and Canada. In total, brand sponsorships activated through TeamSnap reach more than 100 million parents, players, coaches, and fans annually through on-field and in-community activations.

As youth sports participation costs have risen more than 40 percent since 2019, TeamSnap’s sponsorship model helps reduce operational friction for leagues and clubs by offsetting common expenses such as registration, equipment, travel, and tournament fees. The result is greater continuity for families invested in youth sports and more sustainable operations for the organizations that serve them.

“This milestone reflects the infrastructure we have built to operate at national scale while delivering tangible, local outcomes,” said Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap. “TeamSnap enables brands to show up consistently in communities families trust, while ensuring youth sports organizations have the support they need to keep seasons running smoothly. It is a model designed for long-term participation, engagement, and value on both sides.”

Youth sports reaches nearly half of the U.S. population and represents one of the most trusted environments for engaging families. More than 570 national and regional brand partners across CPG, automotive, travel, finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, including Spectrum, Fiber Home Internet, Kraft Heinz, Meiji America, Progressive, ScottsMiracle-Gro, BODYARMOR, and e.l.f. Beauty, currently leverage TeamSnap’s platform to activate sponsorships and advertising programs at scale with local relevance.

“Participation in youth sports brings neighbors together and strengthens communities,” said Sharon Peters, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Spectrum. “Partnering with TeamSnap allows us to support local leagues at scale while building lasting connections with families across the country. It’s an impactful way for us to invest in the communities we proudly serve.” 

For leagues and clubs, sponsorship funding delivered through TeamSnap helps ensure programs remain well-resourced and accessible season after season.

“The sponsorship funding our clubs have received through TeamSnap helped manage costs and focus on delivering a strong experience for our families,” said Justin Miller, CEO of Rush Soccer. “Support like this makes a real difference at the local level and helps keep participation steady across our programs.”

With unmatched reach across millions of teams and tens of millions of families, TeamSnap has become a central platform for youth sports sponsorships nationwide. The $20 million milestone marks a foundation for continued growth, reinforcing youth sports as a powerful, scalable channel for brand engagement and long-term community connection.

About TeamSnap

TeamSnap – the #1 sports management platform – has pioneered the future of youth sports technology for more than 15 years. With 19,000+ sports organizations and more than 30 million parents, players, coaches and administrators across more than 100 different sports and activities, TeamSnap powers the largest and most engaged online community in youth sports. Through TeamSnap, brands have invested more than $20 million in youth sports sponsorships, fueling communities and giving more kids the chance to play.

For more information, visit the TeamSnap website, and follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

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JConnelly for TeamSnap
teamsnap@jconnelly.com
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