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For years, TeamSnap has worked with brands to distribute product samples through local youth sports leagues and tournaments. Now, we’re expanding that offering...

Women's soccer is growing ahead of the World Cup, but the bigger goal is keeping more girls playing long after the tournament ends.

Youth soccer is having a breakout moment in America. Participation is climbing, fields are bustling with kids of all backgrounds, and the sport’s cultural footprint is expanding fast. With the 2026 World Cup coming to North America, this is more than a trend – it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity for brand marketers. Youth soccer in 2025…

Marketing leaders in 2025 face a confluence of challenges. Economic uncertainty has put CFOs and CEOs on high alert, squeezing marketing budgets and demanding proof of ROI on every dollar. According to Gartner, only 24% of CMOs say they had sufficient budget to execute their 2024 strategy, as marketing budgets have declined 15% year-on-year, from…

Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation, particularly with women and girls. 474,000 girls between six and seventeen years old play flag football , a 63% growth in participation since 2019. 25% of all participants in NFL Flag are female.

If you’re a brand that hasn’t bought into the ‘Olympic Partner Programme’, also known as the highest level of sponsorship that grants global marketing rights to the Olympic games, there’s…

Youth sports parents are great fans to have on your sidelines–yes, they cheer loudly for their athletes but they also make noise for their favorite brands.

Digital marketing continues to change, but one audience targeting strategy that has continuously proved its effectiveness in capturing attention is contextual advertising. Contextual advertising goes a step further than traditional demographic-based targeting, and uses real-time behavior to engage with audiences on a personal level.

We discuss the five keys to organizing successful youth sports practices. This can be used by coaches or administrators looking to set their coaches up for success.

Originally from Ireland, Lisa Finegan grew up playing Gaelic football, soccer, and basketball. She started playing rugby “late” – at 16, continued through college and competed at the international level. After traveling around the world, she moved to Los Angeles where she has spent the last 10 years as the co-director of the ICEF Student…

Josh Cilman moved to Vienna, Virginia, when he was 9 years old and played Little League there, eventually playing baseball through college. When he moved back to Vienna with his young family, he wanted to give back to the Little League program, so he started coaching. Ten years later, he’s coached his kids from Rookies…

Young athletes feel better – and play better – when they have what they need for practices and games. Cleats and uniforms are a no-brainer. But are there magical items that prevent a meltdown – either physical or mental – on a hot soccer , baseball or lacrosse field?

Sports parents practically live on the field or in the gym, and if you’re going to be spending hours of your life cheering your kid on, you may as well be comfortable. Here are some must-have items to help make the whole sports-viewing experience that much better.

Did you know lacrosse is considered the fastest-growing sport in the US. Since 2000, it’s ballooned more than 200% – and hailed as a“a gender equitable, highly athletic, dynamic game.” People, lacrosse is fun – fun to watch, fun to learn, fun to play.

Got Basketball? Get to know TeamSnap’s latest training curriculum – built with the Jr. NBA.

While in grad school at the University of Pittsburgh, Michael Jones coached a middle school soccer team at the Lab School, a K-8 school affiliated with the university. He had a great experience, but was hesitant to coach at the high school where he landed his first teaching job. It wasn’t until his two children…

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…

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.

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…

Did you know that a volleyball was originally created by using the inside part of a basketball? You probably haven’t ever imagined what the inside portion of a basketball looks like, but it’s rubbery and functions much like a volleyball does today. The sport was invented in 1895 and the YMCA published the first rules.…

Baseball tryouts are right around the corner and for players, making the youth baseball team is a top priority. Here are 10 tips you can share with your players to…

The USA Softball youth program started in 1974, and since then softball has continuously grown in popularity in the states. Softball actually began with a boxing glove and broomstick and was known as “indoor baseball” in Chicago in 1877. The sport has come along way and has triumphed through some major milestones like Title IX,…

Volunteers, whether they are helping with league operations or specific sports clubs, are integral to keeping the day-to-day process running smoothly. They also offer valuable support and help for games and special events throughout seasons. Volunteers are important to cost management for organizations. Parents and other volunteers willing to donate their time to coach or…