The world of sports sponsorship is gearing up for another transformative year. The union between sports and brands continues to evolve; and 2023 laid down the foundation for change, from the introduction of new sponsorship media with emerging sports, to the increased attention on women’s leagues .

Community impact programs are an opportunity for brands to get involved in a more meaningful way. At the forefront, community impact organizations strive to better understand and address and or solve an issue surrounding the community. TeamSnap, for example, has TeamSnap Impact , which is dedicated towards evening the playing field and allowing more access…

Sports sponsorships provide a platform for brands to boost their visibility and connect with their audience. But long gone are the days where the only viable opportunities for brands were professional men’s leagues. These days sports sponsorships opportunities for brands are vast: ranging from up and coming sports like pickleball, to opportunities on the youth…

In recent years, the landscape of sports and entertainment has undergone a profound transformation with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and sponsorships. This shift from a traditional model where athletes and individuals were limited in their ability to capitalize on their personal brand and talent gained momentum starting in the early 2020s.

The sports sponsorship landscape has long favored professional male leagues, relegating women’s and girls’ athletic endeavors to the shadows. However, in 2022 there has been an astounding shift: Professional women’s sports sponsorships grew 20% year over year, according to SponsorUnited.

At 14-years-old, girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. There are many reasons why girls are more likely to drop out of sports, including cost, social stigma, decreased quality of experience, and lack of positive role models. What if brands could play more of a role in keeping girls…

Sponsoring a local sports team can be a highly effective marketing strategy for businesses looking to increase brand visibility and community engagement . Not only does it allow you to support your local community, but it also provides an opportunity to align your brand with the positive values associated with sports. In this article, we…

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is in full swing; and the world is watching. In fact, FIFA announced that it has sold more than 1.5 million tickets to this year’s event, which has already surpassed the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket sales. And for those who couldn’t physically make it to New Zealand…

Early mornings, late nights, jammed afternoons, and lots of homework and cramming for tests in between school practices, club practices, and the social pressures of friends and peers. But there…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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

Sophia Calegari’s junior season was cut short by an ankle sprain after a mid-game collision—one of millions of sports injuries young athletes face each year. As Dr. Emily Kraus of Stanford Children’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center notes, these injuries can range from common sprains to more serious tears—but many are preventable, helping athletes stay…

There’s what you learn at practice, and there’s what you learn outside of practice. This spring, TeamSnap and Major League Soccer joined forces to help young soccer players at all levels improve their game – at home.

Discover the impact of youth sports sponsorships (TeamSnap Sponsorship) and how it transforms youth sports by providing vital funding, supporting families in need, and fostering stronger communities.

H ow do online registration tools help increase funding for youth sports organizations? In this article, we’ll explain five ways a registration tool can help.

List of the best fundraising ideas for youth sports organizations looking to cut costs for families and daily operations. Running a successful youth sports club, league, or organization requires many things: time, dedication, organization, communication, supportive technology, and many more. It also requires proper funding.

Join TeamSnap’s upcoming webinar to learn how to secure more sponsorships and simplify your funding strategy in 2025. Is your youth sports organization facing pressure to find new funding through sponsorships? You may be looking to offset the rising costs of equipment or help set up a new scholarship fund for your players. Luckily, TeamSnap’s…

Using these four strategies will help your youth sports organization strengthen sponsorship relationships and nurture longer-term success. Sponsorships have become a necessary part of almost every youth sports organization. We’re in a time where the youth sports market may reach over $77 billion by 2026 and families spend upwards of $1,400 annually. All this means…

Discover six innovative features a youth sports app must provide the coaches in your organization. Youth sports coaches juggle more responsibilities than ever before. In today’s digital world, they’re not only expected to run great practices and help our athletes develop, but they act as communicators, finance managers, weather forecasters, scheduler administrators, equipment staff, facility…

How can you introduce new digital tools to youth sports coaches? TeamSnap’s Tori Burnett explores the four top tips. Youth sports coaches are juggling more than ever before. The job of a youth sports coach consists of much more than just practice plans and game plans. Fortunately, digital tools are everywhere we look – including…

Sean Jensen explains how quality youth sports coaching drives better player development, boosting retention along the way. Have you ever heard that 90 percent of restaurants fail in the first year?