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.

Sponsorships can fuel youth sports programs for a variety of reasons: fighting rising costs, covering the burden of facilities, and so much more.

How can youth sports coaching increase participation rates? We’ll discuss the four top ways in this guide from TeamSnap. For a long time, the youth sports industry has understood the impact of effective coaching . Effective coaching leads to a wealth of positive outcomes for parents, organization leaders, and communities as a whole. And most…

We’ll cover four quick tips for using TeamSnap+ to enhance your next youth sports practice thanks to new coaching and management features.

Break through these common youth sports sponsorships challenges for organizations and unlock better access to sponsorship opportunities with TeamSnap. Youth sports organizations play a key role in developing the talent, skills, and mental health of our young athletes. However, one crucial challenge often hinders these organizations: funds.

Here are four proven methods to evaluate coaching effectiveness in youth sports, which can be used for all organizations. Coaching has a pivotal role in youth sports . Not only does it develop the young athletes’ skills, but it also shapes their character and teamwork abilities. A coach’s impact extends beyond the field: it often…

A quick look at the five most common reasons your youth sports sponsors aren’t renewing and how to fix it.

Design an effective lacrosse tournament registration form using these best practices. Registration is the most important entry point for your lacrosse organization, season after season. And that’s especially true when trying to organize the chaos that can be a youth lacrosse tournament . Here are some best practices for designing an effective tournament registration form.

A few helpful tips to get sponsorship for your youth lacrosse team from TeamSnap for Business. Youth lacrosse is expensive. That’s why one of the best channels for making your programs more affordable is getting youth lacrosse sponsorships. Youth lacrosse sponsorship is a marketing channel that involves sponsoring a youth lacrosse team, league, or individual…