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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…

To celebrate Women’s History Month, our friends over at Positive Coaching Alliance took some time to shine a spotlight on some of the amazing women they have on staff. Hear their stories about how sports have shaped their lives and the lessons they learned along the way:

Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings, Lindsey Harding, joined PCA’s Casey Miller, for our Sports Can Battle Racism Roundtable series. Harding joined us to celebrate national girls and women in sports day, but also came together to discuss the topic of race in the sports space and what we need to do to make positive…

Over a six-month period, a research team from the Departments of Kinesiology at Cal State East Bay and Saint Mary’s College of California, with support from the Positive Coaching Alliance Gender Equity Initiative, examined best practices and breakthroughs for getting girls* into the game and advancing gender equity in youth sports programming. The team, all…

Let’s collectively get more girls into the game, support women coaches and all coaches of girls, and advance gender equity in youth sports environments!

It wasn’t so long ago that the only sports games shown on TV featured male athletes. Now, we’re seeing women’s sports on TV not only hit major stations, but bring in record-breaking audiences. According to a report released by Samba TV, an audience analytics company, in November 2022, notable viewership growth was detected for the…

WRITTEN BY VERSUS Improve your decision-making in sports–on the field and off. The one skill that is often overlooked is the coaches’ and athletes’ ability to make correct decisions under intense pressure and time constraints.

Coaching football is no easy task, so TeamSnap has researched and developed some top tips for coaches. For all of the football coaches out there, either at the beginning of your coaching career or well in the mix of it, perhaps a few of these tips can help you out on the field. For additional…

Great basketball coaches have a combination of education, experience, and skill. For basketball coaches, there’s a skill in communication unlike other sports and that’s how to project in a loud gym or arena. Basketball coaches have to be able to be heard when balls are bouncing, sneakers and squeaking, and the sounds of the gym…

Before diving into cameras, features, or live streaming tech, there’s another question youth sports organizations need to answer: Who’s actually going to run your live streaming program? It sounds simple….

When your youth sports organization starts looking into live streaming, one of the first questions is pretty obvious: How much will this cost? But getting the answer isn’t always as…

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…

Understanding baseball stats can help everyone follow the game better and support player development. Baseball is a sport full of numbers and statistics. For youth players, parents, and coaches, learning what the stats mean can feel overwhelming. They also should be taught and introduced at the right age level. While that may be a personal…

Take the stress out of roster creation with these simple strategies that help you build balanced, happy, and ready-to-play teams.

Keep your youth sports website fresh, engaging, and helpful with content that serves players, parents, and coaches all year long.

We break down three ways that improving parent experience in our youth sports programs can boost satisfaction and grow your club season after season.

Jim Dahline, a TeamSnap technology expert and longtime hockey organizer, breaks down five reasons hockey clubs love TeamSnap. Hockey runs deep in my family and my daily life. I’ve got multiple kids who have participated in a number of youth sports programs. My daughter has “graduated” from youth sports, but my son is developing through…