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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…

The trip is booked. You’re going to a tournament with your team and it’s the first of the season. Excitement is high, but trip logistics are in question. The location for the tournament and the game schedule is set, the hotel is booked, a team dinner is accounted for, but what about everything else?

The car is packed, the snacks are properly stocked, and the kids are buckled up. The weekend agenda is as follows: soccer, soccer, and more soccer. As parents, you may be familiar with sports sports and more sports for your weekend plans. Most of the time, as a parent, you are in charge of driving…

Did you know that softballs are harder than baseballs? While the sports can often be grouped together, they are notably different; from the game rules, equipment, leagues, and how tryouts are operated.

As a coach, you are responsible for creating a safe learning environment for your sports team. A safe environment is one where learners feel physically, emotionally, and socially comfortable. Your athletes should feel protected by thoughtful adults and community members who care about their safety. There are three key areas to consider in creating safety:…

Many youth athletic coaches dread the “playing time” conversation at any level of play. In fact, some coaches create a hard fast rule that they don’t have conversations about playing time, ever. Or a coach might offer to have the “playing time” discussion, but only with the entire team AND their parents in attendance. Imagine…

Whether you are a coach or a parent on a youth athletic team, you can help to prevent bullying. At the start of the season, begin a discussion about bullying. First identify what bullying is and then figure out your organization’s plan to prevent it. Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it.…

If you ever watch professional football, you might notice that these huge athletes are surprisingly flexible on the field. For instance, you might see an NFL offensive lineman fold his six-foot-seven, three-hundred-pound frame over far enough to place his palms flat on the ground. With his legs straight! And, he can comfortably hold himself there…

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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…