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…

Dash Johnson, a Positive Coaching Alliance Coach of the Year nominee, on the mindset that matters for a great baseball practice.

Soccer is in Mike Pereira’s blood. His family played for generations in Portugal. As part of the first generation to be born in the US, Mike grew up around soccer, but he didn’t begin coaching until he had kids – first at the parks and rec level and eventually for a travel league through the…

Like most coaches, Cobie Lee grew up playing a lot of sports. After getting her degree in physical education, she taught PE at the elementary school level for 15 years. But it wasn’t until she moved to high school that she truly began her coaching journey. For the past four years, Lee has been the…

Lindsey Wright grew up around coaches. Her dad coached soccer at the rec level and her mom volunteered as a cheerleading coach. When Lindsey started playing soccer in third grade, it quickly became her passion. She played through her first three years of high school, until a negative experience with the coach destroyed that passion.…

By 15, Ashley Anton had reached the highest level in the US Gymnastics Junior Olympic program, but she struggled with injuries and lackluster coaches. When her coach didn’t show up to a competition, Ashley realized the younger girls had no one to lead them – and stepped up. Before that, Ashley hadn’t considered coaching as…

MLS GO, the youth recreational soccer program of MLS, supports participation, growth, and access to recreational youth soccer. And its latest offering, the MLS GO PLAYBOOK, is now available on mobile exclusively on TeamSnap’s platforms.

Plenty of kids who play youth sports – from tee ball at the local rec center to the high school varsity water polo team – dream of playing in college (and beyond!). And while the numbers are not necessarily on everyone’s side, there are smart ways to turn a promising youth sports career into something…

If you coach, or have a kid who plays youth sports, you obviously need to know where to be and when, and who’s going to show up at practices and games.

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…