Category: General Sports

TeamSnap Impact spent the day in Brooklyn with Parkway Hoops, a youth basketball organization in Brooklyn, NY. Parkway is a basketball organization and community that aims to be a place…

The holiday sports tournament season can be a hectic time for parents, with multiple games, practices, and events to manage. Here are five tips to help specifically you hockey parents…

TeamSnap Impact is going international! We were very excited to further our gender equity initiative and provide support for young girls to participate in the Ringette Championships taking place in…

TeamSnap is proud to partner with Positive Coaching Alliance and be a founder of their Sport Equity Round tables. These round table discussions take place in various cities across the…

Is there ever enough time to play ball? If you ask, Parkway Hoops founder Peter, he’d surely answer: “Never!” When it comes to running a youth sports organization, the universal…

Why is an essential list of soccer terms important? Often considered the most popular sport in the world, soccer is loved by millions around the globe. Sometimes referred to as…

Winter season is quickly approaching, believe it or not. Streamlining communication within a youth sports team can only help families, coaches, and organizations during a very busy time of year….

Coaches play a pivotal role in sports, influencing not only the athletic development of participants, but also their personal growth and character development. Coaches are truly the unsung heroes of…

TeamSnap surprised a girls flag football team during Good Morning America’s afternoon show. During a 1-hour special show, also known as “GMA3 Tailgate Takeover” from Metlife Stadium, TeamSnap CEO Peter…

In July, TeamSnap Impact announced a partnership with Beyond Sport as the latest Funding Partner of the Return to Play Fund (RTPF) co-founded with ESPN. “TeamSnap Impact is thrilled to…

WAIT, WHAT IS A GRANT? A grant is a sum of money given for a particular purpose. There are a variety of national grants designed specifically for youth sports purposes,…

While young athletes gain a variety of positive mental health benefits from playing sports, pressures from highly competitive play can also pose mental health challenges. Listen in as ‘Winning Is…

TeamSnap Impact is thrilled to increase our support of NFL Flag Football. This year we will not only support the National event, NFL Flag Football Championship, but will also be the…

Did you know that TeamSnap can actually help your team, club or league create a website? TeamSnap Website Builder gives you a website you’ll not only be proud of but…

TeamSnap Impact, in partnership with Northern California Volleyball Association, flew to Reno, Nevada for the Far Western National Qualifier volleyball tournament. TeamSnap sponsored four teams at the tournament, and spent…

Last week, TeamSnap Impact went to Silver Spring, Maryland to join Maryland State Youth Soccer Association’s “Let’s Play” community event. Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) and TeamSnap went from…

This article, authored by LeagueSide CEO Evan Brandoff, was originally published on Advertising Week 360. The events of June 2020 brought a monumental change to American life, as the killing of…

Celebrating Women’s History Month with our partner, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), by shining a light on amazing women in sports.

Lindsey Harding, Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings, talks about how we need more female coaches in sports.

The two-pager of easy-to-digest tips can help any youth sports program level the playing field for female athletes!

Quick information and resources to help ensure girls can reap the benefits of lifelong health, positive sports experiences, and sustained athletic engagement.

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…

National Girls & Women in Sports Day (Feb. 1) is a day focused on celebrating the power of women in sports. Participation in sports can shape a young female athlete’s…

On Thursday, January 26, TeamSnap presented the Positive Coaching Alliance National Coach of the Year award to Theresa Sherry. Sherry was honored at the annual Game Changer Awards and Benefit…

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…

Youth sports is a $19 billion dollar industry and is still growing. While many youth sports leagues, programs and clubs slowed down or fully stopped during the pandemic, we’ve seen…

The Positive Coaching Alliance’s (PCA) has recognized the 2023 National Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap. This award is one of the highest honors a U.S. youth…

It may seem like it’s been forever since you last seen your sports team. The holiday season has a way of putting a pause on just about everything. If you’re a…

As we look back on 2022, one of TeamSnap’s biggest accomplishments of the year is launching TeamSnap Impact, a community impact program dedicated to leveling the playing field for young athletes…

David Copeland-Smith explains how to attain the proper mindset to become a better player. Take a look at the physique of any top level athlete and you’ll notice how hard…

It’s hard to predict when emergency situations will arise, but one thing your sports organization can do is to have a solid plan in place communication wise when a chaotic…

If you’re a basketball coach or team manager, chances are you spend a lot of time dealing with organizational tasks like tracking player attendance, scheduling games and practices, wrangling volunteers,…

You may be the type of coach that can wing a practice on the spot. You may be the type of coach that plans everything from the 5 minute water…

If you are a soccer coach or parent tackling coaching for the first time, here’s a basic rundown as to what a preseason session could look like for your soccer…

The preseason panic, it doesn’t have to occur! While preseason is a staple for many sports across the world, as they gear up for their seasons, it doesn’t have to…

In case you haven’t snagged a sticker book, turned on the television, or checked any social media recently, TeamSnap is here to remind you that the 2022 FIFA World Cupâ„¢…

For many families, a game of football on Thanksgiving is about as common as an apple pie to round out the feast and a side of mashed potatoes and gravy….

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…

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…

Coaching is no walk in the park, so TeamSnap has researched and developed some top tips for coaches. For all of the soccer coaches out there, either at the beginning…

The holiday season is quickly approaching! This time of year can bring about lots of holiday spirit, but also some pressure to keep up with regular training regimens, especially as…

The holiday season is a great opportunity to give back. Sports organizations of all sizes can re-visit core values of community by thinking of creative ways to make an impact…

Over the weekend, TeamSnappers from Colorado had a blast volunteering at the Special Olympics Colorado State Flag Football tournament. The event took place at Colorado State University in Fort Collins,…

Opening up about mental health can be challenge no matter the age. In an effort to address mental health in sports and the additional hardships that have come out of…

Youth sports at its very core represent fun. The whole idea around kids playing sports is to stay active, learn new skills and socialize. It can get complicated however, because…

Youth athletes dedicate a lot of their time to improving skills, attending practices and games. There’s another piece to the puzzle here though, and that’s the power of observation. Watching…

TeamSnap covers all things youth sports, so it’s only right to tap into one of the most growing sports in North America, pickleball. If you are reading this you may…

Coaches, they need love too! We all know how important a coach’s role is in a kid’s life, so this month we’re putting the ball in your court and letting…

Let’s keep it simple here, don’t you want to know who’s available this season? At the very foundation of youth sports, knowing how many players you have and who is…

As a club and or league organizer it’s important to keep your coaches engaged and feeling appreciated. Coaches are integral to the success of a program, so in order to…

Appreciation goes a long way, especially for a coach who dedicates many hours to the well-being and development of your child. Most coaches feel fulfilled by their work helping young…

We’ve all had a bad day. Probably for us adults, plenty of them! That doesn’t necessarily make it any easier when your child comes home from school or practice and…

Fall is here which means you may have a calendars in paper form, on your phone, your laptop, on a whiteboard, you name it. One of the easiest ways to…

Written by Mallory Adamson from Yardstik, TeamSnap’s new partner for background checks Just as helmets have evolved as we’ve become more educated about concussions, background checks (and the types of…

If you are looking to stay active this fall and try something new, there are plenty of sports to choose from. Whether you are a parent hoping to show your…

You don’t have to be a ‘stats person’ to appreciate a collection of sports data. Statistics allow teams to track progress, learn from previous performances, and also share highlights. With…

Sports fans: We know them, we (certainly) hear them, and we love them. Whether it’s a youth baseball game or a professional basketball game, fans are a key part of…

There’s no better way to prepare for a hockey season than to use the off-season to get stronger, faster, and more explosive. For most hockey players, seasons are long. Typically…

Hockey season is quickly approaching which means the time has come to start thinking about preseason. Like most sports, hockey requires a fair amount of preparation from the players, coaches…

Time management is a skill important in all aspects of life. For student-athletes, understanding how to best utilize time is a something that will only help them in their academic,…

“It’s important to find balance.” I don’t know how many times I heard that when I was a student-athlete. It’s already a balancing act when you are playing a sport…

If your youth sports team has been off for the summer, here are some team bonding activities you can do with your group during preseason or throughout the beginning of…

Game day is here! Before taking the field, court, or whichever surface your team competes on, a coach must decide who on the team will put their best foot forward….

In order for a team to be successful, coaches must create a positive environment that motivates as well as supports the players. Creating a positive environment doesn’t always come natural…

High school and college athletes can now profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) which means creating a personal brand holds much more weight now than it ever has…

Preseason meetings are the foundation for the season ahead. As a coach, it’s important to layout the framework for the team and parents before the whirlwind of the year takes…

Summer is coming to an end, which can only mean one thing: school and sports are picking back up again. Whether this is an exciting time of year for you…

In order for a youth sports organization to thrive, there has to be the right coaching staff in place to inspire and cultivate a positive and educational experience. Coaches, just…

Summer sports camps are another way for young athletes to continue to improve as athletes while also developing mentally and socially. Wherever you are while you’re reading this, consider a…

You may have heard the phrase: FOMO, also known as fear of missing out. TeamSnap knows the feeling and that’s why we’ve created a feature called TeamSnap Live! that allows…

If you ask any coach about their tips for making preseason as successful as possible, they will likely lead with the importance of organization and thoughtful planning. Just like anything,…

As a former collegiate athlete I never felt like there was an off-season. When you are competing at a Division 1 school, the sport operates all year long. As a…

In order for any operation to run smoothly, people must know what they are doing. Sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, there are too many ways to communicate assignments, roles, and…

Isabelle Zanzini is a certified personal trainer and works with athletes of all levels in Brazil and the United States. She is a former collegiate soccer player and currently coaches…

If you haven’t heard of pickleball, you are probably not alone. While the sport has been around since 1965, it’s seen rapid growth over the years due to its popularity…

After a game you may identify with one of the following: Player: “I wish I could remember what time I scored.” Parent: “I’m so bummed I missed the game. I…

Fall sports are almost here, which means it’s about that time to start planning. As summer wraps up, TeamSnap has put together the ultimate planning checklist to help you prepare…

Did you know that back-to-school shopping can actually make a positive impact in your community and beyond? When you are gearing up for the school year, there are some tips…

There’s nothing quite like the countdown for back-to-school. Teaching assignments go out, the anticipation about who will be in your class takes over, and let us not forget about fall…

What happens first: Back-to-sports planning or back-to-school planning? TeamSnap has some insight, parents actually start planning for sports first. While most parents can agree school takes the priority, sports preparation…

As an adult playing in a sports league, you’re likely looking for an outlet. Your desk job, 9-5, or home-life obligations are left behind when you step onto the field,…

Making the decision to become a coach is already an important step. Now, you can focus your energy on everything you need to do to be the best possible coach….

Summer vacation is here! Instead of going back to the usual routine of carpool duty to practices, repetitive school lunches, late-night homework and traveling to games and practices every day,…

What is a typical day in the life of a young athlete during the summer? While it obviously varies person to person and family to family, there are some constants…

Whether you are a sports parent, sports owner, athlete, coach, or fan, the 50th anniversary of Title IX is a day worth honoring and celebrating. On this day, June 23,…

You may be thinking, a guide for more activities doesn’t feel like a break. However, if you are a young athlete reading this, a coach, or parent, the purpose of…

What if we told you that an adventure exists anywhere you go or are. This summer, don’t worry about traveling far to make a memorable experience for your family. If…

Board games and movie nights can be fun, but finding ways to do family activities outdoors especially when the weather is nice knocks monopoly out of the water. This summer,…

TeamSnap has an easy-to-use integration with our friends at TeamGenius to help run tryouts and team evaluations. With a TeamGenius account you can easily import your TeamSnap rosters to TeamGenius,…

Juneteenth, is a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery as an institution in the U.S. and has been celebrated annually on June 19 since 1866. TeamSnap will observe the…

Whether they are cheering from the sidelines, playing catch in the backyard after practice, or being a coach and leader in their community, a father’s role in any young athlete’s…

If you are a parent manager for your child’s sports team, you know the tasks can pile up. Parent managers are typically put in place to help the coaches out…

TeamSnap launched its first-ever Off-Season video series earlier this week to give athletes, teams, and coaches resources to stay engaged, committed, and motivated even when the season is over. The…

College coaches dedicate a lot of time to travel the country to watch aspiring college athletes showcase their skills, however it’s impossible to see everyone. Luckily, highlight videos are the…

There is something special about bouncing a basketball for the first time, feeling the ball hit the blacktop and spring back up or the satisfaction of wrapping your fingers around…

June is a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month was originally established to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (a riot in response to mass arrests of…

Only 6% of high school students go on to play a collegiate sport, according to the NCAA Recruiting Facts. To paint an even clearer picture as to how rare it…

Summer is almost here, and it’s a great time for kids to get outside and participate in sports! Summer sports are a perfect chance to make new friends and gain…

What if I told you that the hardest defender of all and the very best defender in the world is the mind itself. Athletes of all levels and ages at…

The question most sports organizations get throughout the year is: Are you planning on holding any summer camps? The answer for most successful sports clubs and leagues is typically yes….