Varsity Brands CEO on Club Direct, New Acquisitions, and Youth Sports Participation

NFHS Enters The Affordability Chat

The NFHS pens an op-ed arguing participation in school sports is the antidote for the rising cost of youth sports, mental performance is becoming table stakes in the industry, and Unrivaled Sports makes a softball move. We then have on scoutSMART CEO, Diane Bloodworth, to talk about leveraging AI to assist girls flag football recruiting.

Regulatory Pressure Continues in Youth Sports

Regulatory scrutiny on youth sports continues with the Let Kids Play Act and a new lawsuit filed against Stay-to-Play policies. We look at the pros and cons of the arguments. GameChanger is targeting grandparents in their new campaign with Donna Kelce, Capacity Sports Group sheds light on their growth strategy, and schools provide a sponsorship template for youth sports. 0:00 - Italy Recap & a Major PGA Experience 9:43 - Regulatory Pressure on Youth Sports Ramps Up 20:17 - The Pros & Cons of Banning Stay-To-Play 27:49 - PE’s Role, Media Narratives, & Reality 42:04 - GameChanger Targets Grandparents 47:21 - Capacity Sports Group’s Strategy 51:05 - Schools Provide Template for Youth Sports 1:06:24 - Data’s Role in Youth Sports Success 1:10:58 - Update on the Premium Community Follow Us: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.buyingsandlot.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buying-sandlot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyingsandlot TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyingsandlot

How This Organization Impacts Churches Through Rec Sports

Travis Vaughn of Upward Sports comes on the show to talk about how the organization assists churches and communities through sport. We dive into Upward's innovative business model, the custom sports programs, and promoting faith through rec experiences for over 225,000 athletes and 1,500 churches annually. 0:00 - Upward Sports Strategy to Help Churches 8:33 - Operational & Community Approach 10:48 - The Rules Around AI for Biblical Content 16:08 - Growth & Market Insights 17:40 - Connecting Churches & Families 20:22 - League Innovation, Business Model, & Franchising 30:49 - Curriculum Development & Inclusivity 36:02 - Sponsorship, Costs, and Future Direction Follow Us: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.buyingsandlot.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buying-sandlot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyingsandlot TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyingsandlot

Insight into ShotTracker's Partnership with MADE Hoops

Kyle Pagan talks with ShotTracker CEO, Dayveon Ross, about their first of it's kind partnership with MADE Hoops. They talk about ShotTracker's strategy shifting to youth sports, the innovative suite of AI-driven video data products, advanced tracking, real-time data broadcasts, and future collaborations. 0:00 - Inside ShotTracker's Partnership with MADE Hoops 3:32 - ShotTracker's Strategic Approach to Youth Sports 8:23 - Do Youth Athletes Want Data & Video? 9:40 - ShotTracker's Tech: SaaS & Wearables 12:18 - Broadcast Tech & Real-Time Data 18:30 - Brand Interest in Data Analytics 22:20 - Data Compliance & Safety Strategy Follow Us: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.buyingsandlot.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buying-sandlot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyingsandlot TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyingsandlot

Varsity Brands CEO on Club Direct, New Acquisitions, and Youth Sports Participation

Varsity Brands CEO Adam Blumenfeld comes on the show to talk about the market opportunities with Club Direct, the acquisitions of Soccer.com and Lax.com, Pro Cheer and Stunt's future, and increasing youth participation through apparel and sponsorship. 0:00 - Market Opportunities with Club Direct 3:44 - Speed, Access, Quality, & Sublimation 10:16 - How Varsity Brands Increases Youth Sports Participation 13:50 - Acquiring Soccer.com & Lax.com 15:17 - How the Impact Program Enhances School Sports 17:07 - Pro Cheer & Stunt's Moment 20:10 - Sponsorship Opportunities in Youth Sports Follow Us: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.buyingsandlot.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buying-sandlot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyingsandlot TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyingsandlot