Interview: Knights Knation on CURVE Sports Partnership, Future of Club Baseball, and Relationships vs. Data

Interview: Knights Knation on CURVE Sports Partnership, Future of Club Baseball, and Relationships vs. Data

Kyle Pagan is joined by two leaders helping shape the future of club baseball. Jack Cressend, founder of Knights Knation Baseball and Tyler Naquin, Director of Baseball Operations. Knights has built one of the most successful club baseball organizations for nearly two decades. They’ve produced more than 1,000 college players, over 100 MLB Draft picks, and have a growing network of programs across the South. During the episode they announce a new partnership with Curve Sports, discuss what the future of club baseball looks like, how data is changing recruiting, and why relationships still matter. 0:00 - Knights Knation Announces Partnership W/ CURVE Sports 4:49 - Collaboration, LAK Program & Expansion Plans 11:01 - Parent Expectations & Knights 4 Life Motto 19:01 - Maintaining Coaching Quality at a Franchise 25:02 - Data's Role in Player Development 34:15 - How Knights Handles Accessibility 36:55 - What is The Future Of Club Baseball? 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

BS Daily: Unrivaled's Latest Move, Youth Camps Merge, & Leveraging Pro Facilities for Youth Programming

Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan talk about Unrivaled Sports' latest baseball move for Ripken Nationals while we wonder if they will build a LLWS competitor, FlexWork and ProCamps merge, which could create an opportunity for pro teams to leverage new revenue streams. Also a streaming message comes out of Cannes. 0:00 - Will Unrivaled Build A LLWS Competitor? 14:46 - Youth Sports Camp Operators Merge 19:49 - Pro Teams Leverage Youth For Different Rev Streams 37:19 - Youth Sports Messaging Still Needs Work 43:51 - A Message For Streamers Comes Out Of Cannes 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

BS Daily: Insights From Savannah Bananas & Congress, PG's Next Move, & Another Facility Sells Naming Rights

In this episode we discuss trends we saw from a World Cup experience, recap the insights gathered from our interview with Nina Johnson and Rep. Chris Deluzio, Perfect Game announces their next media rights move, and another facility sells their naming rights. 0:00 - Trends from World Cup Experience 6:29 - Insights from Bananas Interview 16:06 - Insights from Rep. Deluzio Interview 22:42 - Perfect Game's Next Media Rights Move 26:38 - How Will Data Rights Play Out? 34:58 - Another Facility Naming Rights Deal 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

Exploring the Let Kids Play Act: A Conversation with Rep. Chris Deluzio

Rep. Chris Deluzio joins the show to discuss what inspired the framework of The Let Kids Play Act, the biggest debates surrounding the bill, and why the legislation targets "vulture practices" that he argues are driving up costs and limiting access. 0:00 - Reactions & Progress of the Let Kids Play Act 5:47 - Addressing the Vulture Practices 13:00 - Fors & Against of Stay To Play 18:33 - Redirecting Funds to Community Programs 21:54 - Sponsorship as a Solution 24:03 - Balancing Control & Investment 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

Savannah Bananas Chief of Staff Nina Johnson on Bananas’ Entrance Into Youth Sports

Banana Ball Chief of Staff, Nina Johnson, dives into how the Savannah Bananas are approaching youth camps and tournaments, what a future Banana Ball youth league could look like, the challenges facing community-based programs, and how parents a lot of times shape sports decision-making. 0:00 - Bananas Vision for Youth Programming 10:26 - Maintaining Control Over the Experience 20:27 - Scaling Banana Ball Through Acquisition 25:54 - Balancing Accessibility & Affordability 30:47 - Rec Leagues vs. Organized Experience 42:13 - Parents & Community Role In Sports 47:13 - "Sandlot" Style Intiatives 49:54 - The Role of Parents in Youth Sports 55:07 - Future of Youth Sports in Bananaland 59:41 - Banana Ball's Softball Potential 1:01:02 - Opportunity in Case of MLB Lockout? 1:03:25 - Warehouse Tour of Grayson Stadium 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