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

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

Interview: NFL FLAG's New Owner Reveals Vision for Youth Sports

We're joined today by RCX Sports' CEO, Izell Reese, and Brand Velocity Group Founding Partner, Austin Ramos. We discuss BVG’s recent acquisition of RCX, why they believe youth sports remains a compelling investment opportunity, how RCX grew NFL FLAG into the largest youth flag football league in the world, why affordability and accessibility remain at the center of their mission, general thoughts on private equity’s role in youth sports and if The Let Kids Play Act had any effect on the sale, and global expansion plus what comes next. 0:00 - Inside The BVG/RCX Sports Deal for NFL Flag 7:44 - Partnerships With NFL & Other Leagues 12:23 - More Expansion, Investment, & Growth 18:51 - Fan Engagement vs. Player Development 22:30 - How Legislation Impacted The Deal 26:21 - Future Plans & Multi-Sport Opportunities 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: State Governments Get In On Youth Sports Legislation

Today we're talking about a bill in Massachusetts that wants to establish a state governing body for youth sports, the MLB draft proposal could have some drastic effects on youth baseball, news releases in the age of The Let Kids Play Act, and a youth Whiffle Ball League is a point for organized pick up. 0:00 - Buying Sandlot Premium Update 5:51 - Youth Sports Regulation in New England 11:28 - Benefits & Challenges of Regulation 35:07 - MLB Draft Plan Could Bring Major Change 49:10 - The Case for Sponsorship in an Age of The Let Kids Play Act 55:45 - A Point for Organized Pick Up 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