Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports

Kyle is joined by Adam Geisler, co-founder and CEO of Youth Athletes United. Adam introduces Youth Athletes United innovative approach to youth sports through franchising. Adam talks about the mission of YAU, which focuses on providing high-quality, age-appropriate sports programs that cater to over a million children annually across the United States. The discussion delves into the significance o...

Kyle is joined by Ruben Amaro, co-founder of Sluggball and former Phillies GM. They discuss the innovative game of Sluggball, its relevance to baseball, and the importance of situational hitting. Amaro emphasizes the need to introduce Sluggball to high school players to enhance their skills and enjoyment of the game. The discussion also covers the balance between fun and competition in youth sport...

Kyle is joined by Reed Schaffner, CTO of TeamSnap. They discuss the launch of TeamSnap ONE, a comprehensive platform for youth sports management. Reed shares insights on live streaming, highlight generation, sponsorship opportunities, coaching resources, predictive scheduling, and the integration of various tools to enhance user experience. The conversation highlights the importance of making tech...

Kyle is joined by Brian Litvack, co-founder and CEO of LeagueApps. discussing the evolution and future of youth sports technology. They explore the role of AI in enhancing sports management, the challenges of competition and consolidation in the industry, and the importance of community engagement. Brian shares insights on investment trends, the necessity for innovative revenue models, and the cri...

Kyle is joined by John Stewart, CEO of Fastbreak AI. John discusses the evolution of youth sports technology and the challenges faced in scheduling for both professional and youth sports. He shares insights on how Fastbreak AI aims to unify fragmented youth sports technology, the importance of brand engagement through sponsorship, and the future trends in the industry. The discussion highlights th...

Kyle is joined by Mike Rolih, founder of GoRout. Mike shares his journey from coaching to founding GoRout, a visual wearable communication platform designed to enhance communication between coaches and players in sports. He discusses the challenges of communication in various sports, the competitive landscape, and the importance of data analytics in player development. Mike emphasizes the signific...

Kyle is joined by Jordan Baltimore of Empire Baseball, Tyler Kreitz of Focus on the Field, Andy Hayes of Go4, and Dave Yoo of Onsides while at the LeagueApps NextUp event. They discuss what problem each company is looking to solve within youth sports, how companies like are changing the landscape with tech and investments, and close with what they love about the NextUp event. Chapters: 00:00 - Int...

Kyle is joined by the COO of Hudl. They discuss the evolution of sports technology and its impact on youth sports and explore Hudl's mission to empower teams through innovative video analysis and AI integration, the challenges faced in different sports disciplines, and the importance of automated coaching tools. The balance between fixed and portable equipment, the significance of video in coachin...

Kyle is joined by Will Bartholomew, Founder of D1 Training. They discuss Will's journey from being a college athlete to building a successful training franchise, the importance of community and collaboration in sports, and the evolution of youth training. Will emphasizes the need for motivation and inspiration in coaching, the benefits of multi-sport participation, and the significance of standard...

Kyle is joined by Brent Wall, the founder and CEO of NIL platform Student Athlete Score. He discusses the evolution of NIL opportunities for student-athletes and how his platform aims to empower athletes by providing data-driven insights and connections with brands. He emphasizes the importance of helping the 95% of athletes who may not have access to high-level marketing resources and explores th...

Kyle is joined by Dave Yoo, Founder of Onsides, an AI-powered youth sports app for overwhelmed parents. Onsides aggregates calendars and contacts from leading youth sports platforms like TeamSnap and SportsEngine into a single user interface so parents have a one-stop-shop for managing and coordinating hectic sports schedules. Dave talks about the idea behind the app, building a parent-first youth...

Kyle is joined by Rob DeSalvo, the President of North America for sports streaming leader Pixellot. They power over 600k high school events each year through their partnership with the NFHS network and now lean heavily into the consumer side of the business with portable streaming tech. Rob discusses the differences between B2B and B2C relationships, custom solutions for different sports, infrastr...

Kyle is joined by Vince Russomagno, Owner and CEO of All-Star Sports Academy, which owns baseball and softball facilities throughout the Philly area and plans to expand through acquisition up and down the East Coast. Vince talks about what makes All-Star different, his plans for expansion, the importance of consistency in coaching baseball, and the overall youth sports landscape. Chapters: 00:09 -...

Kyle is joined by David Rudolph, CEO of PlayOn Sports, a leader in high school sports streaming, ticketing, and information with NFHS Network, GoFan, and MaxPreps. David discusses the evolution of streaming in high school sports, the growth of digital ticketing, and the significance of the MaxPreps acquisition as a platform for high school sports information. He shares insights on audience demogra...

Kyle Scott is joined by Tony Caudill, cofounder of Duesy, a “text-first” payments and communication platform for youth sports clubs and tournaments. Tony is a two-time payments startup founder and began working on Duesy when he saw a clear need for a better payments solution in the youth sports ecosystem. Chapters : 00:00 - Introduction to Youth Sports Business 08:17 - Introduction to Doozy and It...