Business, Regional Events, Sports and Activities, Webinars

GOALS Council Welcomes Soccer Resilience to a Live Roundtable Discussing Youth Sports and Mental Health

PLANO, Texas -- The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory body formed by Stack Sports and influential youth soccer leaders in 2021, will host their second virtual roundtable tailored for youth sports enthusiasts on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, featuring a distinguished panel of industry leaders discussing pressing topics identified by the GOALS Council.

The GOALS Council welcomes a panel of industry leaders including Diego Bocanegra - Former Head Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Houston, Jen Davis - Executive Director of the South Texas Youth Soccer Association, Dr. Brad Miller - Founder of Soccer Resilience and licensed clinical psychologist, and Wells Thompson - Founder and CEO of Soccer Resilience and former professional player of Major League Soccer.

The webinar will expand upon the crucial intersection of youth sports and mental health. Stack Sports believes in an era where the pressures on young athletes seem to intensify with each passing season, understanding the profound impact of sports on mental well-being has never been more imperative. A survey conducted by the Aspen Institute among over 3,000 youth in the Tacoma, Washington area, titled "State of Play Tacoma-Pierce County," reveals a significant number of young athletes grappling with anxiety, depression, and even suicidal ideation. According to the Aspen Institute's State of Play 2023: "More attention is being paid to the role that positive sports experiences can have on a child's mental health, given that 42% of high school students today say they have experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. That's up from 28% a decade ago. While all teens report increased mental health challenges, girls fare worse than boys."

The panel will delve into this complex landscape, exploring strategies to nurture physical prowess and the mental fortitude necessary for young athletes everywhere to thrive on and off the field.

"The GOALS Council embodies growth, organization, advancement, and learning in soccer, making it the perfect conduit to dive into key issues affecting youth sports," said Frances Fabian, Head of Partner Engagement at Sports Connect. "We are enthusiastic about this upcoming discussion and looking forward to creating actionable solutions at the community, regional, and national levels of soccer to drive positive change in the sport."

To register for the upcoming webinar, please visit https://app.livestorm.co/sportsconnect/goals-council-live-round-table. For more information about The GOALS Council, please visit their website: https://stacksports.com/goals-council.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Advertising and Marketing, Alliances and Partnerships, Business, iSport360, Software, Sports and Activities, youth sports software

Sports Parenting Email Newsletter Surpasses 3.5M Subscribers, Now the most read Newsletter in Youth Sports

PLANO, Texas -- Six months ago iSport360 partnered with Stack Sports to launch a free weekly newsletter which has now become the largest sports parenting newsletter in youth sports today. With 3.5 million sports parent readers, many of whom are also coaches and sports organizers, the newsletter focuses on helping families play more and worry less. The curated newsletter includes stories about understanding the sports parent psyche, helping coaches and parents work together, nurturing empowered young athletes, nutrition and hydration for a healthy athlete, supporting players' physical and mental health, and so much more.

Why is this important and necessary?

Today's sports parents are heavily invested in their kids' activities both financially and emotionally. With over 60 million kids playing organized sports in the US, there are millions of parents seeking quality information, trusted guidance, empathy, and some light-hearted humor to help them be a positive force for their athletes.

"Like so many sports parents and volunteer coaches, my inbox is bombarded with sales and marketing emails disguised as helpful newsletters. We wanted to provide a genuinely free, helpful, positive, and fun newsletter that sports parents would value and engage with," said Ian Goldberg, CEO of iSport360 and Editor of the newsletter.

"We know that the health and success of athletes in Youth Sports is heavily impacted by how parents view and interact with sports. We want to help parents sift through the noise to find quality content that can help them," said Brandon Shangraw, SVP of Innovation and Marketing. "For us, this is more than a newsletter, it's an opportunity to help families play more while ensuring the next generation of athletes have fun while competing."

With an average engagement rate of 65%, the newsletter is not only well-received by readers but also by world-class companies that want to support the youth sports community. Sponsors such as Marriott, Avis, Junior Achievement and Ernst & Young are engaging readers in a contextually relevant way that is impossible on other social channels and youth sports platforms.

"We are connecting our sports parent readers with world-class, perfect-fit partners in travel, healthy foods and snacks, hydration, health and wellness, and athletic apparel, and because we value our readers, we are extremely choosy about what partner we will work with. Our goal is to provide value to our readers in all facets of our newsletter," said Amy Masters, Head of Marketing for iSport360 and newsletter co-editor.

To sign up for the newsletter and start receiving valuable insights and resources for youth sports, visit https://isport360.com/the-youth-sports-survival-guide/ and subscribe today.

About iSport360:

iSport360 is a revolutionary youth sports software platform that is changing the culture of youth sports. Over 3.5 million youth sports athletes, sports organizers, coaches, and parents depend on iSport360 to set goals and share training videos, practice assignments, schedules, 360-degree feedback, player evaluations, sticker rewards, best practices, and a virtual team locker room. Our newsletter, app, and eBooks help all stakeholders collaborate so players can develop athletic skills and life skills. That's why we have been endorsed and recognized by the biggest organizations in youth sports.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Software, Sports and Activities, USA Field Hockey

USA Field Hockey Announces Strategic Partnership with Skyhawks Powered by Stack Sports to Expand Youth Field Hockey Participation Nationwide

PLANO, Texas -- USA Field Hockey, the national governing body for the sport of field hockey in the United States, is excited to announce a landmark partnership with Skyhawks powered by Stack Sports. This strategic collaboration aims to introduce field hockey to young athletes across the country and foster the growth of the sport at the grassroots level.

As part of this three-year partnership, Skyhawks and Stack Sports will be designated as an "Official Youth Sports & Camp Partner of USA Field Hockey" and an "Official Partner Organization of USA Field Hockey." Skyhawks, recognized as the #1 youth sports franchise by Franchise Magazine, will leverage its extensive network to offer field hockey camps in communities nationwide. USA Field Hockey will actively promote and support these camps to encourage participation and inspire the next generation of field hockey players.

"We believe that field hockey has enormous potential in the United States, and we are committed to nurturing its growth from the grassroots up," said Jason Frazier, General Manager of Skyhawks. "Partnering with USA Field Hockey, a leader in the sport, is a significant step toward achieving this goal and our mission."

In addition to providing opportunities for young athletes to discover field hockey, this partnership also aims to encourage more coaches to join the sport. USA Field Hockey will offer entry-level beginner training materials to Skyhawks coaches, while coaches seeking higher-level training and certifications will be invited to become USA Field Hockey member coaches. Both organizations will collaborate to develop a curriculum that follows USA Field Hockey's ADM (American Development Model) and other industry-accepted best practices. This curriculum will ensure a fun, safe, and educational environment for participants and will be available to Skyhawks coaches.

"At USA Field Hockey, we are committed to expanding the reach of Field Hockey which boasts over 2 billion fans worldwide. We recognize Stack Sports as a leader in growing participation for sports organizations, and their dedication to nurturing youth sports aligns perfectly with our mission. We chose Skyhawks as one of our partners due to their unwavering commitment to providing a fun and safe experience for kids, making them the ideal collaborator to introduce field hockey to the next generation of players," said Simon Hoskins, Executive Director at USA Field Hockey.

This partnership is poised to make a significant impact on the sport of field hockey in the United States, with the goal of introducing field hockey to thousands of people in the U.S. in the coming years. This further expands on the commitment by Stack Sports to reach the goal set forth by the CDC of 63% youth participation by 2030.

For more information about USA Field Hockey, visit https://www.usafieldhockey.com/.

For more information about Skyhawks powered by Stack Sports, visit https://www.skyhawks.com/.

About USA Field Hockey:

USA Field Hockey is the national governing body for the sport of field hockey in the United States and is based in Colorado Springs, Colo. USA Field Hockey is committed to providing opportunities for the 30,000 members to participate develop and excel as athletes, coaches, umpires and administrators. The U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams strive for competitive excellence in the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World Cup and other international competitions. USA Field Hockey is a proud member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, International Hockey Federation and Pan American Hockey Federation. For more information visit https://www.usafieldhockey.com/.

About Skyhawks:

Founded in Spokane, Washington in 1979, Skyhawks has established itself as one of the largest youth sport program providers in North America. Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons by "teaching life skills through sports". Programs range from week-long summer camps to after-school programs, clinics, and leagues for children aged 18mths to 14 in a variety of sports.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Sports and Activities

Stack Sports Partners with iSport360 to Deliver Innovative Youth Sports Newsletter

DALLAS, Texas -- In an exciting new partnership aimed at amplifying the engagement of sports families, Stack Sports has partnered with iSport360. The collaboration is set to launch an engaging and always-positive youth sports newsletter, catering specifically to families within the expansive Stack Sports ecosystem.

The newsletter is written by sports parents for sports parents and promises to be an invaluable resource for families utilizing a range of products such as Sports Connect, Stack Team App, Goalline, and other Stack Sports products. Contributors include authors, pro athletes, sports psychologists, educators, nutritionists, and everyday sports parents to foster stronger community connections and encourage continued participation in youth sports.

Brandon Shangraw, SVP of Innovation at Stack Sports, expressed his enthusiasm about the venture, stating, "At Stack Sports, our mission has always been to increase participation in youth sports. Quality content is instrumental in achieving this goal. By partnering with iSport360, we aim to keep sports families not only informed but deeply engaged and connected to the world of youth sports."

This endeavor epitomizes the shared objectives of both Stack Sports and iSport360 - to nurture the passion for sports in the younger generation, ensuring that coaches, parents, and young athletes have access to timely, relevant, and compelling content.

"iSport360 is dedicated to providing the content, tools, and inspiration that every player, coach, and parent needs to have a great sports season," said Ian Goldberg, Founder and CEO of iSport360. "Partnering with a like-minded industry leader like Stack Sports profoundly amplifies the impact we can make in the youth sports community."

By integrating this newsletter into its ecosystem, Stack Sports continues its tradition of pioneering forward-thinking solutions that resonate with the aspirations and needs of sports enthusiasts.

For more information or to subscribe to the upcoming newsletter, users can visit: https://forms.gle/JDrmzukopiGxPCRaA

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

About iSport360:

iSport360 is a leading youth sports technology company that is changing a broken youth sports culture in two ways. First, their revolutionary app is giving young athletes and their coaches tools they need to have a great sports season by setting goals and sharing practice assignments, post-game feedback, player evaluations, and a virtual team locker room that leads the industry in compliance with SafeSport and COPPA child privacy laws. Second, iSport360 offers the biggest and fastest-growing newsletter in youth sports which provides informative, helpful and frequently-funny content to nearly 10M sports parents so they can chill out on the sidelines and have a great sports season too.

To learn more visit https://isport360.com/.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

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TrackMan Baseball Named Exclusive Technology Partner for Area Code Baseball, Elevating High School Showcase Experiences

PLANO, Texas -- Stack Sports and TrackMan Baseball are thrilled to unveil an exclusive partnership that solidifies TrackMan as the official tracking technology for Area Code Baseball. This collaboration will usher in cutting-edge technology for high school baseball players participating in the premier showcase events. Under this partnership, TrackMan's Optically Enhanced Radar Technology (OERT) will be deployed to meticulously track every pitched and batted ball during the Area Code Games and tryouts, Area Code Select, Area Code ID Series, and Area Code Development Series. This initiative promises to deliver invaluable data and insights to ACG players, coaches, as well as MLB teams and scouts.

TrackMan Baseball has been an instrumental partner of the Area Code Games since 2011, offering advanced metrics such as spin rate, launch angle, and exit velocity, among others. These data points have become indispensable for all 30 MLB teams, aiding in the evaluation of amateur players for the draft and the development of professional athletes. As the world's leading provider of baseball tracking data and technology, TrackMan Baseball has revolutionized the game and the draft process by facilitating objective and precise measurement of player performance across all levels of play.

John Olshan, General Manager of TrackMan Baseball, expressed his enthusiasm for the extended partnership: "We are thrilled to extend and expand our partnership with Stack Sports and the Area Code Games, which have been the gold standard for showcasing the best high school talent in the country for over three decades. We look forward to providing our state-of-the-art technology and data to help these young players reach their full potential and achieve their dreams of playing in the big leagues."

Furthermore, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in high school baseball, aligning Stack Sports, TrackMan Baseball, and Area Code Baseball in their dedication to fostering the growth and development of future baseball stars. Together, they aim to create an unparalleled experience for young athletes, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Zack Greer, General Manager of Stack Sports' Student Sports division, commented on the partnership: "TrackMan Baseball is the leader in tracking technology, and we are excited to have them as our exclusive partner across the Area Code Baseball platforms. Area Code Baseball has always been about developing players both on and off the field, while providing them the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of MLB & college scouts. TrackMan Baseball continues to enhance that experience by providing objective and reliable data that helps them stand out from the crowd and improve their game."

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars -- Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

About Area Code Baseball:

For over three decades, Area Code Baseball has been synonymous with excellence, offering unparalleled opportunities to the most promising high school baseball talents nationwide. The Area Code Tryouts and Games, which are free to all participants, have consistently delivered world-class experiences and remain a staple in the evaluation process for MLB scouts and college coaches alike. Each year, Area Code Baseball brings together nearly 3000 athletes from diverse backgrounds and regions of the United States, creating a dynamic and competitive environment that breeds excellence. For more information about Area Code Baseball and to stay updated on the latest news and events, please visit the official website at https://www.areacodebaseball.com/.

About TrackMan Baseball:

TrackMan Baseball is a pioneering force in transforming baseball through advanced technology and data analytics. With a decade-long legacy, TrackMan leads the way in tracking technology, offering crucial insights into player performance. Its Optically Enhanced Radar Technology (OERT) has revolutionized baseball at all levels, from high school showcases to the majors. TrackMan's metrics, including spin rate, launch angle, and exit velocity, have reshaped talent evaluation and development. By providing objective, precise measurements, TrackMan empowers players, coaches, and MLB teams with data-driven decisions, elevating the game and helping athletes maximize their potential. For more information please visit https://www.trackman.com/baseball.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Sports and Activities

Project Play 2024 Continues to Gain Momentum as Stack Sports Partners with Aspen Institute to Transform Youth Sports

ASPEN, Colo. -- Stack Sports, a leading provider of sports technology and services, is excited to expand its commitment to increasing youth sports participation and transforming the overall sports experience for children across the United States through a new partnership with the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute as the newest member of the Project Play 2024 roundtable.

Project Play, an Aspen Institute initiative launched in 2013, seeks to provide equal access to quality sports opportunities, enhance coaching quality, and promote healthy athletic development for all young people, regardless of their background, skill level, or financial status. In support of this work, the industry-leading organizations of the Project Play 2024 roundtable commit to taking mutually reinforcing actions to grow the quality and quantity of sports activities available to youth, with a special focus on the underserved and children ages 12 and under.

As part of this partnership, Stack Sports will leverage its innovative technology and extensive network to help the Aspen Institute identify and address barriers to youth sports participation. Stack Sports' expertise in grassroots camps, sports registration, management, and performance tracking will be invaluable in creating solutions that make sports more accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding for children of all backgrounds.

Tom Farrey, Executive Director of the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: "We're thrilled to have Stack Sports on board with Project Play 2024. Their passion for enhancing the sports experience and commitment to increasing participation aligns perfectly with our mission. By working together, we can create meaningful change and help ensure every child has the opportunity to reap the benefits of sports."

In addition to Stack Sports, Project Play 2024 has attracted the support and collaboration of several prominent companies and organizations dedicated to promoting youth sports and well-being. Partners include Nike, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Augusta Sportswear Brands, the U.S. Soccer Federation, DICK'S Sporting Goods, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Jeff Young, CEO of Stack Sports, also shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "At Stack Sports, we believe in the power of sports to create lasting positive impacts on young lives. Our partnership with the Aspen Institute and involvement in the Project Play 2024 roundtable are significant steps toward achieving our mission. We're excited to work alongside such a dedicated organization, and together, we're confident we can make a real difference in the lives of children through increased access to quality sports experiences."

With this partnership, Stack Sports reaffirms its dedication to creating a positive sports experience for all children. By joining forces with the Aspen Institute and Project Play, the company hopes to make a lasting impact on the youth sports landscape and ensure a healthier, more inclusive future for the next generation of athletes.

About the Aspen Institute:

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. https://www.aspeninstitute.org/

About Project Play:

An initiative of the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute, Project Play develops, applies, and shares knowledge that helps stakeholders build healthy communities through sport. Hundreds of organizations across the U.S. and beyond, from professional leagues to grassroots providers, community foundations to the federal government, have introduced programs or shaped youth strategies based on Project Play's framework to get and keep children active through sports. https://www.aspenprojectplay.org/

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Software, Sports and Activities

Pop Warner Little Scholars Extends Long-Standing Partnership with Sports Connect

LANGHORNE, Pa. -- Pop Warner Little Scholars (PWLS), ​​a non-profit organization that promotes youth football and cheer & dance programs, has announced a five-year partnership extension with Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports. As the exclusive technology and online registration provider of Pop Warner, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the governing body, local affiliated leagues, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

"We are proud to extend our existing partnership with Sports Connect as the exclusive technology and online registration provider of Pop Warner," said Jon Butler, Executive Director of Pop Warner. "Many Pop Warner programs already trust Sports Connect with their league management needs, and we are confident that our continued partnership will guarantee leagues the most innovative solution on the market along with unmatched support for the volunteers that make each season possible."

Pop Warner affiliated leagues partnering with Sports Connect have access to a full suite of features, including Mobile-First Registration, seamless data sharing with the national system, exclusive website designs, secure online payment processing, and more.

"Pop Warner has been a partner of Sports Connect for five years and we are honored to extend the relationship for another five," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "For decades, Pop Warner has been a leader in the growth of youth football, cheerleading, and dance. This partnership allows for continued innovation and resources that will serve our shared mission of giving more young players the opportunity to play sports."

In addition to local league management tools, Sports Connect has worked together with Pop Warner to provide better insights into the make-up of their affiliated leagues.

To learn more about Sports Connect features for Pop Warner, visit: https://sportsconnect.com/pop-warner/.

About Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.

Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Pop Warner Little Scholars is the nation's oldest youth football, cheerleading and dance organization and the only youth sports organization that emphasizes academics as a prerequisite for participation. Pop Warner participants enjoy the opportunity to learn and compete in their sports in an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, safety, academics and character. For more information on Pop Warner and its programs visit https://www.popwarner.com/ or follow Pop Warner on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Pop_Warner.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Emotional Video Campaign Targeting Youth Hockey Associations Stresses the Importance of Coaching Their Young Goalies!

BLAINE, Minn. -- MEGA Goaltending, a company committed to teaching players and coaches the proper goaltending skills and fundamentals, has launched an emotional video ad with a plea from kids talking directly to their coaches. The campaign's goal is to make sure youth hockey associations are properly trained when it comes to coaching their young goalies.

The video features kids talking to the camera asking their coaches to "notice them." The ad depicts that if their coaches pay attention to them; they will like themselves more, have more self-confidence, be more likely to go to college, and learn what it means to be strong. None of the kids in the video are actors. They are all just normal kids who play hockey.

The campaign was the brainchild of Justin Johnson, owner and founder of MEGA Goaltending, and was shot, directed, and produced by Sam Scaman of pixelworld.tv. "Too many times, on too many teams, youth hockey association coaches don't know what to do during practice with their goalies," says Johnson who is also the Minnesota Gophers goaltending coach. "We want to make sure these kids in the net are in a position to succeed and feel good about themselves, and that begins with coaching the coaches."

See the full video here: "I am a Goalie, I am a Kid" - https://www.megagoaltending.com/products/mite-development-program/

Too many associations take the 'cross our fingers and hope method' to recruiting and developing beginner goaltenders. They simply hope by sheer numbers that enough kids will want to be a goalie while not providing them with the support or development required to keep them engaged.

For the past 11 years MEGA Goaltending has worked with a variety of hockey associations on how to build their Mite goaltending programs. This has resulted in the Mite Goalie Development Program now available for coaches and associations across the country.

The Mite Development Program is the culmination of MEGA Goaltending's experience in setting up the foundation and long-term plan for mite goalies. According to Johnson, "we set a process in how to attract kids to the position and then how to pay attention to them and their development. The result are more goalies and more kids enjoying the position."

MEGA programs have been designed to develop and refine a goaltender's skills in a challenging and purposeful environment. The dynamic coaching staff includes multiple collegiate goalie coaches. Each of them brings a unique blend of coaching and playing experience ensuring every student receives a quality training experience.

When participating in MEGA programs you can expect to learn not only the most current methods of goaltending but also give you the time and repetitions to discover which methods work best for you. In addition, MEGA coaches are passionate about developing the type of mental skills that will not only serve you well in the crease, but later in life as well.

For more information on MEGA Goaltending, you can go to their website at https://www.megagoaltending.com/.

You can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/megagoaltending and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mega_goaltending/.

About Justin Johnson:

Johnson is the founder of MEGA Goaltending -- a Midwest based goalie training and resource company that works with goalies, coaches and associations of all sizes and skill levels. Johnson is also owner of Minnesota-based training and guidance companies FHIT Hockey and its prestigious programs, MAP Hockey and hybrid learning school TPH in Plymouth, MN. He has published two interactive books, a customized preparation manual for goalies titled "GameDay," and an eBook titled "The Fundamentals of Goaltending." In addition to these works, in 2012 Johnson released the world's first goalie training App titled Read and React, which challenges goalies to anticipate a player's shot placement at various speeds.

Johnson also brought plenty of college hockey experience as both a player and a coach to the Minnesota Gophers hockey team as the Men's goaltending coach for 8 seasons. He was a four-year letterwinner for the Gophers hockey team from 2001-05. Johnson posted a 2.88 goals-against average and 22-8-3 career record during his four seasons with the Gophers. He was named to the all-tournament team at the 2003 Western Collegiate Hockey Association Final Five after stopping 50 of 54 shots, including a career-best 36 saves in the title game victory against Colorado College. Johnson played for the Gophers' consecutive NCAA National Championship teams, including a regional championship game victory against Ferris State as a sophomore on the way to the 2003 title. He was a three-time recipient of the team's community service award.

Johnson played his prep hockey at Blaine High School where he was a two-time all-conference selection and earned honorable mention all-state accolades as a senior. Johnson helped the Bengals to the state tournament consolation game in 1999. He played one year in the USHL with the Lincoln Stars.

Following his collegiate career, Johnson graduated from Minnesota in 2005 with a major in psychology. In addition to his coaching duties, Johnson serves as USA Hockey's Minnesota District Associate Goalie Coach-in-Chief.

Johnson resides in Brooklyn Park with his wife Ashley and their three children, Payton (11) Zoey (8) and Jack (6).

Related link: https://www.megagoaltending.com/

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Pop Warner’s Southern California Conference Hosts 2021 Championship at So-Fi Stadium

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Southern California Conference (SCC) of Pop-Warner Football & Cheer announced today that it will host its annual Championship at So-Fi Stadium. It will be the first youth sports organization to play in the new Los Angeles So-Fi Stadium. Southern California has produced some of the top football and cheer talent in the country and the city associations in SCC are pleased to be part of their athletic and academic journey. All associations in our conference are dedicated to the positive development of youth in our football and cheer program.

"After losing an entire season to COVID-19, we really wanted to bring a special experience to our football & cheer participants this year. We have many excited football players who are working hard to earn a chance to play at So-Fi Stadium," said Scottie Strong, Executive Commissioner for the Southern California Conference. "We are very proud of our players for their resiliency, dedication and work ethic."

Serving children ages 5 through 14, we are excited to give this opportunity to all our participants. On October 28th, beginning at 12:00pm there will be a full day of football starting with a Tiny Mite exhibition followed by Championship games from the top two teams for each of our divisions including: Mitey Mite, Junior Pee Wee, 12U and 14U with the last game starting at 7 p.m.

Spectators will enjoy cheer performances from our award-winning cheer programs and our Challengers will get to scrimmage on the So-Fi field. Tickets can be purchased at our SCC website www.teamscc.com for $20 until the week of competition when prices go up to $25 per ticket.

We pride ourselves on running a well-rounded and inclusive program for our participants with the goal of prepare for competition in high school. All of our coaches, refs and EMTs undergo background checks and must meet strict training criteria to serve the children in our program. Teams who play in the SCC Championship games will go on to play in regional games for a chance to compete in the 2021 Pop Warner Super Bowl which takes place December 4-11, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

About the Southern California Conference

The Southern California Conference is a non-profit organization that has been serving the youth football and cheer enthusiasts in Southern California for more than 12 years. Our football and cheer associations are proud members of Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. Prioritizing academics and emphasizing the importance of education is one of our core values. As a feeder system to many high schools in the area, we are viewed as being an integral part of the tremendous success that has been achieved at the schools across Southern California. Community involvement and giving back is an important element of our program to help produce well rounded leaders and athletes.

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TeamSnap Commits $1 Million to Improve Access to Sport for Underserved Youth

BOULDER, Colo. -- Today at The Aspen Institute Project Play Summit 2020, TeamSnap CEO and Founder Dave DuPont announced that TeamSnap will commit $1 million over the next three years to improve access to sport for underserved youth athletes.

As part of the commitment, TeamSnap will be supporting a series of new programs to drive access to sport. This includes being a partner on The Aspen Institute's Project Play 2024 initiative which mobilizes industry leaders to take actions around making sports accessible to all children, regardless of race, gender, zip code or ability. As well as a long-standing partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance, an organization that recently announced their Million Coaches Challenge, a commitment to train over 400,000 coaches, with a focus on underserved communities.

"Access to quality sports is a very personal initiative for me. Playing team sports had an incredibly positive impact on all aspects of my life; they taught me key life skills and laid the foundation for a healthy lifestyle," said DuPont. "I believe all children should have the same access to sport that I had growing up. I am immensely proud that TeamSnap is doing everything it can to support access to sport and our $1 Million commitment will go a long way towards helping ensure more young athletes get into the game."

Over the past six months, TeamSnap has been a key resource in helping sports organizations and teams navigate the pandemic and make a safe return to play. Its Return to Sports resource hub has been heavily accessed and its new Health Check COVID-19 screening tool, which it is providing free to all of TeamSnap's 24 million users, has already been used more than 4 million times.

About TeamSnap

Since our formation in 2009, TeamSnap has been single-mindedly focused on taking the work out of play. 24 million coaches, administrators, players and parents rely on TeamSnap's powerful and easy-to-use tools for communication, scheduling, payment collection and registration, organizing every sport and group activity in the world. For more information, visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

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