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A5 Volleyball Club to Open New State-of-the-Art Sportsplex Facility – Millions in Revenue for Alpharetta / Roswell Expected

ATLANTA, Ga. -- At a time when many youth club sports clubs are struggling or shutting down as a consequence of the national pandemic, one metro-Atlanta based club, A5 Volleyball Club, is boldly expanding, offering more world class opportunities for athletes to train and compete.

Thousands of athletes and families train with A5 making it one of the largest youth club volleyball organizations in the country. A5 recognizes that, now more than ever, kids need outlets to exercise and connect with friends through playing sports.

This facility expansion has been in the works for some time and came together in January when a deal was made with the Andretti family to take over their vacant facility on Alpharetta Hwy in Roswell. The transformation of the 70,000-square foot space has energized the youth volleyball community that was devastated when the 2019-20 season was suspended in March.

Club founder Bob Westbrook said, "We believe this move into our new facility will prove to be a transformative event for the youth volleyball community in Atlanta as well as the Southeast. We are blessed to have this opportunity."

The A5 Sportsplex will be home to A5 Volleyball Club with the capacity to offer 40+ competitive and regional teams, leagues, and adult play as well as individual volleyball training. The venue will also serve as a volleyball tournament destination hosting teams, regionally, from Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, and nationally as well. Youth sports generated 15 Billion dollars last year in the US as Volleyball continues to be one of the fastest growing sports for young men and women in the country.

The regional and national growth of this business has the potential to bring in millions of dollars to the local economy. On any given weekend during the competitive club volleyball season, tens of thousands of players and their families travel to tournaments. A5's new facility is poised to become a sought-after tournament destination, drawing players and families from all over the country to stay in hotels, frequenting restaurants and shops in the metro Atlanta area.

Inside the A5 Sportsplex, there are 13 Taraflex courts including an actual Olympic court from the 2016 Rio Olympic games positioned as Center Court. Spectators will enjoy a mezzanine view of all courts as well as having the benefit of bleacher seating on the floor. Five outdoor sand volleyball courts are planned for construction in Fall 2020. These courts will support and take advantage of the tremendous growth in outdoor Beach Volleyball occurring world-wide. A5's on-site Pro Shop will offer a full line of volleyball apparel, equipment, and accessories. Additionally, the venue has ample parking to accommodate players, families, and fans. Independent restaurant and gaming vendors are planning to occupy additional space in the facility as well helping provide a full-service experience for visitors.

In their new home, A5 will offer elite training year-round as well as competitive teams for athletes of all ages (girls and boys) from beginner to experienced levels. A5 has been making waves in the competitive club volleyball world since its beginning in 2004. Today, there are about 4,500 active clubs in the country. A5 is currently ranked #2 in the country, having earned more bids to the USAV National Championship tournament than any other club nationwide over the last seven years. In 2020, three A5 coaches earned the prestigious "Coach of the Year" award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). This is a record number of coach-of-the- year winners in the history of this award.

A5 Volleyball is moving forward with resilience and renewed vision for the future while remaining true to their mission: Teaching life lessons through the sport of volleyball. Organized sports are a healthy and integral part of youth development. A5's investment in the local community reflects their commitment to being part of a positive solution, critical to the world we now inhabit.

More information: https://a5volleyball.com/

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Press Contact: Amy Bergin
Phone: 770-378-6694
Email: amy@a5volleyball.com

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TeamSnap Raises $5.5 Million in Funding as Sports Activities Begin to Resume

BOULDER, Colo. -- TeamSnap, the leader in sport management technology, announced today a $5.5 million convertible notes financing led by Foundry Group and Bolt Ventures. The funding comes as TeamSnap prepares for sports activities to return after the global shutdown.

TeamSnap supports over 22 million users, 3 million unique teams and 19,000 clubs across more than 100 different sports and activities. Sport organizations, teams, players and families use TeamSnap's innovative technology everyday to sign up, schedule, communicate, collect payments and coordinate everything for the sports season.

"While this has been a challenging time for the collective youth sports industry, it is gratifying to know that investors are still bullish about our technology, market position and brand," said Dave DuPont, CEO and co-founder of TeamSnap. "Our customers have always genuinely cared about our product. Their loyalty is a testament to our continued investment in technology and our commitment to improving the customer experience. As sports activity continues to recover, this funding gives us liquidity and flexibility to further support our network of teams, sports organizations and brand partners."

The Boulder-based venture firm Foundry Group has been a lead investor for TeamSnap in previous funding rounds. Bolt Ventures joins as a new TeamSnap investor.

"TeamSnap has become synonymous with youth sports and is the top-of-mind platform for all teams and sports organizations," said Isaac Harrouche, Investment Principal, Bolt Ventures. "With sports activities set to return, we are thrilled to partner with TeamSnap and look forward to its continued growth fueled by its powerful brand and innovative technology."

About TeamSnap

Since our formation in 2009, TeamSnap has been single-mindedly focused on taking the work out of play. Over 22 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/.

Twitter: #YouthSports #SportsTech @teamSnap

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TeamSnap Appoints Tech Leaders to Executive Team

BOULDER, Colo. -- TeamSnap CEO and co-founder Dave DuPont announced today new additions to its executive team. Global tech leader Woody Hartman joins TeamSnap as President and Head of Product, overseeing business operations for the industry-leading sports platform. Partnership executive Alex Underwood has been named General Manager of Advertising and Commerce.

Overall, TeamSnap supports nearly 23 million users, 3 million unique teams and 19,000 clubs across 100 different sports.

"As we all look forward to getting back to play, TeamSnap's commitment to supporting sports teams, clubs and leagues remains as strong ever," said DuPont. "Bolstering our leadership team with Woody and Alex fortifies our foundation for growth and long-term success. They will help ensure TeamSnap takes a leading role in helping all youth and recreational sports rebound from the shutdown as soon as possible."

Woody Hartman - President and Head of Product

Woody Hartman joins TeamSnap as the company's President and Head of Product. Reporting directly to DuPont, Hartman is leading TeamSnap's global business operations and product strategy. In the newly created role, Hartman is managing product development, platform expansion, growth and marketing with a focus on providing solutions and tools for teams and sports organizations.

Hartman brings TeamSnap a wealth of tech experience, most recently as Vice President of Global Operations at Lyft. As an early leader of the popular ridesharing service, Hartman oversaw business operations through an exciting period of expansion, success, and change that ultimately included managing 1,000+ employees, and millions of drivers around the world.

Hartman is also an avid mountain climber who summited Mount Everest and the highest peak on every continent last year.

"TeamSnap is a passionate and tech-savvy company with a big heart and an unwavering commitment to sports," said Hartman. "I am thrilled to be working with Dave to lead such an innovative team. This is a pivotal time for amateur sports in the United States and around the world. TeamSnap is incredibly well-positioned to provide the technology and infrastructure required for sports communities to continue playing, growing and having fun."

Alex Underwood - General Manager of Advertising and Commerce

Underwood is charged with growing TeamSnap's advertising and ecommerce business. This includes building strategic partnerships that connect like-minded brands to the millions of sports families on the platform every day. TeamSnap is expanding its brand integration opportunities and curating dynamic new content that provides customers with valued-added offers and experiences.

Underwood joins TeamSnap from Spotify where he was the Vice President and Global Head of Strategic Partnerships and Verticals, playing a key role in driving revenue to well over $500 million. His accomplishments include launching and scaling Spotify's successful global sales unit, including the global agency, global vertical, trading and audience solutions teams.

"TeamSnap has a stellar reputation as a trusted platform that connects family decision-makers and athletes to brands in an authentic way, which remains more important than ever," said Underwood. "Adding to this authenticity is the rich contextual nature of the platform. I am looking forward to working with the creative team here to help our partners develop innovative ways to engage and support our network of busy parents and families."

@TeamSnap #YouthSports #SportTech

About TeamSnap

Since our formation in 2009, TeamSnap has been single-mindedly focused on taking the work out of play. Over 22 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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*Caption: Global tech leader Woody Hartman joins TeamSnap as President and Head of Product, overseeing business operations for the industry-leading sports platform. Partnership executive Alex Underwood has been named General Manager of Advertising and Commerce.

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TeamSnap Scores a New Partnership with Chicago Fire Juniors

CHICAGO, Ill. -- TeamSnap announced today a new partnership with Chicago Fire Juniors (CFJ), the official youth club affiliate program of Chicago Fire Football Club. As part of the partnership, TeamSnap has been named the official team and club management platform for CFJ and all affiliate clubs.

TeamSnap is the leader in sports management software supporting 22 million users across 100 different sports. CFJ currently consists of 11 clubs nationwide with more than 8,000 travel players and 8,000 recreational players.

As part of the multi-year partnership, TeamSnap will be used extensively to manage scheduling, communications and logistics for more than 500 Chicago Fire Junior affiliate teams along with its slate of community and development programs.

This includes: Chicago Fire Juniors City, Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore, Chicago Fire Juniors South, Chicago Fire Juniors West, Florida Fire Juniors, Illinois Fire Juniors, Indiana Fire Juniors, Indiana Fire Juniors South, Kentucky Fire Juniors, Louisiana Fire Juniors and Michigan Fire Juniors.

"This is an exciting new partnership and we are fully committed to supporting Chicago Fire Juniors as they create a winning environment that fosters a culture of excellence for youth soccer players both on and off the field of play," said Dave DuPont, TeamSnap co-founder and CEO. "We are looking forward to delivering a comprehensive sports management solution that helps Chicago Fire FC administrators and coaches stay focused on growing the game at all levels."

About TeamSnap

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. Over 20-million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season.

For more information, visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

Twitter: @TeamSnap @firejrs #YouthSports #Soccer #SportsTech

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Whataburger Announces $100,000 Partnership with Drive Nation Sports to Increase Access to Youth Sports

DALLAS, Texas -- To provide support to young athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Whataburger announced a three-year, $100,000 partnership with Drive Nation Sports. The partnership kicked off with a check presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Drive Nation Sports is a Dallas-based grassroots youth sports organization founded in 2016 by former NBA All-Star Jermaine O'Neal. As the owner and operator, O'Neal and his team are dedicated to creating a professional atmosphere for amateur athletics. The focus of Drive Nation Sports is to impact the youth by providing the programming and resources to achieve a higher level of success both on and off the court.

"The cost to participate in youth sports today is higher than it's ever been which has prevented less fortunate children from being able to play. This partnership will give these kids access to opportunities that without this assistance would have been unattainable. Drive Nation is thankful for Whataburger's contribution as it will make a significant impact in these children's lives," said Jermaine O'Neal.

Whataburger signage will be featured within the facility, with additional Whataburger patches adorning athletes' jerseys.

A portion of sponsorship funds will be allocated to provide financial aid for athletes who would otherwise not be able to participate. The intention of this aid is to create an opportunity for future advancement in education and sports.

"Youth sports are a Texas tradition that provide kids with valuable lessons in sportsmanship and teamwork, as well as helping to develop healthy lifelong habits," said Gilbert Aranza, Whataburger Franchisee. "Drive Nation Sports is doing some amazing work to teach these lessons and help young athletes reach their full potential, and Whataburger is proud to support these initiatives."

As part of Whataburger's $100,000 investment over three years, the brand will be featured as a presenting sponsor of two tournaments: the Nike Explosion Tournament on January 18-20th and Jermaine O'Neal's own tournament, the Battle of the Best, on April 3rd-5th.

To learn more: https://stories.whataburger.com/whataburger-announces-100000-partnership-with-drive-nation-sports-to-increase-access-to-youth-sports/

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Drive Nation Sports
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Top California Volleyball Association Hits Technology Partnership with TeamSnap

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) and TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today they have reached a new partnership making TeamSnap the exclusive club and team management solution for one of the country's largest volleyball associations.

As the governing body for volleyball in Northern California, NCVA is home to more than 25,000 players, coaches, administrators and volunteers across 1,400 teams and 400 member clubs. NCVA member clubs will be able to leverage TeamSnap's innovative and easy-to-use platform to improve communication and simplify payment collection.

"Northern California Volleyball Association supports a wide-range of programs from grassroot community clubs to high-performance state teams. Partnering with a sophisticated digital platform like TeamSnap will help our clubs and coaches manage their day-to-day operations," said Donna Donaghy, CEO, Northern California Volleyball Association. "TeamSnap is a huge timesaver that will help us stay focused on growing the sport across the state."

As the industry leader in sports management, TeamSnap supports more than 20 million users, 2 million unique teams and 19,000 clubs across 100 different sports. The platform is used by thousands of volleyball clubs across North America including provincial sport organization Ontario Volleyball Association as well as NCVA member clubs: Marin Juniors Volleyball Club, Vibe Volleyball Club, Velocity Volleyball Club and Bay Area Volleyball.

"NCVA is the heart of the California volleyball community and a proven leader in growing the sport over the past 30 years. We look forward to working together to expand their operations and connect their clubs at every level-from parents and coaches to administrators and board members," said Greg Ludke, General Manager, Sports Organizations, TeamSnap.

About Northern California Volleyball Association:

The year 2019 marked the 37th anniversary of the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA), which services Northern California from the Oregon border to Bakersfield, including Northern Nevada. The NCVA is a 501(c)(3) organization that, in partnership with USA Volleyball, endeavors to promote participation in a quality program that provides a positive and safe athletic environment through a variety of developmental and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. More information can be found at http://www.ncva.com/, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

About TeamSnap:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. Over 20 million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season. For more information, visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

Twitter: @TeamSnap #TeamSnap @NCVAVolleyball #NCVA #Volleyball #SportsTech #YouthSports

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TeamSnap and FlipGive Sign Landmark Partnership in an Effort to Make Youth Sports More Affordable

BOULDER, Colo. -- TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, and FlipGive, a trusted platform for youth sports fundraising, announced a joint partnership in a combined effort to make youth sports more affordable for families.

With the new partnership, TeamSnap will integrate FlipGive's innovative team funding tool across its industry-leading platform. TeamSnap is the go-to team management source with more than 20 million athletes, parents, coaches and club administrators leveraging its easy-to-use apps and software every day.

"The high and growing costs associated with youth sports are a major stress point for families. We are seeing that more and more families are forced to opt their children out of sports altogether," said TeamSnap co-founder and CEO Dave DuPont. "Partnering with FlipGive is one step we're taking to raise awareness and improve this top issue facing youth sports. FlipGive offers an innovative and easy way for TeamSnap users to raise funds for teams and athletes simply by leveraging their everyday purchases."

Through FlipGive, teams, athletes and supporters earn cash when they shop for groceries, gas, clothes, equipment, meals out, travel and more. With over 700 top-name retailers, including Starbucks, Amazon, Hotels.com and Walmart, groups can easily raise money through their everyday spending.

"Families are forced to sacrifice so much so that their kids can have access to a sport they love" said Mark Bachman, co-founder and CEO, FlipGive. "TeamSnap's close connection to sports teams and families, along with its unmatched reach, make them the perfect partner to help us accomplish our goal of raising $100 million for youth sports teams over the next five years."

Since its launch, FlipGive has helped teams and groups raise more than $20 million.

Teams interested in fundraising with FlipGive can visit teamsnap.flipgive.com. To learn more about partnering with TeamSnap, visit TeamSnap for brands.

About TeamSnap:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. 20 million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season. TeamSnap makes organizing sports as simple as click, tap and go. For more information, visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

About FlipGive:

FlipGive is a free team funding app that makes raising money a breeze. Teams earn cash when they shop for groceries, gas, clothes, equipment, meals out, travel and more. Over $20M has been raised by groups, simply from their everyday spending. Founded in 2016, FlipGive is headquartered in Toronto. For more information, visit https://www.flipgive.com/.

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