Category: Clubs & Leagues

Here are four signs your youth sports organization should actually be run like a business. There’s a lot of time, energy, and resources spent running a youth sports organization, club,…

Ever since the pandemic, mental health has become an important and regular conversation in youth sports. Peel away every business decision we make as youth sports organizers, between a growth…

There are a lot of expectations within today’s youth sports community. And one of those expectations is that each youth sports organization (clubs, leagues, teams) utilizes an updated and organized…

The spring season is winding down and youth sports organizers are rolling into a busy summer season full of different activities. Summer is a great time for organizations to switch…

Sports organizers can use TeamSnap to easily collect youth sports donations across all of your programs.  Sports organizers face a set of unique challenges in 2023. It’s more expensive for…

TeamSnap connected organizations with more than $1.2 million in spring sponsorships during the past season.  Spring may be coming to a close, but that didn’t stop TeamSnap organizations from staying…

Sports organizations rely on a website to share their mission, philosophy, schedule, registration process, and more. As a sports club, it’s one thing to have all the pieces together on…

Here are a few creative ways to collect payments for your sports organization using TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues.  Administrators are facing more challenges than ever before. There’s heightened competition…

Reviewing and testing your youth sports registration process is easy to do with these tips. Sports organizers understand that registration season can turn into one of the most overwhelming times…

There’s no denying that we have more technology and digital tools at our fingertips than ever before. That’s especially true on the youth sports field. It could be behind-the-scenes operational…

Sports registration can be one of the biggest challenges for sports organizers. But, it’s also the backbone of a sports organization’s growth. When you’re able to track down a seamless…

Are you concerned about the overall health of your soccer organization? How does one define success when running a soccer league, whether on the youth, recreational, or community level? It’s…

Softball season is here and that means that tryouts are right around the corner. For many of our young players, making their youth softball team is a top priority.  Every…

We know youth sports can be expensive. That’s why TeamSnap offers sponsorship and fundraising opportunities to youth sports organizations in our network. We wanted to give a special shoutout to…

Here are the four biggest takeaways from TeamSnap’s “See How The Best Run Hockey Clubs Grow” webinar.  While hockey season may be wrapping up soon, it’s never too early to…

We know sports registration can be a busy time of year, and let’s face it, a little stressful. Nothing slows your preseason prep down like accidental mistakes during registration. To…

What exactly does a growing hockey organization look like? How do hockey organizers best plan for growth? You came to the right place to find out.  We sat down with…

Running a sports organization isn’t easy. Whether you’re managing a local youth baseball league or the director of a multi-state travel hockey club, there’s a lot to think about. These…

Hockey organizations may be entering the final stages of their regular season campaigns, offering organizers an opportunity to reflect on another successful year. We also know that the upcoming summer…

When a youth sports club has happy members, it’s likely because the sports organization has devoted resources and time into making a valuable experience. Winning games and developing athletes are…

It’s hard to predict when emergency situations will arise, but one thing your sports organization can do is to have a solid plan in place communication wise when a chaotic…

One of the easiest ways to plan registration for your sports organization is to think about it at the beginning of every new year. While many sports organizations may open…

Sports organizations typically run camps during the off-season, holiday breaks, and throughout the season to mix up regular programming. What if we told you that you only need to know…

Are you thinking about running a winter sports clinic for your sports club or league? It’s certainly a good idea to keep the athletes engaged during what can be an…

Before you can launch registration in 7 days (or less) there are some go-to tips to keep in mind before kicking things off. TeamSnap hosted a webinar which tackled an…

Did you know that a volleyball was originally created by using the inside part of a basketball? You probably haven’t ever imagined what the inside portion of a basketball looks…

The sport of hockey is believed to have originated as a simple stick and ball game in the United Kingdom from the 18th-19th century. The sport has since come a…

An admin entering registration season is like a college athlete preparing for pre-season. There’s so much to prepare for, so many unknowns, and the constant feeling of stress takes over….

In case you missed our webinar earlier this month where Jim Dahline, TeamSnap’s Director, Product Marketing & Strategy walked users through a tutorial about how to set up their sports…

Whether your youth basketball program is community-run, club, a competitive AAU program that travels the country, or a travel program, you likely depend on some management platform or organizer to make…

It wasn’t so long ago that basketball rims were boarded up, public parks locked their doors, and COVID-19 kept kids and parents inside, away from sports and social activities. Basketball…

When you decided to start a youth basketball organization you probably didn’t think most of your time would actually be spent off the court handling administration duties. You probably began…

TeamSnap has an easy-to-use integration with our friends at TeamGenius to help run tryouts and team evaluations. With a TeamGenius account you can easily import your TeamSnap rosters to TeamGenius,…

Off-season doesn’t just effect athletes, but coaches as well. The end of any season is bittersweet. There is excitement around the end of weeks of consistent practices and weekends packed…

TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues supports soccer organizations of all sizes, and is designed to support your expansion and growth. Registration directly impacts a soccer club or league’s success. Having…

The question most sports organizations get throughout the year is: Are you planning on holding any summer camps? The answer for most successful sports clubs and leagues is typically yes….

Baseball tryouts are right around the corner and for players, making the youth baseball team is a top priority. Here are 10 tips you can share with your players to…

You made the decision to run a summer camp or camps for your club, now how do you best get the word out? Summer camps have the potential to generate…

The USA Softball youth program started in 1974, and since then softball has continuously grown in popularity in the states. Softball actually began with a boxing glove and broomstick and…

Before we can dive into how to select the best recreational soccer program for your youth athlete, it’s important to distinguish the difference between recreational and club or travel soccer….

Perhaps your soccer coaching journey started because you offered to volunteer in your local town league. Or maybe because you love the game and want to give back. Another reasoning…

Did you know that softballs are harder than baseballs? While the sports can often be grouped together, they are notably different; from the game rules, equipment, leagues, and how tryouts…

Even though Stephen Woods Jr. plays professional baseball for the Kansas City Royals, he still can speak to what it feels like to attend tryouts and how to best prepare….

Diamond Softball Club was looking for a solution that would be a long-term fix. The organization prides itself on running year-round and in doing so developing strong, confident, independent women….

For many youth baseball organizations that turn to TeamSnap, they are looking for a similar solution: more time on the baseball field and less time on spreadsheets. Baseball teams and…

Imagine a management solution that administrators, coaches, managers, and parents can all agree on. With the next evolution of TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues, everything you need to manage your…

Youth sports clubs are finding ways to implement video as a marketing tool, but also as a way to improve player development. With the advancement in video capabilities from VEO,…

TeamSnap proudly integrates with US Lacrosse to verify all of your players for the season. With this integration, you no longer have to worry about completing registration only to find…

Volunteers, whether they are helping with league operations or specific sports clubs, are integral to keeping the day-to-day process running smoothly. They also offer valuable support and help for games…

A good coach is critical to the success of your organization, team, and player development. Coaches keep programs running smoothly and continuously oversee that all participants are safe. So how…

Registration should spark excitement across an organization. It represents new seasons, new players, returning players, and a program’s growth. Unfortunately, registration has the reputation for being a stressful part for…

Operating any tryout for youth sports club comes with a long list of tasks. Running successful tryouts takes a lot of planning, thorough preparation, and a strong communication strategy. TeamSnap…

As a football team admin or coach have you ever thought about drawing up a game plan for managing your upcoming camp or clinic using a sports management solution like…

Youth sports club/team leaders have an immense responsibility to represent the heart and soul of the organization. Clearly defined goals help create the space needed for a sound understanding of…

An organization without good communication is like a plane without wings. It just isn’t going to work. No matter what size or sport your club or league is, communicating effectively…

With the holiday rush in full swing, the last thing on most people’s minds right now is probably sports and registration. But with baseball and softball registration season right around…

We know registration can be a busy time, and let’s face it, a little stressful. Nothing slows your preseason down like accidental mistakes during registration. To help, we put together…

Creating a strong member experience is an essential part of a highly successful club. A winning record is quickly overshadowed by a club that treats its members like a number…

The stereotype of the overly competitive sports club is a common one: coaches who over-train their players, teaching them that the biggest achievement is to win at any cost; players…

Growing your sports organization can be a busy and complex undertaking. For early-stage or smaller clubs, leagues or associations, there’s a lot to accomplish; you need to appoint a board,…

A coach’s job is never done—from skill development to administrative tasks like scheduling, and off-season training, there’s a lot that goes into being a good coach. And while player development…

Building and launching a website for your youth sports club, league or team can be daunting. So daunting most organizations push it off as a future project to be tackled…

Skilled coaches are the backbone of many youth sports clubs. Without coaches, who would help players hone their skills, win games while also organize team rosters, schedules and communicate with…

With almost 1,000 players, ages 5-18, across 65 recreational and 25 club select teams, Lake Hills Soccer is a big club with bigger goals, relying on myriad volunteers to create…

The Postgame Report lets you celebrate the game a little while longer. Review the final score, upload your best photos, relive the banter in chat and see who’s on the…

Often we think about success in sports as the number of wins your team has or your club’s ranking in your league. And while that’s a primary and perhaps most…

Coaches are the backbone of most sports organizations, working hard every day to improve the lives and skills of young athletes. But between coaching their players, scheduling games and practices,…

As sports begin to return in places across the United States, many are starting to feel a sense of normalcy begin to creep back into daily life. But like most…

Registration can be one of the most stressful times of the year as a sports organization admin. Between preseason communications, collecting information and fees from hundreds of athletes, setting your…

There are ways to run tournaments easily and keep them fun. Here’s how to avoid three common mistakes.

  With our worlds being shaken up for the past 4+ months, one thing is certain: People are ready to get back to sports.  Kids are excited to get out…

As summer approaches, we naturally start to think of our favorite sports events and leagues. But as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2021, that anticipation is mixed with uncertainty for…

Strategic Investment Brings New Resources to Leading Sports Management Platform to Expand Product Portfolio, Drive Growth, and Deepen Sports Organization and Brand Partnerships Boulder, CO (April 14, 2021) – TeamSnap,…

On March 24 and 25, TeamSnap presented at the 2021 SportTechie’s State of the Industry’s [SOTI] virtual event. SOTI is the most comprehensive conference on sports innovation and technology. Covering…

Does the thought of planning and holding tryouts for your youth sports club make you cringe?  We don’t blame you. It can mean stacks of registration forms to sort through,…

If you’re a hockey parent, spring means helping your kids balance hockey games and practices with tryouts, registrations, renewing USA Hockey memberships, and to top it all off, the approaching…

During a trying year, one moment seemingly everyone was excited for was flipping the calendar to 2021. Where 2020 had denied us so many of our simple pleasures, 2021 promised…

February 3, 2021, is the 35th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day. This day calls on girls and women to own their inner and outer strength while recognizing…

We did it! We made it to 2021! And while we think it’s safe to say most won’t look fondly back at 2020, watching the sports community come together in…

As we head into the New Year, we’re also heading into another season of uncertainty. Many coaches and sports organizers may face the challenges of the pandemic for the first…

Hi Everyone, As we close the year, I would like to add my voice to those who have noted what a challenging year 2020 has been. We in the amateur…

Pre-event health screenings are now the new norm and will continue to be for at least the near future. We launched TeamSnap Health Check for free to all customers back…

In our day and age, everything is online for better or worse. I’d like to think for the better 90% of the time. But I for one have had a…

If you haven’t noticed, COVID has mixed up youth sports schedules for at least the foreseeable future. It used to be easy to know when baseball season began and ended,…

The Right Tools and Planning Youth sports continue to reopen, but attending as a spectator may come down to following smart etiquette. Coaches need to not only have a strong…

“The majority of families were excited and itching to get back on the ice and back playing hockey.” I’m sure this statement by Eric Bernal, President of Richmond Jets MHA,…

It’s been less than 2 months since we launched TeamSnap Health Check free to all users and we have officially administered over 3 million screenings.  That’s 3 million times that…

Summer may be ending but youth sports continue to reopen. The cooler weather will bring more sports and see many moving indoors. Now that there’s been some time to feel…

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, 51 NFHS member state associations and 19,500 high schools nationwide are making difficult decisions about how to restart high school…

With spring seasons being canceled and summer events on standby, organizations were left having to scramble and issue refunds. And as we return to play, cancellation is at the back…

  Health checks. Symptom checks. Self-screenings. Whatever you call them, they’re an essential step in a safe return to play. Which is why we’re seeing them more and more in…

“It can be done.” Mike Handell, President of the New York Bluebirds youth baseball and softball organization, continued to make this statement as he discussed his organization’s return to play. …

  As part of TeamSnap’s Customer Success team, I work closely with sports organization administrators to set up and manage their TeamSnap accounts. Some of you may even know me…

Ramping up for your season can be daunting. Between opening registration, managing tryouts, securing field/court/ice time and building schedules, there’s a lot to be done in a short amount of…

Your website can make a big difference for parents deciding whether or not to sign up their young athlete. Here’s how to make yours stand out.

  In part one of this series, we addressed how to manage registration funds you’ve already collected. In this post, we will dig deeper into the options you have for…

Marketing during this current global crisis is, to put it simply, challenging.  Many organizations have significantly lowered their marketing budgets. Large global brands are promoting ads that have the exact…

The deadline to support the youth sports federal relief fund is 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 15th. Recently we posted a guide to help sports organizations navigate the CARES…

  Coronavirus has put businesses and day-to-day activities on pause across the globe, and sports are no exception. Many clubs and organizations are waiting to hear when practices and games…

Q&A’s to better understand COVID-19 small business relief programs As a partner in sports organization management, we are seeing clubs, leagues and communities crippled by the financial impacts of COVID-19….