Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports

Buying Sandlot
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The leading podcast covering the business of youth sports. Interviews with the most important people shaping the future of youth sports. Analysis on the latest industry news. Hosted by Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan.

  1. Unrivaled Sports Execs Talk Platform Vision

    5H AGO

    Unrivaled Sports Execs Talk Platform Vision

    Kyle and Kyle discuss the quotes from Unrivaled Sports' CEO, Andy Campion. Also, Saudi Arabia's PIF dials back sports investment, we talk short-term bets in youth sports in light of the news, and Perfect Game and EventConnect expand partnership. 0:00 - Post-Summit Outlook at Buying Sandlot 7:57 - Unrivaled Sports CEO Talks Platform Vision 23:00 - PIF Dials Back Sports Investment 34:13 - Short-term Bets: Clubs, Tech & Data 47:10 - Perfect Game & EventConnect Expand Partnership 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

    49 min
  2. A Baseball Operator Expands, Investment in Sponsorship, & Perfect Game's New Media Deal

    3D AGO

    A Baseball Operator Expands, Investment in Sponsorship, & Perfect Game's New Media Deal

    Kyle and Kyle are back to reflect on the 2026 Buying Sandlot Summit and talk about the latest business news in youth sports. They dive into Capacity Sports Group's expands to new sports through acquisitions, Perfect Game's new media deal, and BASE Sports Group closing a $2.5 million round. 0:00 - Reflecting on the 2026 Buying Sandlot Summit 6:30 - Capacity Sports Group Expands Through Acquisition 12:55 - Perfect Game's New Media Rights Deal 17:25 - BASE Sports Group Closes $2.5 Million Round 22:34 - USTA Goes All-In With Fastbreak AI 23:35 - The Good Game Partners With ProCamps 24:36 - Looking Ahead at Buying Sandlot 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

    27 min
  3. Youth Sports Tech's Biggest Players Take Center Stage | Buying Sandlot Summit 2026

    4D AGO

    Youth Sports Tech's Biggest Players Take Center Stage | Buying Sandlot Summit 2026

    The biggest players in youth sports tech take the stage at The 2026 Buying Sandlot Summit. The Tech Heavy Hitters panel featured executives TeamSnap COO Greg Ludke, LeagueApps President Jeremy Goldberg, GameChanger SVP of Product Management and Design Aman Loomba, and Hudl President Matt Mueller. They discuss what features customers want, the transition to media businesses, how big the market can get, and predictions for the future of youth sports. 0:00 - Tech's Heavy Hitters Introduce Themselves 4:33 - The Different Customers Each Focus On 10:50 - What Features Do Customers Want? 17:20 - Are They Becoming a Media Business? 22:59 - Is High School Sports a Valuable Media Property to HUDL? 24:40 - How Big Can These Companies Get? 29:47 - Who Jumps First to Interoperability? 34:15 - The $2.7 TRILLION Market?! 37:15 - How GameChanger Uses Foot Locker for International Expansion 41:03 - Short-term Industry Predictions: Consolidation, Capital, & Flag 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

    44 min
  4. The Everything App for Youth Sports Parents

    APR 6

    The Everything App for Youth Sports Parents

    We're back! Kyle and Kyle talk about two youth sports tech start ups announcing different paths, USMNT legend Landon Donovan's criticism of club soccer, and dive into the 7th Inning Stretch with James Kratch to talk about the biggest youth sports business stories over the last week. Lastly, Onsides Founder Dave Yoo comes on to announce his app is out of beta, what it's been like building the everything app for parents, interoperability with tech platforms in the space, and more. 0:00 - Buying Sandlot Summit App Announcement 3:38 - OpenAI Acquires Niche Media Company 7:42 - Youth Sports Tech Startups Announce Two Different Paths 16:36 - USMNT Legend Criticizes Club Soccer 29:13 - Could Club Sports Upend College Athletics? 41:20 - 7th Inning Stretch 41:41 - Sen. Cory Booker Calls Out Youth Sports 48:30 - Ascent Group Finalizes LiveBarn Deal 51:24 - TeamSnap Gives Back $20 Million to Orgs 55:04 - Onsides Big App Announcement 56:27 - Two New Partnerships 57:45 - The Youth Sports Everything App 1:02:02 - Free, No Ads, No Subscriptions 1:03:03 - How Onsides Drives Engagement to Platforms 1:07:02 - Wins & Challenges From Beta Process 1:09:02 - Are Platforms Open to Interoperability? 1:12:12 - Onboarding & Private Coaching Drives Feedback 1:15:45 - What's Next Post-Launch? Get your tickets to our Youth Sports Business Conference in Philadelphia from April 14th-15th: https://events.buyingsandlot.com/summit-2026 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

    1h 20m
  5. TeamSnap Surpasses $20M Given Back in Branded Sponsorship

    MAR 31

    TeamSnap Surpasses $20M Given Back in Branded Sponsorship

    TeamSnap CEO Pete Frintzilas and SVP of Brand Solutions Nicole McCormack come on the show to talk about surpassing $20 million given back to grassroots organizations through sponsorship. We talk about the LeagueSide acquisition helping the platform achieve this incredible milestone, why brands value youth sports in their marketing strategy, the future of sponsorship, and how TeamSnap One will deliver even more value for sponsors in the future in a forecasted $10 billion streaming market. 0:00 - Buying Sandlot Summit is in TWO Weeks 1:10 - TeamSnap Surpasses $20M Given Back to Orgs 3:19 - How the LeagueSide Acquisition Helped 5:32 - Successful Sponsorship Campaigns 7:21 - How TeamSnap Unlocked Value for Brands 11:43 - TeamSnap One Plans to Unlock More Brand Power 14:44 - Balancing Profit & Community Impact 17:22 - The Future of Youth Sports Sponsorship 19:05 - Are Brands Targeting Specific Clubs or Networks? Get your tickets to our Youth Sports Business Conference in Philadelphia from April 14th-15th: https://events.buyingsandlot.com/summit-2026 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

    23 min
  6. The NIL Platform Trusted By IMG Academy

    MAR 30

    The NIL Platform Trusted By IMG Academy

    Advance NIL is an NIL education, athlete protection, and development platform ocused on helping athletes and the organizations around them navigate Name, Image, & Likeness. Working with over 50,000 athletes and families through structured programming and digital education tools, we talk about their NIL PreCheck platform, the complex and changing landscape, and educating elite athletes at IMG Academy to avoid scams. 0:00 - Two Weeks to Get Buying Sandlot Summit Tix! 1:25 - How Advance NIL Helps Athletes Navigate NIL 3:47 - Curriculum & Educational Offerings 6:51 - Navigating the Evolving NIL Landscape 10:05 - What Laws Should Parents Be Aware Of? 13:55 - The Future of NIL in High School Sports 18:26 - NIL Opportunities Outside of Social Media 20:41 - Scams, Red Flags, & NIL PreCheck 27:00 - Advance NIL's Next Move 29:23 - International Athletes & NIL 33:27 - Revenue Share, NIL, & Title IX's Future Get your tickets to our Youth Sports Business Conference in Philadelphia from April 14th-15th: https://events.buyingsandlot.com/summit-2026 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

    44 min
  7. The All-In-One Facility in Hooptown, USA: MØDE Sports

    MAR 25

    The All-In-One Facility in Hooptown, USA: MØDE Sports

    MØDE Sports’ VP Scott Reid comes on to talk about the one of a kind 500,000 square foot facility they’re building in Spokane, WA that will include Liberty Launch Academy, 30+ courts, and a football field all attached to the already existing community center. We talk to Scott about the academy launch, being the first to market in the region, tournament and event economics, the brand partner and sponsor strategy, and how they plan to maximize 500,000 square feet during dead periods. 0:00 - Buying Sandlot Summit Agenda Announced 00:30 - The vision of transforming community sports and education 01:55 - The Vision of MØDE Sports & Liberty Launch Academy 7:22 - The One of a Kind School Curriculum 9:58 - Maximizing a 500,000 Square Foot Facility 12:15 - Pros & Cons of Being First to Market in Pacific Northwest 15:43 - The Diverse Athlete Recruitment & Unreal Basketball House 17:30 - Expanding Sports & Programs 21:50 - Economics of Tournaments & Events 25:24 - Football Facilities & Other Amenities 28:30 - Naming Rights, Brands, and Partnerships 33:42 - Content Strategy & Media Partners 38:50 - Scott's Buying Sandlot Summit Testimony Get your tickets to our Youth Sports Business Conference in Philadelphia from April 14th-15th: https://events.buyingsandlot.com/summit-2026 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

    40 min
  8. IMG Academy’s Business Model: Data, Development, and the Future

    MAR 21

    IMG Academy’s Business Model: Data, Development, and the Future

    IMG Academy's COO Mike Milliron sits down with Kyle Pagan to discuss the one of a kind student model, developing athletes for the changing college landscape, the importance of brand partners, and the future of elite youth sports academies. 0:00 - One of a Kind Student Model 0:50 - How to Decide What to Build Next 1:40 - Importance of Partners: Gatorade & Under Armour 2:36 - A Holistic Approach to Education 5:10 - Dealing With the Transfer Portal 6:41 - The Content Strategy of Elite Academies 8:55 - The Future of Elite Youth Sports 9:46 - Is IMG Ready for the AI Disruption? 10:42 - The #AddMoreAthletes Campaign to Grow College Athletics Get your tickets to our Youth Sports Business Conference in Philadelphia from April 14th-15th: https://events.buyingsandlot.com/summit-2026 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

    12 min
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The leading podcast covering the business of youth sports. Interviews with the most important people shaping the future of youth sports. Analysis on the latest industry news. Hosted by Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan.

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