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. Fastbreak AI's Latest Acquisition: GroupHousing

    1D AGO

    Fastbreak AI's Latest Acquisition: GroupHousing

    Fastbreak AI's CEO, John Stewart, details the company's latest acquisition: GroupHousing. Now growing towards north of 450,000 room nights Stewart talks about the youth sports tourism opportunity, integrating new companies into the fold, and sheds some light on another product they plan to launch in 2027. 0:00 - Fastbreak AI Acquires GroupHousing 3:00 - How Much Can the Sports Tourism Market Grow? 4:47 - Who They See as Competition 5:26 - The Unique Value Proposition 6:48 - "We Don't Put Value On Anyone Else's Tech" 8:51 - How They Integrate New Acquisitions 10:45 - The Plan to Utilize Hotel & Ticketing Data 12:03 - Exploring International Opportunities 15:15 - Strategy for Cost Reduction 17:26 - Fastbreak's New Product Launching in 2027 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

    19 min
  2. Capacity Sports Group Acquires SIX Flag Football Leagues

    3D AGO

    Capacity Sports Group Acquires SIX Flag Football Leagues

    Kyle and Kyle discuss Capacity Sports Group's continued spending spree, the cost of Youth Sports continues to find itself in the crosshairs of politicians, an international travel provider goes bankrupt leaving families stranded weeks before a trip, and a D1 college is adding more athletes as some universities cut teams this weekend. Later, Power Baseball details their new partnership with CURVE Sports. 0:00 - The Buying Sandlot Premium Community is Live! 0:45 - Capacity Sports Group Acquires SIX More Flag Leagues 6:32 - D1 Soccer Team Adds More Athletes to Development Program 14:06 - Youth Sports Travel Company Goes Bankrupt 18:55 - Another Politician Criticizes the Cost of Youth Sports 25:20 - CURVE Sports Expands Platform with Power Baseball 26:50 - Expansion & Development Strategies 30:38 - The Future of Club Baseball & Travel 34:37 - How Power Baseball is Using CURVE's Data for Recruiting 36:28 - Academy Partnerships & Development 39:28 - Athletic Opportunities in a Post-Grad Era 41:08 - The Long-Term Vision of the Partnership 47:09 - Providing Access Through Power Sports Foundation 49:46 - The Importance of Brand Partnerships 51:10 - Is the CURVE Partnership Tech-Exclusive? 52:00 - Partnership Opportunities Between CURVE Clubs 54:52 - Expanding to Other Sports? 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

    56 min
  3. New Report Shows MASSIVE Youth Sports Market

    6D AGO

    New Report Shows MASSIVE Youth Sports Market

    Kyle and Kyle break down the Sports ETA Tourism report that unveils the youth sports market number many have cited is actually conservative. They also discuss what the new Perfect Game hire signals for the company's expansion and legislative news around the country following safety trends. 0:00 - New Premium Offerings at Buying Sandlot 4:26 - New Tourism Report Sheds Light on Market 12:13 - The Future of Youth Sports Market Growth 25:26 - Perfect Game Hire Signals More Expansion 29:04 - Controversy In Delaware 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

    39 min
  4. TeamSnap CEO Announces New Streaming Partnership

    APR 22

    TeamSnap CEO Announces New Streaming Partnership

    TeamSnap CEO Peter Fritzilas and XbotGo Founder David Tan join the show to announce their first of it's kind streaming partnership. They also discuss how the two platforms will integrate, the Falcon's features, the importance of premium cameras in youth sports, and how sponsorship could offset camera costs in the future. 0:00 - Full Buying Sandlot Summit Panels & Podcasts Are Now Available 1:00 - TeamSnap and XbotGo Announce Partnership 2:56 - Exploring the XbotGo Falcon’s Features 5:13 - The Importance of Premium Cameras in Youth Sports 9:54 - Integrating TeamSnap One & XbotGo 14:10 - How TeamSnap Discovered XbotGo 15:26 - Update on TeamSnap One’s Rollout 16:46 - Future Development: Chips, Architecture, & Cost 19:05 - Sponsor Opportunities to Decrease Camera Costs Full panel videos and podcasts from the Buying Sandlot Summit are available to premium members and Summit attendees on our website! Not a premium member? Upgrade here: https://www.buyingsandlot.com/upgrade 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

    22 min
  5. Youth Sports Goes to Washington: How Policy & Regulation Play a Role

    APR 22

    Youth Sports Goes to Washington: How Policy & Regulation Play a Role

    Politicians are already turning their attention to youth sports. Sr. Director at Invariant, Steve Weyler, and Matt LaPorta, Partner at True Up Capital Advisors discuss how youth sports is showing up in Washington, IMG Academy's #AddMoreAthletes campaign, private equity, and policy decisions in the future. 0:00 - Intro: Matt LaPorta & Steve Weyler 1:40 - How Youth Sports is Showing Up in Washington 4:36 - What is IMG Academy's #AddMoreAthletes Campaign? 9:36 - Will Adding More Athletes Hurt the Ability for College Scholarships? 11:47 - Washington is Taking Notice of Youth Sports: What's Next? 15:09 - State vs. Federal Legislation 19:37 - Why Private Equity Won't Raise Costs if Done Right 20:47 - How Can the Government Provide Better Access to Youth Sports? 22:15 - How the Industry Stays Ahead of Legislation 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

    34 min
  6. Unrivaled Sports Execs Talk Platform Vision

    APR 20

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

    APR 17

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

    APR 17

    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
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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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