Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports

Buying Sandlot

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. Interview: 108 Performance's Ambitious Pro Softball Plan to Build the Next Great Youth Athlete

    1h ago

    Interview: 108 Performance's Ambitious Pro Softball Plan to Build the Next Great Youth Athlete

    Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan talk to the founder of 108 Performance, Eugene Bleecker, about 108's journey from a small training facility to MLB player clients, how the next generation of athlete development will combine software, education, products, and AI into a single ecosystem and we dive into his ambitious professional women's softball project in Knoxville, Tennessee. 0:00 - 108 Performance's Journey 4:23 - The Knoxville Miracle Opportunity 8:41 - A Unified Platform of Player Development and Media 15:01 - The Future, Raises, & Innovation 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
  2. Interview: U.S. Sports Camps President on UCLA Partnership, World Cup Impact, and Rise of Girls Sports

    19h ago

    Interview: U.S. Sports Camps President on UCLA Partnership, World Cup Impact, and Rise of Girls Sports

    Kyle Pagan and James Kratch speak with President of U.S. Sports Camps, Justin Hoeveler, about their new partnership with UCLA Softball, the continued rise of girls sports, what the World Cup could mean for soccer participation, and whether flag football can avoid some of the pitfalls that other youth sports have experienced as they've scaled. 0:00 - U.S. Sports Camps Partners with UCLA Softball 8:48 - NIL Opportunities & AI in a Service Heavy Business 13:29 - Importance of In-Person Experiences 16:04 - Can Flag Football Avoid Pitfalls? 20:46 - World Cup Impact on Youth Soccer 23:04 - Youth Sports Participation Trends 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

    26 min
  3. 4 Takeaways from Capitol Hill's Youth Sports Hearing

    1d ago

    4 Takeaways from Capitol Hill's Youth Sports Hearing

    Kyle Scott, Kyle Pagan, and James Kratch discuss their takeaways from the "Field of Fees: Private Equity’s Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports" hearing on Capitol Hill. Is the Let Kids Play Act in jeopardy? How are conversations being led by misleading numbers? What should private equity be liable for? We're even seeing one PE firm go on the offensive. Kyle Scott also submitted a statement after originally being asked to be a witness. We want to thank BlackMagic Design Cameras for sponsoring the show! Whether you're a sports facility, club, school or coach, Blackmagic Design allows high quality, affordable and easy to learn multi-camera streaming and filming. Check out their studio cameras, production switchers, Davinci resolve editing and replay tools, and the BlackMagic Camera app on iPhone and android. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com. Read Kyle's statement here: https://www.buyingsandlot.com/p/buying-sandlot-statement-to-congress Check out Field of Fees: Private Equity’s Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports - https://www.youtube.com/live/KT6hFcI46_4?si=PSd2mahRjL31j91w 0:00 - Mr. Scott Writes to Washington 7:24 - Is the Let Kids Play Act in Jeopardy? 10:29 - Conversations Being Led by Misleading Stats 20:02 - PE Should Be "Liable For Deaths" 25:07 - Black Bear Sports Group Goes on the Offensive 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

    32 min
  4. Interview: Knights Knation on CURVE Sports Partnership, Future of Club Baseball, and Relationships vs. Data

    2d ago

    Interview: Knights Knation on CURVE Sports Partnership, Future of Club Baseball, and Relationships vs. Data

    Kyle Pagan is joined by two leaders helping shape the future of club baseball. Jack Cressend, founder of Knights Knation Baseball and Tyler Naquin, Director of Baseball Operations. Knights has built one of the most successful club baseball organizations for nearly two decades. They’ve produced more than 1,000 college players, over 100 MLB Draft picks, and have a growing network of programs across the South. During the episode they announce a new partnership with Curve Sports, discuss what the future of club baseball looks like, how data is changing recruiting, and why relationships still matter. 0:00 - Knights Knation Announces Partnership W/ CURVE Sports 4:49 - Collaboration, LAK Program & Expansion Plans 11:01 - Parent Expectations & Knights 4 Life Motto 19:01 - Maintaining Coaching Quality at a Franchise 25:02 - Data's Role in Player Development 34:15 - How Knights Handles Accessibility 36:55 - What is The Future Of Club Baseball? 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
  5. BS Daily: Unrivaled's Latest Move, Youth Camps Merge, & Leveraging Pro Facilities for Youth Programming

    3d ago

    BS Daily: Unrivaled's Latest Move, Youth Camps Merge, & Leveraging Pro Facilities for Youth Programming

    Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan talk about Unrivaled Sports' latest baseball move for Ripken Nationals while we wonder if they will build a LLWS competitor, FlexWork and ProCamps merge, which could create an opportunity for pro teams to leverage new revenue streams. Also a streaming message comes out of Cannes. 0:00 - Will Unrivaled Build A LLWS Competitor? 14:46 - Youth Sports Camp Operators Merge 19:49 - Pro Teams Leverage Youth For Different Rev Streams 37:19 - Youth Sports Messaging Still Needs Work 43:51 - A Message For Streamers Comes Out Of Cannes 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

    48 min
  6. BS Daily: Insights From Savannah Bananas & Congress, PG's Next Move, & Another Facility Sells Naming Rights

    6d ago

    BS Daily: Insights From Savannah Bananas & Congress, PG's Next Move, & Another Facility Sells Naming Rights

    In this episode we discuss trends we saw from a World Cup experience, recap the insights gathered from our interview with Nina Johnson and Rep. Chris Deluzio, Perfect Game announces their next media rights move, and another facility sells their naming rights. 0:00 - Trends from World Cup Experience 6:29 - Insights from Bananas Interview 16:06 - Insights from Rep. Deluzio Interview 22:42 - Perfect Game's Next Media Rights Move 26:38 - How Will Data Rights Play Out? 34:58 - Another Facility Naming Rights Deal 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
  7. Exploring the Let Kids Play Act: A Conversation with Rep. Chris Deluzio

    Jun 25

    Exploring the Let Kids Play Act: A Conversation with Rep. Chris Deluzio

    Rep. Chris Deluzio joins the show to discuss what inspired the framework of The Let Kids Play Act, the biggest debates surrounding the bill, and why the legislation targets "vulture practices" that he argues are driving up costs and limiting access. 0:00 - Reactions & Progress of the Let Kids Play Act 5:47 - Addressing the Vulture Practices 13:00 - Fors & Against of Stay To Play 18:33 - Redirecting Funds to Community Programs 21:54 - Sponsorship as a Solution 24:03 - Balancing Control & Investment 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

    26 min
  8. Savannah Bananas Chief of Staff Nina Johnson on Bananas’ Entrance Into Youth Sports

    Jun 24

    Savannah Bananas Chief of Staff Nina Johnson on Bananas’ Entrance Into Youth Sports

    Banana Ball Chief of Staff, Nina Johnson, dives into how the Savannah Bananas are approaching youth camps and tournaments, what a future Banana Ball youth league could look like, the challenges facing community-based programs, and how parents a lot of times shape sports decision-making. 0:00 - Bananas Vision for Youth Programming 10:26 - Maintaining Control Over the Experience 20:27 - Scaling Banana Ball Through Acquisition 25:54 - Balancing Accessibility & Affordability 30:47 - Rec Leagues vs. Organized Experience 42:13 - Parents & Community Role In Sports 47:13 - "Sandlot" Style Intiatives 49:54 - The Role of Parents in Youth Sports 55:07 - Future of Youth Sports in Bananaland 59:41 - Banana Ball's Softball Potential 1:01:02 - Opportunity in Case of MLB Lockout? 1:03:25 - Warehouse Tour of Grayson Stadium 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

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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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