The only Youth Sports
Management Conference
New York, NY | October 16-17
What's NextUp?
By bringing together today’s most impressive minds in youth sports, NextUp is the only conference that provides an opportunity for organizers and coaches to learn about and discuss the most important topics in youth sports today.
Join us for 2 days full of engaging keynote presentations, interactive breakouts & workshops, and countless networking opportunities.
Mainstage Topics Will Include:
- The Business of Youth Sports
- The Youth Sports Product: Experiences and Player Development
- Moving from Parent Trap to Parent Partnership
- Business Models of Youth Sports
- Reimagining Space: Fields and Facilities
Upcoming Speakers
Adam Ewing
VP of Academics at TPH Academy
Alex Day
Host / Content Creator
Ben Joffe
Director of Operations, National Youth Sports Nevada
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Olympic gold medalist and CEO, Multiplying Good
Billy Welcome
CEO & Co Founder, All In Athletics
Brad Freeman
Senior Director, Mavs Academy at Dallas Mavericks
Chris Meade
Co-CEO & Co-Founder, SportsRecruits
Jody LeVos, PhD
Chief Learning Officer, BEGiN
Dr. Kensa Gunter
Clinical & Sport Psychologist
Frank Decembrino
Director of New Market Development, EL1 Sports
Garrett Shea
President, Sports, Sponsorships and Events Consulting, LLC
George Barrios
Founder and Co-CEO, Isos Capital
Greg Kristof
Partner, Young Strategic Ventures
Julie Foudy
2x FIFA Women's World Cup champion, 2x Olympic gold medalist
Justin Nihiser
Operating Partner, Garnett Station Partners
Karl Rectanus
Co-founder, LearnPlatform
Katie Brunnhoelzl
Executive Finance Manager, Nassau County PAL
Liz Robertshaw
Executive Director, IWLCA
Marti Reed
Director of National Partnerships & DEI Programming Manager, Positive Coaching Alliance
Matt Chandik
Director of Communications, Dynamic Sports Management
Mitchell Pehlke
Content Creator
Nathan Clinkenbeard
Senior VP, Marketing & Communications, Steel Sports
Rick Abbott
CEO, Cooperstown All Star Village
Rodrigo Gomes
CEO, Northern Virginia Volleyball Association
Tyler Rutstein
Chief Brand Officer, OTE and Head of Commerce, Overtime
Zelimir Stevanovic
Founder & President, IBSA Basketball
* Agenda sessions and timings subject to change *
Day 1
8:30AM
Breakfast Opens
9:30AM
Opening Session
An introduction to the concept of Youth Sports as a business, incorporating trends and data from LeagueApps with CEO Brian Litvack and President Jeremy Goldberg.
9:45AM
The Business of Youth Sports
Explore the billion-dollar youth sports industry in this keynote, discussing business strategy, media rights, technology, and fan engagement, while sharing insights on industry trends, data analytics, and scalable business models with George Barrios, co-founder of Isos Capital and former Co-President of WWE.
10:15AM
The Business of Youth Enrichment
Discus the critical role enrichment plays in shaping our youth, with actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs, educators, and leaders dedicated to making a meaningful difference in young people's lives.
11:00AM
Breakouts
Best Practices - Finance & Accounting
Defining your Sponsorship Portfolio
Developing an Online Presence
Beyond the Star Athlete
1:00PM
Winning On and Off the Field
This keynote presentation will draw powerful connections between sports and business leadership, offering actionable insights on how to excel in both arenas. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or team leader, you’ll learn practical strategies to elevate your leadership game and achieve lasting results.
1:30PM
Delivering Amazing: Youth Development
From fostering holistic growth in young athletes through collaboration to delivering immersive, high-impact events, this session offers valuable insights for coaches, educators, and event planners looking to maximize potential and ensure lasting success of a youth sports organization.
2:15PM
Breakouts
Purpose-Driven Programming
Powering Strategic Goals with Data
Maintaining Codes of Conduct
Next Stop, College: Trends in Recruiting, NIL & More
3:30PM
The Secrets of Scaling
Key strategies and practical insights for growing and scaling a successful youth sports business, from expanding operations to enhancing profitability and impact
3:55PM
Principles of Business Success
Explore the key principles of business success through the lens of e-commerce, highlighting strategies for growth, community engagement, and innovative marketing in the youth sports world.
5:00PM
Happy Hour
Day 2
8:30AM
Breakfast Opens
9:45AM
Opening Session
A keynote interview with Sameer Ahuja, President of GameChanger
10:10AM
How to Partner with Parents
A deep-dive into parent relationships that will uncover what they truly want, with innovative approaches to engaging them effectively
10:40AM
The Keys to Building a Multi-Stakeholder Business
Discover how to successfully navigate and align parents, players, coaches, staff, and owner interests to build a thriving, multi-stakeholder business.
11:30AM
Breakouts
Retaining your best talent
The End-to-End Event Lifecycle
New Models of Collaboration: Professional Leagues and Youth Sports
The Escalation Trap
1:30PM
Delivering Amazing: Experiences
Explore creative approaches to delivering in-person and digital experiences that maximize your revenue and keep customers coming back.
1:50PM
Reimagining the Youth Sports Experience
A discussion about innovative strategies for reimagining the youth sports experience, focusing on brand building, community engagement, and emerging digital strategies
2:30PM
Open-Space Breakout Discussions
A freeform session where topics and conversations are driven by attendees
3:30PM
Conference End
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