Kyle is joined by John Stewart, CEO of Fastbreak AI. John discusses the evolution of youth sports technology and the challenges faced in scheduling for both professional and youth sports. He shares insights on how Fastbreak AI aims to unify fragmented youth sports technology, the importance of brand engagement through sponsorship, and the future trends in the industry. The discussion highlights the complexities of scheduling, the need for comprehensive solutions, and the vision for Fastbreak AI's growth in the sports tech landscape.

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https://www.fastbreak.ai/

https://www.swoop.ai/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stewart-3528a38

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Kyle is joined by Mike Rolih, founder of GoRout. Mike shares his journey from coaching to founding GoRout, a visual wearable communication platform designed to enhance communication between coaches and players in sports. He discusses the challenges of communication in various sports, the competitive landscape, and the importance of data analytics in player development. Mike emphasizes the significance of simplicity in technology for youth sports and outlines GoRout's pricing strategy and future innovations, including AI-driven analytics and integrations.

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https://gorout.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrolih

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Kyle is joined by Jordan Baltimore of Empire Baseball, Tyler Kreitz of Focus on the Field, Andy Hayes of Go4, and Dave Yoo of Onsides while at the LeagueApps NextUp event. They discuss what problem each company is looking to solve within youth sports, how companies like are changing the landscape with tech and investments, and close with what they love about the NextUp event.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Jordan Baltimore and New York Empire Baseball
• 03:46 - Expanding Beyond Baseball: New Opportunities
• 09:54 - Transitioning to Focus on the Field
• 15:19 - The Importance of Communication in Youth Sports Management
• 23:00 - Navigating the Landscape of Sports Software
• 26:19 - Building a Community of Athletic Trainers
• 30:44 - The Importance of Emergency Action Plans in Youth Sports
• 42:31 - Insights on Youth Sports Technology and Market Dynamics

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https://newyorkempirebaseball.org/

https://www.focusonthefield.com/

https://www.go4.io/

https://www.getonsides.com/

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Kyle is joined by the COO of Hudl. They discuss the evolution of sports technology and its impact on youth sports and explore Hudl's mission to empower teams through innovative video analysis and AI integration, the challenges faced in different sports disciplines, and the importance of automated coaching tools. The balance between fixed and portable equipment, the significance of video in coaching, and the future of youth sports, including trends in investment and monetization opportunities. Matt also talks about Hudl's recent acquisition of Athletic Data Innovations and addresses rumors that the company might go public.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Huddle and Its Mission

03:18 Differentiating Recreational and Analytic Streaming

05:14 The Role of AI in Sports Technology

09:25 Challenges in Sports Technology Across Different Sports

13:28 The Balance of Fixed and Portable Equipment

16:25 Understanding Mission Critical Software in Sports

19:22 Integrating Video with Player Tracking Data

28:23 The Excitement of Youth Sports and Coaching Challenges

30:38 Engaging Coaches: Training and Education Strategies

33:07 High School Sports: Current Landscape and Future Opportunities

36:08 Monetization in Youth Sports: Sponsorship and Revenue Streams

39:07 Macro Trends in Youth Sports: Investment and Professionalization

42:10 Future of Youth Sports: Predictions and Innovations

48:40 Admiring Innovation: Companies Making Waves in Sports Tech

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https://www.hudl.com/

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Kyle is joined by Will Bartholomew, Founder of D1 Training. They discuss Will's journey from being a college athlete to building a successful training franchise, the importance of community and collaboration in sports, and the evolution of youth training. Will emphasizes the need for motivation and inspiration in coaching, the benefits of multi-sport participation, and the significance of standardized metrics in athlete development. The conversation also touches on the future of coaching, the role of franchising in business growth, and the importance of maximizing efficiency in training facilities.

Chapters

• 00:00 - From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Will's Journey
• 03:54 - Building a Business: Challenges and Growth
• 06:37 - The D1 Experience: Inspiring Young Athletes
• 09:22 -The Importance of Character in Sports Training
• 12:16 -Youth Sports Trends: Enjoyment vs. Competition
• 15:00 -Balancing Specialization and Multi-Sport Training
• 24:38 -The Drive for Excellence in Sports
• 25:16 - Transitioning to a Franchise Model
• 28:55 - Maximizing Efficiency in Training Facilities
• 33:31 - The Importance of a Proven Playbook
• 36:39 -Selecting the Right Franchise Owners
• 39:27 - The Role of Standardized Metrics in Athlete Development
• 46:13 - Future Trends in Coaching and Athlete Support

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https://d1training.com/

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Kyle is joined by Brent Wall, the founder and CEO of NIL platform Student Athlete Score. He discusses the evolution of NIL opportunities for student-athletes and how his platform aims to empower athletes by providing data-driven insights and connections with brands. He emphasizes the importance of helping the 95% of athletes who may not have access to high-level marketing resources and explores the future of youth athlete branding, the role of sponsorship in Olympic sports, and the B2C opportunities for young athletes. The discussion also highlights the potential of AI in facilitating athlete-brand connections and the changing dynamics of youth sports sponsorship.

Chapters:

• 00:07 - Introduction to Brent Wall
• 04:12 - The Emergence of NIL Opportunities for Youth Athletes
• 19:10 - The Influence of Youth Athletes in Marketing
• 29:57 - The Rise of Influencer Culture in Youth Sports

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https://www.studentathletescore.com/

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Kyle is joined by Dave Yoo, Founder of Onsides, an AI-powered youth sports app for overwhelmed parents. Onsides aggregates calendars and contacts from leading youth sports platforms like TeamSnap and SportsEngine into a single user interface so parents have a one-stop-shop for managing and coordinating hectic sports schedules. Dave talks about the idea behind the app, building a parent-first youth sports app, working with modern AI LLMs, and marketing a product in a crowded space.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Onsides and Its Mission

04:36 Features and Functionality of Onsides

07:14 Market Interest and Beta Response

14:16 Parent-Centric Approach vs. Club-Centric Software

16:55 Industry Reactions and Collaboration Opportunities

20:00 The Role of AI in Youth Sports Management

22:33 Comparative Analysis with Plaid and Slack

25:48 Challenges of Adoption and User Experience

28:20 Future Roadmap and Team-Level Adoption

43:16 The Game Day Concierge: Enhancing Parental Experience

43:43 Innovative Features on the Horizon

45:11 Ride Share: Simplifying Transportation for Parents

49:53 Marketing Strategies for Adoption

52:40 Integrating with Existing Platforms

55:23 The Role of AI in Data Management

01:01:51 User-Centric Design: Reducing Cognitive Load

01:01:51 Business Model Insights: Freemium and Advertising Opportunities

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https://www.getonsides.com/

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Kyle is joined by Rob DeSalvo, the President of North America for sports streaming leader Pixellot. They power over 600k high school events each year through their partnership with the NFHS network and now lean heavily into the consumer side of the business with portable streaming tech. Rob discusses the differences between B2B and B2C relationships, custom solutions for different sports, infrastructure challenges and solutions, the investment market, and advertising solutions in youth sports streaming.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Pixellot and Rob DeSalvo's Background

04:16 The Role of AI in Sports Technology

06:53 Business Models: B2B vs B2C

09:41 Market Trends and Customer Expectations

12:34 Custom Solutions for Different Sports

15:32 Industry Consolidation and Future Outlook

17:58 Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions

21:02 Consumer Engagement and Streaming Adoption

25:12 Challenges in Adopting Streaming Technology

25:45 Opportunities in the Sports Streaming Market

27:06 Overcoming Hurdles for Smaller Facilities

28:31 Infrastructure Challenges in Outdoor Fields

30:09 Diverse Infrastructure Needs Across Age Groups

31:33 Investor Interest in Sports Technology

32:31 The Future of Sports Streaming and Advertising

35:49 Monetizing Eyeballs in Youth Sports

40:45 Admiring Industry Innovators

42:58 Future Tech in Sports Streaming

Links:

https://www.pixellot.tv/

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