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IYSL is building a better future for athletes - by investing in leaders who shape club strategy, culture and the youth sports experience.

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Here’s how we help leaders like you grow:

Connect

Curated CIRCLES and Leadership conferences with peers performing similar roles.

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Learn

12 months of ongoing professional development at LEAD+, EVOLVE, RISE, and SPOTLIGHT.

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Membership

Join a CIRCLE with 8 colleagues meeting every 45 days to solve your issues.

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Best Practice

Benchmark your club's performance compared with a 60-point model club blueprint.

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Library

Explore articles that highlight real examples of successful leadership and clubs like yours.

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Lead. Learn. Elevate.

Build relationships, gain insight, and return ready to raise your club’s performance.

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LEAD+ Conference

Designed for a high-performing executive leader driving strategy, innovation, and collaboration at a large youth sports club with $2M+ in annual revenue.

November 19–21, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX

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EVOLVE Conference

Designed for Sporting/Technical leaders who manage staff, members and programs - strengthen your leadership and decision making and shape your career.

April 7-9, 2026 | Austin, TX

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RISE Conference

Accomplished leaders of medium/smaller clubs performing multiple roles—RISE equips you with strategies to grow revenue, membership and reduce costs.

April 7-9, 2026 | Austin, TX

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SPOTLIGHT:

One Day. Leadership Development.

A one-day leadership event hosted by a top club, governing body, or sponsor—attended by regional club executives who share innovations and leadership best practices.