Trusted Partners

Trusted Partner's are specialists in youth sports club leadership, operations, and management. Trusted Partners are verified and endorsed by IYSL, ensuring they meet our high standards of excellence and reliability.

431 Sports

431 Sports is an Institute for Youth Sports Leaders (IYSL) Platinum Partners.  The partnership is focused on enhancing leadership in youth sports and providing better opportunities for young athletes.  431 Sports is a title sponsor of the inaugural Leaders in Youth Sports Conference in February 2025, and is an IYSL Leadership Circle champion.

ABOUT: 431 Sports specializes in providing custom uniforms and equipment for youth sports teams, with a strong focus on baseball, volleyball, and softball. 431 Sports offers tailored solutions for clubs and schools, including custom jersey design, logo printing, and embroidery. They simplify the uniform procurement process through exclusive online team stores, allowing players and families easy access to customized gear.

SOCCER.COM

SOCCER.COM is an Institute for Youth Sports Leaders (IYSL) Platinum Partner.  The partnership is focused on enhancing leadership in youth sports and providing better opportunities for young athletes.  SOCCER.COM is the title sponsor of the inaugural Leaders in Youth Sports Conference in February 2025, and is an IYSL Leadership Circle champion.

ABOUT: Originally founded as Eurosport in 1984, SOCCER.COM has evolved into a premier online retailer, offering a vast selection of soccer gear, expert advice, and fan apparel from top brands like Nike, adidas, and Puma. Serving players, coaches, teams, and fans at all levels, SOCCER.COM also works closely with U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer (MLS), providing official products and team gear. As the leader in youth soccer uniform fulfillment, SOCCER.COM offers an unrivaled product selection, world-class customer service and unparalleled rewards to professionally outfit over 1,500 youth clubs every season.

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Expert EOS Implementer, Ian Tonks brings exceptional value to IYSL members. As a sponsor of the Leaders in Youth Sports Conference, EOS provides critical insights and support, with Tonks serving as a trusted expert. He will present at the conference, sharing expertise on improving organizational operations through EOS principles. Additionally, IYSL members will benefit from a complimentary Organizational Check-up, allowing them to assess their current practices and identify areas for improvement. This collaboration empowers youth sports organizations to enhance their effectiveness and achieve their goals using EOS’s proven framework.

ABOUT: The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), developed by Gino Wickman in his book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, is a framework designed to help small to medium-sized businesses improve operations and achieve their goals. It focuses on six key components: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. Central tools include the Vision/Traction Organizer (V/TO) for defining vision and goals, and regular meeting rhythms, such as weekly Level 10 meetings and quarterly planning sessions, to ensure accountability. Organizations often work with qualified EOS Implementers for guidance, benefiting from a proven track record of success and a supportive community. EOS's structured yet adaptable approach empowers businesses to clarify roles, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. CLICK to visit Ian Tonks' EOS Website.

PlayMetrics

PlayMetrics is a youth sports Operating System purpose-built to simplify the unique complexities of running a club, league, tournament, or governing body. Designed to fit the way you already work (only faster and with less cursing), PlayMetrics transforms time-consuming, manual tasks into simple button clicks. No workarounds needed.

My Biz Niche

The team of 60 top marketing professionals at My Biz Niche has one goal. Only one. ROI. Return on your advertising investment. We are dedicated to delivering real results for every advertising dollar we invest on your behalf. Our people are extremely passionate, highly trained, and competitive as hell. We do whatever it takes to make your marketing campaign successful. Your success is all we care about. We’re fiercely committed to ensuring that you beat your competition. As a team, we do exceptional work. Smart work. Strategies based on science, laced with creativity, and programmed to succeed. And frankly, that attitude is how we’ve grown our business so quickly and exponentially. VP of Growth & Strategy - Andy Polito [email protected] | CLICK to visit My Biz Niche.