ABOUT LEADERSHIP CIRCLES

A Circle of Trust

8 Youth Sports Club Executives in each CIRCLE

Leaders performing similar roles

Curated groups matching member's profiles

Virtual meetings every 45 days

Structured issue solving

Strategic collaboration

Member-led topics discussed

Peer-Led. Expert-Facilitated. Results-Focused.

Every Circle includes:

IYSL Facilitator

Guides the meeting and enforces structure.

Main Presenter

A rotating role between members, presenting a real business issue.

Note Taker

A rotating role, identifies insights, tracks actions and documents next steps.

Circle Members

Members share, challenge, and support each other.

The Real Issues Youth Sports Leaders Are Facing

Current issues discussed in Circles

Staff Hiring & Retention

Fundraising & Sponsorships

Facility Ownership

Strategic Planning

Customer Retention

Technology Integration

Club Governance

Legal & Compliance

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 1

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GROUP: FULL

amal-chauhan

AMAL CHAUHAN

Executive Director

Burlington Soccer Club

Burlington, ON, Canada

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ANDREW WAGSTAFF

President and Owner

Liverpool FC International Academy

Pontiac, MI, USA

chris-baer

CHRIS BAER

Executive Director

Ohio Premier Soccer Club

Dublin, OH, USA

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FELIPE MUNOZ

Executive Director

Florida Prime Sports

St Johns, FL, USA

frank-demarco

FRANK DEMARCO

Executive Director

Arlington Soccer Association

Arlington, VA, USA

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MARCO KOOLMAN

Executive Director

Fc Greater Boston Bolts

Newton, MA, USA

mike-iacolucci

MIKE IACOLUCCI

Executive Director

Oregon Premier FC | Willamette Utd FC

Portland, OR, USA

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Scott Wollaston

Chief Executive Officer

NC Fusion

Bermuda Run, NC, USA

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 2

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GROUP: FULL

alex-barnetson

ALEX BARNETSON

President (Volunteer)

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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John Barata

Senior Executive

New England Futbol Club,

Mendon, MA, USA

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Martin Brown

President and CEO

Steel Sports

Somerville, NJ, USA

Emerson, Don (Bend FC)

DON EMERSON

Executive General Manager

Bend FC

Bend, OR, USA

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COLLIN BOX

Executive Director

Capital Futbol Club

Salem, OR, USA

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Sarah Bridges

Chief Experience Officer

NC Fusion

Bermuda Run, NC, USA

candy-brooks

CANDY BROOKS

Executive Director

Pride SC

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Crow, Kevin (Ballistic United)

KEVIN CROW

Executive Director

Ballistic United Soccer Club

CA, USA

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 3

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GROUP: FULL

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FRED WILSON

Executive Director

Mustang Soccer League

Danville, CA, USA

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Sara Maglio

Executive Director

Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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Nick Mulvaney

Founder & CEO

Chicago City SC

Chicago, IL, USA

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Carlos Acebey

Executive Director

Vision Soccer Academy & VSA Rush

Urbandale, IA, USA

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PHIL NIELSON

Executive Director

Colorado United

Littleton, CO, USA

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PAUL BURNS

Managing Director

Burlington Gymnastics Club

Burlington, ON, Canada

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TJ SINGH

Executive Director

FC Regina

Regina, SK, Canada

Morris, Steve (Bavarian United Soccer Club)

STEVE MORRIS

Executive Director

Bavarian United Soccer Club

Glendale, WI, USA

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 4

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GROUP: 1 SEAT VACANT

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GEORGE WRIGHT

Head of Business

NC Fusion

Bermuda Run, NC, USA

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GREG ANDRULIS

Executive Director

DC Soccer Club

Washingon DC, DC, USA

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STEVE DANBUSKY

Executive Director

Beach FC

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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GARY RACH

Executive Director

West Florida Flames

Brandon, FL, USA

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MAGGIE GRIFFIN

Club Director

VCNebraska

Lincoln, NE, USA

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EZRA CREMERS

Founder

Kelowna City Football Club

Kelowna, BC, Canada

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SHAUN SMITHSON

Executive VP of Club Sports

FCA Sports

Kansas City, MO, USA

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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 5

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GROUP: 1 SEAT VACANT

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BILL GREGORY

Executive Director

Northern Virginia Soccer Club

Manassas, VA, USA

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RYAN SHILLINGFORD

Vice President

FC Regina

Regina, SK, Canada

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KYLE DEBRINE

Executive Director

Lakefront Soccer Club

Webster, NY, USA

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TODD ABBEY

Executive Director

Villarreal Force Academy

Fayetteville, NC, USA

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Baltazar, Vincent (Indy Eleven)

VINCENT BALTAZAR

Executive Director

Indy Eleven North

Indianapolis, IN, USA

ANDREW HAMMER

Director

Bulls Rush FC

Augusta, GA, USA

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MARK MORGAN

Executive Director

Neuse River Futbol Alliance

Clayton, NC, USA

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VACANT

Executive Director Group

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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 6

BUSINESS & ADMIN DIRECTOR GROUP: 3 SEATS VACANT

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BRYAN BACHELDER

Director of Administration

North Carolina FC Youth

Raleigh, NC, USA

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AUSTIN HOMAN

Head of Operations

NC Fusion

Bermuda Run, NC, USA

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CORY MUNRO

Chief Business Officer

Charlotte Independence SC

Cornelius, NC, USA

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VACANT

Business Director Group

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VACANT

Business Director Group

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SHANNON JOHNSON

Director of Finance & Admin

Virginia Soccer Association

Haymarket, VA, USA

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ANDY MURISON

Director of Business Operations

Cincinnati United SC

Cincinnati, OH, USA

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Business Director Group

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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 7

MARKETING DIRECTOR GROUP: 1 SEAT VACANT

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KATHY JUDGE

Director of Marketing

Liverpool FC IA

Pontiac, Michigan, USA

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KAT EBERHARDT

Chief Marketing & Development

North Carolina FC Youth

Raleigh, NC, USA

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KRISTEN STRAIN

Chief Admin Officer

NC Fusion

Bermuda Run, NC, USA

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MACKENZIE MORRIS

Social Media Manager

Steel Sports

Somerville, NJ, USA

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BRITTNAY HARTLEY

Director of Marketing

Florida Prime Sports

St Johns, FL, USA

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ARTHA PUTRA

Marketing & Communications

Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Stewart, Samantha (Burlington Soccer Club)

SAMANTHA STEWART

Director of Marketing

Burlington SC

Burlington, ON, Canada

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VACANT

Marketing Director Group

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JOIN A LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

12 month Circle Membership

$1999

(includes Conference Registration)

Meeting Frequency

Virtual meeting every 45-Days (2-hour video conference)

90-Day meetings (3-hour video conference)

Annual In-Person Conference at LEAD+, EVOLVE or RISE (included)

Membership Includes

All meetings + conference

Webinars

Choose the meeting day fitting your schedule

Invite to Circle Member VIP event at conference

First access to best practice reports

Quarterly Circle best practice report

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CLAIM YOUR SEAT

WHY JOIN A CIRCLE?

Just a few of the ways high-performing leaders are benefiting from joining a circle.

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STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC THINKING

Gain fresh insights and frameworks to approach complex club issues.

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ENHANCE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS

Understand how your peers navigate tough calls—and apply those lessons to your own club.

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BETTER LEADERSHIP

Sharpen your ability to lead up, down, and across your organization.

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COMPETITIVE EDGE

Tap into real-time discussions about emerging practices, technologies, and leadership strategies.

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JOIN A HIGH-LEVEL team

Surround yourself with peers who truly understand your role, challenges, and pressures.

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CAREER GROWTH

Strengthen your leadership resume and build relationships that open doors across the industry.

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CONNECT

Collaborate in a confidential, supportive environment built on mutual respect and shared purpose.

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stay motivated and accountable

Regular check-ins keep your goals in sight and your progress on track.

JOIN YOUR CIRCLE

STAY ENGAGED.
STAY SHARP.
STAY AHEAD.

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