develop a 90-Day action plan

that positions you to lead your team and shape your club’s future.

Connect

Connect with a trusted network of forward-thinking youth sports sporting directors.

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Collaborate

Discover new approaches and solve problems in peer-led, small-group Leadership Circles.

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Learn

Elevate your leadership by mastering the executive skills your club needs.

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Evolve

Unlock your potential as a strategic executive—with confidence, clarity, and with a plan.

What to Expect
at evolve

Transform your leadership in 2½ days—and take charge with confidence the minute you're back at your club.

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Leadership Training

Executive-level development crafted for technical roles.

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Networking

Form deep connections and join a leadership community.

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BEST PRACTICES

Learn and solve issues with leaders from multiple sports organizations sharing real-world solutions.

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90-Day Plan

Leave with a personal and professional growth roadmap.

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Multi-Sport Insight

Share perspectives across sports for broader application.

EVOLVE REGISTRATION

$399

2026 EVENT IS FULL. COMPLETE INTEREST FORM TO PARTICIPATE IN LEAD+ 2026 (NOV 18-20).

By invitation

Hotel Van Zandt, 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701 -
$199 per night (required stay).

Hotel amenities: fitness suite, indoor pool, award winning restaurant, located in downtown Austin.

BEST Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - located about 6 miles southeast of downtown Austin. Taxi / Rideshare travel time: ~15-20 minutes.

Arrive by 5pm on Tuesday April 7. Event ends at 12 noon on Thursday April 9.

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Hot Topics for Technical Leaders in Youth Sports

Just a few of the areas that EVOLVE addresses:

Leading Staff and Building Culture

Managing Member Experience

Navigating Club Strategy & Sustainability

Conflict Resolution and Feedback Loops

Budgeting and Financial Awareness

Stakeholder Communication

Designing High-Performance Environments

Career Pathways for Technical Leaders

Workshop Agenda

DO YOU FIT THE PROFILE OF AN EVOLVE DELEGATE?

Director: Sporting, Technical, Academy etc

Title & Role

3+ years of Leadership & Management experience

Experience Level

750–5,000+ youth athletes

Club Size

Staff oversight, Technical plan, Budget Management

Responsibilities

April 7-9, 2026

@ AT THE MAGNIFICENT

hotel VAN ZANDT, DOWNTOWN AUSTIN, TX

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The annual conference for 'Top' performing Leaders of Youth Sports

Limited to 100 attendees - Complete the form to add your name to the invite list

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