April 7-9, 2026
@ AT THE MAGNIFICENT
HOTEL VAN ZANDT, DOWNTOWN AUSTIN, TX
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.
Collaborate
Discover new approaches and solve problems in peer-led, small-group Leadership Circles.
Learn
Elevate your leadership by mastering the executive skills your club needs.
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.
Leadership Training
Executive-level development crafted for technical roles.
Networking
Form deep connections and join a leadership community.
BEST PRACTICES
Learn and solve issues with leaders from multiple sports organizations sharing real-world solutions.
90-Day Plan
Leave with a personal and professional growth roadmap.
Multi-Sport Insight
Share perspectives across sports for broader application.
EVOLVE REGISTRATION
$399
Before March 15, 2026
Increasing to $499.
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.
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
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
The annual conference for 'Top' performing Leaders of Youth Sports
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