November 19-21, 2025
@ The Luxurious
Worthington Renaissance Fort-Worth, TX
Look who's Attending Lead+
MIKE IACOLUCCI
Executive Director
Oregon Premier FC | Willamette
United FC, Portland, OR, USA
Collaboration, innovation, networking, best practices - all of incredible value
AMAL CHAUHAN
Executive Director
Burlington Soccer Club, Burlington,
Ontario, Canada
It is the best Executive
Leadership conference in the youth sports industry.
CANDY BROOKS
Executive Director
Pride SC, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Thank you for a fantastic conference! So many
takeaways / can actually use.
CHRIS BAER
Executive Director
Ohio Premier Soccer Club, Dublin,
OH, USA
To sit with so many
experienced leaders willing to share all the good AND poor decisions they have made was invaluable.
TIMOTHY WOODCOCK
Owner & CEO
SoCal Reds FC, Irvine, CA, USA
Amazing event
FRANK DEMARCO
Executive Director
Arlington Soccer Association, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Unparalleled opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange.
ANDREW WAGSTAFF
President and Owner
Liverpool FC International Academy, Pontiac, Michigan
One of the best conferences I've been to in years.
GEORGE WRIGHT
Head of Business
NC Triad Fusion, Inc, Triad of North Carolina, NC, USA
IYSCL conference packed an intentional punch to open the door to best practices and C-Suite access to other sports organizations.
KATHARINE EBERHARDT
Chief Marketing and Development Officer
North Carolina FC Youth, Raleigh, NC, USA
A great opportunity to network and learn from like-minded club leaders and experts.
GREG ANDRULIS
Executive Director
DC Soccer Club, Washington DC,USA
This is the most comprehensive and pertinent conference available.
NICK MULVANEY
Founder/CEO
Chicago City Soccer Club, Downtown Chicago, IL, USA
This event not only strengthened my passion for the game but also equipped me with new perspectives.
FRED WILSON
Executive Director
Mustang Soccer, Danville, CA, USA
One of the best leadership experiences I've had in my career as a youth sports leader.
CORY MUNRO
Chief Business Officer
Charlotte Independence Soccer Club, Cornelius, NC USA
Cory is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
ALEX BARNETSON
President (Volunteer)
Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
More content, connections and insights ever received in 1.75 day conference.
SHAUN SMITHSON
EVP of Club Sports
FCA Sports, Multiple Locations (USA & International)
Having the chance to share best practices and discuss challenges was an invaluable experience.
GARY RACH
Executive Director
West Florida Flames, Brandon, Florida, USA
IYSL provided valuable insights, meaningful discussions, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders.
RYAN SHILLINGFORD
Vice President
FC Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sessions were thought-provoking and will continue to make me push the levels my organization will strive to achieve.
ANDREW HAMMER
Director of Coaching
Bulls Soccer Club, Martinez, GA, USA
The speakers were amazing. The hosts were fantastic. First class all the way.
KYLE DEBRINE
Executive Director
Lakefront Soccer Club, Webster, New York, USA
An event that exemplifies the true power of networking in a more exclusive and personal setting.
STEVE DANBUSKY
Executive Director
Beach FC, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Listening and collaborating with people dealing with many of the same challenges opens up the mindset quite a bit.
SARAH BRIDGES
Chief Experience Office
NC Fusion, NC Triad, NC, USA
The wealth of knowledge and time of learning was an invaluable experience.
CARLOS ACEBEY
Executive Director
Vision Soccer Academy, Waukee, IA, USA
Carlos is a CIRCLE Member and a returning delegate to LEAD+.
COLLIN BOX
Executive Director
Capital Futbol Club, Salem, OR, USA
Collin is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
SARA MAGLIO
Executive Director
Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Sara is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
MARK THOMAS
Executive Director
Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, West Chester, PA, USA
Mark is a new delegate to LEAD+
MICHAEL COCKROFT
Owner and Executive Director
Chicago Rush Soccer Club, Chicago, IL, USA
Michael is a new delegate to LEAD+.
ANDREW 'BROADY' BROADBENT
National Director
Steel Sports, USA
Broady is a new delegate to LEAD+.
CHRIS BROWN
Executive Director
Phoenix Rising FC, Scottsdale, AZ USA
Chris is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
MELANIE SEISER
Vice President, Youth Sports and Community Development
Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland, OH, USA
Melanie is a new delegate to LEAD+.
TOM BROUGH
General Manager
Almaden Futbol Club, Almaden, CA, USA
Tom is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DAVID BROWN
Chief Operating Officer
SoCal Reds FC, Irvine, CA, USA
Dave is a CIRCLE Member is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
BRITTANY HARTLEY
Director of Marketing, Partnerships & Events
Florida Prime Sports, St Johns, FL, USA
Brittany is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
PAUL BURNS
Managing Director
Burlington Gymnastics Club, Burlington, ON, Canada
Paul is a CIRCLE Member is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
KAREN PARKER
Director of Administration
Liverpool FC IA, MI, USA
Karen is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DON EMERSON
Executive GM
Bend FC, Bend, OR, USA
Don is a CIRCLE Member is a new delegate to LEAD+.
MIGUEL GASPARIN
Academy Director
Long Island Slammers, NY, USA
Miguel is a new delegate to LEAD+.
AUSTIN HOMAN
Head of Operations
NC Triad Fusion, Inc, Triad of North Carolina, NC, USA
Austin is a CIRCLE Member and a returning delegate to LEAD+.
MARCO KOOLMAN
Executive Director
Fc Greater Boston Bolts, Newton, MA, USA
Marco is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
MARTIN BROWN
President and CEO
Steel Sports, Somerville, NJ, USA
Martin is a CIRCLE Member and a returning delegate to LEAD+.
DAVID KRAMER
CEO
Colorado EDGE Soccer Club, Arvada, CO, USA
David is a new delegate to LEAD+.
SCOTT MACDONALD
Sr. Director, Youth Sports Partnerships
Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland, OH, USA
Scott is a new delegate to LEAD+.
STUART BROWN
Executive Director
Tennessee Soccer Club, Greater Nashville Area, TN, USA
Stuart is a new delegate to LEAD+.
IAN McCALLUM
Director of Coaching
Bainbridge Island FC, Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
Ian is new delegate to LEAD+.
MACKENZIE MORRIS
Social Media Manager
Steel Sports, Somerville, NJ, USA
MacKenzie is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
STEPHEN MORRIS
Executive Director
Bavarian United Soccer Club, Glendale, WI, USA
Stephen is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
FELIPE MUNOZ
Executive Director
Florida Prime Sports, St Johns, FL, USA
Felipe is a CIRCLE Member and a returning delegate to LEAD+.
ANDREW MURISON
Director of Business Operations
Cincinnati United Soccer Club, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Andy is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
ADAM PRIBYL
Executive Director
Minnesota Thunder Academy, Richfield, MN, USA
Adam is a new delegate to LEAD+.
MATT QUINN
Business Director
Indy Premier, Fishers, IN, USA
Matt is a new delegate to LEAD+.
LINDSAY SAYERS
Operations Manager
Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Lindsay is a new delegate to LEAD+.
TJ SINGH
Executive Director
FC Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
TJ is a CIRCLE Member and a new delegate to LEAD+.
LIV WELSH
Head of Development
Lonestar Soccer Club, Austin, TX, USA.
Liv is a new delegate to LEAD+.
JAMIE WOOD
CEO
Indy Premier, Fishers, IN, USA
Jamie is a new delegate to LEAD+.
BRAD WYLDE
CEO
Charlotte Soccer Academy, Charlotte, NC, USA
Brad is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
SCOTT ARMSTRONG
Executive Director
Space Coast United Soccer Club, Melbourne, FL, USA
Scott is a CIRCLE MEMBER and a new delegate to LEAD+.
JENN PERKINS
Operations Director
Liverpool FC International Academy, Pontiac, Michigan
Jenn is a new delegate to LEAD+.
MAHIRA ALVAREZ
Director of Operations
Toronto High Park FC, ON, Canada
Mahira is a new delegate to LEAD+.
CHRIS SMITH
Executive Director
Toronto High Park FC, ON, Canada
Chris is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DOMINIQUE BROWN
Director of Coaching
ALBION SC Miami, FL, USA
Dominique is a new delegate to LEAD+.
RIC GRANRYD
Director of Elite League Operations
Capital City Soccer Club, Austin, TX, USA
Ric is a new delegate to LEAD+.
GIOVANNI VIGLIETTI
Executive Director
USA Youth & High School Rugby, USA
Giovanni is a new delegate to LEAD+.
KELCI TYSON
CEO
NXTLVL Group, Dallas, TX, USA
Kelci is a new delegate to LEAD+.
PATRICK NOEL
Director of Operations
Maryland United FC, MD, USA
Patrick is a new delegate to LEAD+.
NATHAN DELENA
Executive Director
Rugby NorCal, CA, USA
Nate is a new delegate to LEAD+.
TOM SHIELDS
Technical Director
STA, NJ, USA
Tom is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
NATHAN BOWEN
Founder
TPH Academy,USA, Canada & Spain
Nathan is a new delegate to LEAD+.
KATY GARZA
Owner
Owner AVA of Texas Volleyball, Inc, Webster, TX, USA
Katy is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
STEVE CAMPBELL
Executive Director
Maryland United FC, MD, USA
Steve is a new delegate to LEAD+.
MATT MILLER
CEO
Chicago KICS Football Club, IL, USA
Matt is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DEBI RUIZ
Executive Director
ALBION SC Miami, FL, USA
Debi is a new delegate to LEAD+.
STEVE SACK
Owner
Michigan Elite Volleyball, MI, USA
Steve is a new delegate to LEAD+.
WILL HEANEY
ECNL Director
Wilmington Hammerheads, Wilmington NC USA
Will is a new delegate to LEAD+.
SUSI YU
Co-Founder
Bungalow Projects, NY, USA
Susi is a new delegate to LEAD+.
WENDY CALHOUN
Director of Administration and HR
Montgomery Soccer, MD, USA
Wendy is a new delegate to LEAD+.
VINCENT CARTER
Technical Director
Montgomery Soccer Inc, MD, USA
Vincent is a new delegate to LEAD+.
RACHEL CASS
Sports Specialist
Allen Sports Association, TX, USA
Rachel is a new delegate to LEAD+.
IAN BURGESS
VP Soccer
3Step Sports, USA
Ian is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
CANDACE CRAWFORD
Recreation Program Director
Montgomery Soccer Inc, MD, USA
ANDY RODERICK
Business Development
3Step Sports, USA
Andy is a new delegate to LEAD+.
KATRYNA INDEWEY
Executive Director
Oakville Soccer Club, ON, Canada
Katryna is a new delegate to LEAD+.
GUS DELGADO
Executive Director
Montgomery Soccer, MD, USA
Gus is a new delegate to LEAD+.
LAURIE LANE
Executive Director
Potomac Soccer Association, Inc, MD, USA
Laurie is a new delegate to LEAD+.
SHAWN LUNG
Sports Specialist
Allen Sports Association, TX, USA
Shawn is a new delegate to LEAD+.
GLEN WAUDBY
Executive Director
Atletico Dallas Youth Soccer Club, TX, USA
Glen is a new delegate to LEAD+.
MICHELE BURNS
President
Lower Merion Soccer Club, PA, USA
Michele is a new delegate to LEAD+.
CHRISTIAN DRIUSSI
Owner
Juventus Academy Miami, FL, USA
Christian is a new delegate to LEAD+.
JOSEPH WALKER
Faculty / Youth Sport Events Director
University of North Texas, TX, USA
Joseph is a new delegate to LEAD+.
CRAIG MCGINN
Director: Strategic Partnerships
LeagueApps, NY, USA
Craig is a new delegate to LEAD+.
BRIAN GREY
Strategic Partnerships Leader
Demosphere, USA
Brian is a new delegate to LEAD+.
JASON ELLIOTT
Director of Events
U.S. Youth Soccer
Jason is a new delegate to LEAD+.
KRIS BAKER
President
Demosphere, USA
Kris is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
CHRIS BROWN
Snr. Director Business Development
LeagueApps, USA
Chris is a new delegate to LEAD+.
SHAWN BYRNE
CEO
My Biz Niche, USA
Shawn is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
TIM CHAIN
Senior Vice President of Sales
PlayMetrics, USA
Tim is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
JENNIFER COOPER
Marketing Director
LeagueApps, USA
Jennifer is a new delegate to LEAD+.
SIMON DATE
Executive Director
Oregon Youth Soccer Association, OR, USA
Simon is a new delegate to LEAD+.
TYLER KREITZ
Founder & CEO
Focus on the Field, USA
Tyler is a new delegate to LEAD+.
JIMMY MCINTYRE
Vice President Marketing
Sports Endeavors, USA
Simon is a retruning delegate to LEAD+.
JOE CRUMP
Key Account Manager
adidas, North America
Joe is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DREW HAYES
Executive Director
Fort Worth Sports Commission, TX, USA
Drew is a new delegate to LEAD+.
MATT TIANO
CEO
Twin Cities Soccer Leagues, MN, USA
Matt is a retruning delegate to LEAD+.
JEREMY GOLDBERG
President and Quarterback
LeagueApps, USA
Jeremy is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
HARRIS PARTAIN
Key Account Representative
adidas, North America
Harris is a new delegate to LEAD+.
ADAM HAYES
Senior Sales Director
PlayMetrics, USA
Adam is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
PATRICK SAMPSON
President and CEO
CEGEO, USA
Patrick is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DON RAWSON
Executive Director
Virginia Youth Soccer Association, VA, USA
Don is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
NIC ROSSI
National Account Manager
Soccer.com, USA
Nic is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
ROHIT KOHLI
Executive Director Strategic Sales
LeagueApps, USA
Rohit is a new delegate to LEAD+.
JUSTIN MARRIOTT
Strategic Consultant
Focus on the Field, USA
Justin is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
PAUL VARIAN
President
Capitas Consulting, Canada
Paul is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
STEPHANIE WALKER
Director
365 Travel, USA
Stephanie is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
RYAN MILLER
Soccer Product Manager
LeagueApps, USA
Ryan is a new delegate to LEAD+.
LISA WOLF
VP of Youth Sports
Club Capital, USA
Lisa is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
JENNIFER PEACOCK
Executive Vice President, Sports Partnerships
Vertical Insure, USA
Jennifer is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
MIKE LIBBER
President and Owner
Elite Tournaments, USA
Mike is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
BRENDON MENDELSON
Marketing Manager
Kwik Goal, USA
Brendon is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
SHELLY POPE
Head of Partner Relations & Development
Vertical Insure, USA
Shelly is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
MATT YOUNG
Founder
FSQ Sport, Canada
Matt is a new delegate to LEAD+.
ROB KUSEL
Managing Director
CEOGEO, USA
Rob is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DURWARD WILLIAMS
Director of 431 Sports and Business Development
431Sports, USA
Durwood is a new delegate to LEAD+.
ADAM KUHN
Executive Director
Satori, USA
Adam is a new delegate to LEAD+.
SKYE EDDY
CEO & Founder
Sports Parenting, USA
Skye is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DEAN LINKE
Director of Soccer
TenCate, USA
Dean is a new delegate to LEAD+.
JOHN MEEKER
Business and Partner Development
Soccer.com, USA
John is a new delegate to LEAD+.
JOE CHAMPION
Business Development
Sprocket Sports, USA
Joe is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
NICK DUNBAR
Chief Operating Officer
FC United and Global Sports Experiences, USA
Nick is a new delegate to LEAD+.
GARY GARTNER
Co-Owner
365 Sports Travel, Browns Summit, NC, USA
Gary is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
TRAVIS FEEHAN
Founding Partner
Bungalow Projects, NY, USA
Travis is a new delegate to LEAD+.
TIM NEWTON
National Account Manager
Athlete Travel, CA, USA
Tim is a new delegate to LEAD+.
CARLO BRUNEAU
Executive Director
Calgary Minor Soccer Association, Alberta, Canada
Carlo is a new delegate to LEAD+.
DAVID NEWBERY
Director
Institute for Youth Sports Leaders, USA
David is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
SCOTT WOLLASTON
Director
Institute for Youth Sports Leaders, USA
Scott is a returning delegate to LEAD+.
Do you fit the profile of a Lead+ Delegate?
Leaders performing executive roles in clubs that offer one or more youth sports
5-20 Years+
Leadership Experience
Avg 2000+
Youth Athletes
$2.5-30+ million
Annual Revenue
10-100
Administrative Staff
Hot Topics for Leaders of Youth Sports
Just a few of the focus areas for an executive, identified by leaders attending LEAD+
Marketing success - how to tell the very best story!
Diversify revenue & investment strategies
How to successfully hire and retain top staff
Strategies to grow membership
Options to own club facilities
Culture & club identity
Customer care and retention
Sponsorship & fundraising
You’ll leave LEAD+ with a 90 Day plan
Breakthrough strategies to drive your club’s performance and leadership impact
Connect
Engage with your peers leading successful youth sports clubs.
Collaborate
Work in leadership groups to solve shared challenges and innovate together.
Learn
Improve your leadership with proven strategies and systems from industry experts.
Impact Others
Share your success stories and help other leaders to improve performance.
What to Expect
2.5 days preparing you to lead with more clarity and authority on your return to your club
Presentations
Business Experts and Industry Experts present TED 'like' Talks.
Network
Build a ‘team’ of high-performing colleagues.
Problem Solve
Solve your main problems with support of other leaders.
Best Practices
Learn from industry leading best practices.
90 Day plan
Leave with a game changing 90 Day action plan.
LEAD+ Registration
$399
(only 10 seats left)
November 19-21, 2025
@ The Luxurious
Worthington Renaissance Fort-Worth, TX
The annual conference for 'Top' performing Leaders of Youth Sports
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