Member Testimonials for IYSL Leaders in Youth Sports Conference

"What an awesome experience connecting and collaborating with other club leaders. We are excited to implement our 90 day strategy. Looking forward to next year."
Crystal Cremers
Kelowna City FC Academy | BC | Canada

"Of all of the options before us as Executives in Youth Sports- this is the most comprehensive and pertinent conference available. Being able to share and learn from our peers is a uniquely invigorating opportunity."
Greg Andrulis
DC Soccer Club | VA | USA

"One of the best conferences I've been to in years. What made it truly memorable, were the engaging, interactive challenges and the incredible people – great leaders and genuinely warm individuals."
Andrew Wagstaff
Liverpool FC International Academy | MI | USA

"More content, connections and insights ever received in 1.75 day conference backed with extensive insights and reference materials."
Alex Barnetson
Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club | BC | Canada

"IYSL conference provided a great opportunity to network and learn from like-minded club leaders and experts from across the country who all want to improve for the betterment of their respective players and clubs."
Katharine Eberhardt
NCFC Youth | NC | USA

"The intentionality of every minute, the relevancy of each presentation, and the collaboration with leaders in the space made IYSL the best conference I've ever attended."
Kevin Cassidy
Ninja Nation | NC | USA

"One of the best events I have ever attended."
Brian Ainscough
Select Mass | MA | USA

Candace Brooks Pride SC "Thank you for a fantastic conference! So many takeaways I can actually use."
Candace Brooks
Pride SC | CO | USA

"Amazing event"
Tim Woodcock
SoCal Reds FC | CA | USA

"Truly enjoyed the conference. I loved the format and operational topics around leadership and club development. The attendance of key market leadership and willingness to share best practice to improve youth sports was fantastic."
Chuck Ervin
Surf Nation | USA

"This kick-off IYSL conference was thoughtfully curated and superbly executed. A must attend for any organization that wants to shared best practices with like-minded people that genuinely care about the future state of youth sports."
Ian Tonks
EOS & Ian Tonks Companies LLC | CA | USA

"This event helped pull me from the silo of day-to-day challenges and the isolation that often comes with leadership into an environment of collaboration, innovation, and education that provided insights and practical steps toward enhancing the impact I can make on my stakeholders.."
Ryan Gottier
Phoenixville Area Soccer Club | PA | USA

"Attending the IYSL was an incredible experience that reinforced the importance of vision, strategy, and culture in shaping the future of youth sports. This event not only strengthened my passion for the game but also equipped me with new perspectives to drive meaningful change within our organization. I’m excited to implement these learnings and continue elevating the standards in youth sports."
Nick Mulvaney
Chicago City SC | IL | USA

"The networking alone is worth the price. If you are looking to network, improve internal and external communications, run effective meetings, engage board members, and think strategically, this is for you. Highly recommend."
Michael Martin
North Carolina Youth Soccer Association | NC | USA

"The conference excelled in bringing together a diverse group of leaders from the youth sports community, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. The quality of discussions and the caliber of attendees were truly impressive ... It's a must-attend event for anyone committed to advancing leadership and best practices in youth sports."
Frank DeMarco
Arlington Socer Association | VA | USA

"The intentionality of the player cards, leadership circles, presentations, guided discussions and social events was next level."
Kristen Strain
NC Fusion | NC | USA

"One of the best leadership experiences I’ve had in my career as a youth sports leader. Valuable information clear, concise and the point."
Fred Wilson
Mustang Soccer | CA | USA

"IYSL is a great event that allows leaders in sports to collaborate and gain additional knowledge to help them improve their club or organization as a whole."
Julian Flack
CP3 Basketball | NC | USA

"It is the best Executive Leadership conference in the youth sports industry that I have experienced. All conversations throughout the event were relatable and educational. Well organized ... taking the time to interview and research each attendee."
Amal Chauhan
Burlington Soccer Club | ON | Canada

"The Leaders in Youth Sports Conference is the new standard in ROI for a gathering of leaders in our industry. Collaboration, innovation, networking, best practices - all of incredible value."
Mike Iacolucci
Oregon Premier FC and Willamette United FC | WA | USA

"The opportunity to sit with so many experienced youth sports leaders that were willing to share all the good AND poor decisions they have made was invaluable - thanks for making this happen!."