Trusted Partners

Trusted Partner's are specialists in youth sports club leadership, operations, and management. Trusted Partners are verified and endorsed by IYSL, ensuring they meet our high standards of excellence and reliability.

431 Sports

431 Sports is an Institute for Youth Sports Leaders (IYSL) Platinum Partners.  The partnership is focused on enhancing leadership in youth sports and providing better opportunities for young athletes.  431 Sports is a title sponsor of the inaugural Leaders in Youth Sports Conference in February 2025, and is an IYSL Leadership Circle champion.

ABOUT: 431 Sports specializes in providing custom uniforms and equipment for youth sports teams, with a strong focus on baseball, volleyball, and softball. 431 Sports offers tailored solutions for clubs and schools, including custom jersey design, logo printing, and embroidery. They simplify the uniform procurement process through exclusive online team stores, allowing players and families easy access to customized gear.

SOCCER.COM

SOCCER.COM is an Institute for Youth Sports Leaders (IYSL) Platinum Partner.  The partnership is focused on enhancing leadership in youth sports and providing better opportunities for young athletes.  SOCCER.COM is the title sponsor of the inaugural Leaders in Youth Sports Conference in February 2025, and is an IYSL Leadership Circle champion.

ABOUT: Originally founded as Eurosport in 1984, SOCCER.COM has evolved into a premier online retailer, offering a vast selection of soccer gear, expert advice, and fan apparel from top brands like Nike, adidas, and Puma. Serving players, coaches, teams, and fans at all levels, SOCCER.COM also works closely with U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer (MLS), providing official products and team gear. As the leader in youth soccer uniform fulfillment, SOCCER.COM offers an unrivaled product selection, world-class customer service and unparalleled rewards to professionally outfit over 1,500 youth clubs every season.

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Expert EOS Implementer, Ian Tonks brings exceptional value to IYSL members. As a sponsor of the Leaders in Youth Sports Conference, EOS provides critical insights and support, with Tonks serving as a trusted expert. He will present at the conference, sharing expertise on improving organizational operations through EOS principles. Additionally, IYSL members will benefit from a complimentary Organizational Check-up, allowing them to assess their current practices and identify areas for improvement. This collaboration empowers youth sports organizations to enhance their effectiveness and achieve their goals using EOS’s proven framework.

ABOUT: The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), developed by Gino Wickman in his book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, is a framework designed to help small to medium-sized businesses improve operations and achieve their goals. It focuses on six key components: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. Central tools include the Vision/Traction Organizer (V/TO) for defining vision and goals, and regular meeting rhythms, such as weekly Level 10 meetings and quarterly planning sessions, to ensure accountability. Organizations often work with qualified EOS Implementers for guidance, benefiting from a proven track record of success and a supportive community. EOS's structured yet adaptable approach empowers businesses to clarify roles, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. CLICK to visit Ian Tonks' EOS Website.

PlayMetrics

PlayMetrics is a youth sports Operating System purpose-built to simplify the unique complexities of running a club, league, tournament, or governing body. Designed to fit the way you already work (only faster and with less cursing), PlayMetrics transforms time-consuming, manual tasks into simple button clicks. No workarounds needed.

My Biz Niche

The team of 60 top marketing professionals at My Biz Niche has one goal. Only one. ROI. Return on your advertising investment. We are dedicated to delivering real results for every advertising dollar we invest on your behalf. Our people are extremely passionate, highly trained, and competitive as hell. We do whatever it takes to make your marketing campaign successful. Your success is all we care about. We’re fiercely committed to ensuring that you beat your competition. As a team, we do exceptional work. Smart work. Strategies based on science, laced with creativity, and programmed to succeed. And frankly, that attitude is how we’ve grown our business so quickly and exponentially. VP of Growth & Strategy - Andy Polito [email protected] | CLICK to visit My Biz Niche.

Kwik Goal

Kwik Goal was founded on the revolutionary concept of providing transportable goals that the everyday coach could easily set up and take down. Since 1981, Kwik Goal has become the leading supplier of high-quality soccer goals, field equipment, training equipment and seating to the domestic and international markets. From backyard training to the world’s greatest pitches, and from warm-up to cool down, Kwik Goal offers a versatile line of products essential for every level of play. As Technical Partner and the Official Goal of U.S. Soccer, Kwik Goal knows what equipment you need to take your training to the next level.  CLICK to visit Kwik Goal.

365 Sports Travel

365 Sports Travel was founded in 2020 by Gary Gartner and Stephanie Walker. Their goal was to become the ultimate one-stop shop for tournament management, housing, and outbound travel, providing a comprehensive solution for all event needs. 

365 Sports Travel strives to be the pinnacle of tournament and event management, delivering exceptional experiences through meticulous planning, expert staffing, and seamless execution.  CLICK to visit 365 Sports Travel.

Club Capital

Founded by the CFO of the US Soccer foundation, Club Capital is a niche-focused strategic business management solution for Youth Soccer Organizations. They provide full accounting, tax and compliance, and CFO services to empower you to make data-driven decisions, manage your finances efficiently, and support the growth and development of your organization. Centralize and streamline the entirety of your financial back-office with Club Capital in order to stay agile as you scale your Club.  CLICK to visit Club Capital.