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March 11, 2025
Tryouts: everybody (for the most part) has them. It can be a particularly stressful time for any club because there are so many moving parts to consider and so much planning that goes into each session. We sat down with some club leaders to learn more about their process for running tryouts, what their biggest pain points have been over the years, and what they think the future of youth soccer tryouts looks like.
By Justin Brehm October 25, 2022
Hear directly from TUSA and Rainbow staff on how PlayMetrics transformed "breakdowns" into "breakthroughs" in communication, data management, financials, and customer service.
By Justin Brehm May 26, 2022
With direct influence over North Carolina FC’s professional team and youth programs, John Bradford finds himself in a unique position.
By Justin Brehm May 1, 2022
This guide takes you through 13 key areas of club management and what to look for in the technology you choose to power them.

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We Analyzed 240 Soccer Player Evaluation Forms. Here’s What We Learned.

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Get a rare look into key learnings and growing trends in youth soccer player evaluations (plus, an added bonus at the end).

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March 25, 2025
Most people don’t get into youth sports for the board meetings. If data analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) aren’t your bread and butter, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. That said, every mission-minded organization should have measures of success, and picking the right metrics is vital to seeing what’s under the hood of your business. Here’s how to determine the best benchmarks for your club, along with 12 worthy KPIs that can help track growth.
March 11, 2025
Tryouts: everybody (for the most part) has them. It can be a particularly stressful time for any club because there are so many moving parts to consider and so much planning that goes into each session. We sat down with some club leaders to learn more about their process for running tryouts, what their biggest pain points have been over the years, and what they think the future of youth soccer tryouts looks like.
By Flood Digital December 18, 2024
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By Tyler Filippi August 7, 2024
We recently sat down with club directors across the country to talk all things rec soccer - from unique challenges for their programs to how the right tools make all the difference for all parties involved. See what they had to say about how they’ve shaped the best rec experience for the kids in their charge.
By Justin Brehm January 13, 2023
If you’re counting on parents to return for another season, now is the time to ensure your club doesn’t fall short in these key areas.
By Justin Brehm January 11, 2023
With expectations rising and future seasons of participation at stake, the need for an excellent parent experience is now more crucial than ever.
By Justin Brehm October 25, 2022
Hear directly from TUSA and Rainbow staff on how PlayMetrics transformed "breakdowns" into "breakthroughs" in communication, data management, financials, and customer service.
By Justin Brehm September 20, 2022
From a music major to spearheading a major merger, it wasn’t just “good luck” that led Aaron Nagel to build one of the top youth soccer clubs in the country.
By Justin Brehm May 26, 2022
With direct influence over North Carolina FC’s professional team and youth programs, John Bradford finds himself in a unique position.
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