South Dakota Youth Soccer Association Selects PlayMetrics as Its Membership and Competition Operations Software

The move signals South Dakota’s ongoing commitment to providing a best-in-class experience for its member clubs

RALEIGH, NC (February 24, 2026)  - PlayMetrics, a leading provider of operations management software for youth sports organizations, today announced that it has been chosen by South Dakota Youth Soccer Association to power its membership and competition operations. The multi-year agreement allows the association to provide its member clubs with a modern platform that unites governance, efficiency, and streamlined operations.

“As an association that serves tens of thousands of players each year, it’s critical that we invest in technology that supports both our growth and how the game is evolving,” said Polly Dean, Executive Director of South Dakota Youth Soccer Association. “Moving to a unified platform like PlayMetrics allows us to better support our clubs, operate more efficiently, and position ourselves for long-term growth.”

With PlayMetrics, South Dakota Youth Soccer Association will gain access to powerful tools that connect registration, roster verification, scheduling, game-day operations, and communication in a mobile-ready experience. Affiliated clubs will be able to more easily engage with the state each season, creating a reliable and transparent experience for everyone involved, from administrators and directors to coaches and families.

“The future of youth soccer governance depends on unification,” said Tim Chain, Senior Vice President of Sales at PlayMetrics. “State associations need technology that connects their entire ecosystem on one platform, not a patchwork of tools. PlayMetrics is setting that standard and enabling associations to operate more strategically and with greater impact.”

PlayMetrics serves thousands of youth sports organizations, from local clubs and leagues to State Associations and Governing Bodies. Building on nearly a decade of growth, the company continues to advance its goal of simplifying operations and uniting the youth sports community through modern technology.

About PlayMetrics

PlayMetrics, the most user-friendly and intuitive Operating System in youth sports, is purpose-built to simplify the unique complexities of running a club, league, tournament, or governing body. Trusted by forward-thinking leaders across a variety of sports, PlayMetrics empowers directors, coaches, administrators, and player families to modernize their daily operations with unified financial, operational, coaching, and communication tools. Learn more at https://home.playmetrics.com.

About South Dakota Youth Soccer Association

South Dakota Youth Soccer Association (SDYSA) promotes the game of soccer for all youth in South Dakota. SDYSA promotes the importance of education, self-esteem, diversity and teamwork in a fun and safe environment, allowing players to develop to their fullest potential in soccer and in life. As a member of U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, SDYSA boasts a membership of over 10,000 youth soccer players and offers everything from recreational to competitive programming, as well as the Olympic Development Program and TOPSoccer.