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Youth Sports Insider

Youth Sports Insider

By: Coaching Youth Hoops
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 Hear directly from the youth sports forward-thinkers turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities.Coaching Youth Hoops Basketball
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  • Ep 4 Inside ESPN’s Youth Sports Mission: Interview with Kevin Martinez

    Ep 4 Inside ESPN’s Youth Sports Mission: Interview with Kevin Martinez
    May 14 2025
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Can youth sports do more than just build athletes—can they shape better futures? Many believe youth sports are only about winning and competition, but this episode proves otherwise. Host Bill Flitter and guest Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s VP of Corporate Citizenship, reveal how sports participation is about creating access, confidence, and opportunity for all kids. Are you thinking beyond the scoreboard? Listen in for: Why access and equity are the heart of inspiring lifelong fans and leaders How the true victory is building character, not just champions Simple ways we can all help make youth sports fun and inclusive There’s more wisdom waiting inside—don’t miss a moment! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 📈Get the breakdown and action plan for this and all the episodes =>> https://YouthSportsInsider.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep 3 The Business of Youth Sports: Building Opportunities and Measuring Impact with Carrie Gamper

    Ep 3 The Business of Youth Sports: Building Opportunities and Measuring Impact with Carrie Gamper
    May 7 2025
    ⁠https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠ ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode of Youth Sports Insider, host Bill Flitter welcomes Carrie Gamper, co-founder of Base Sports Group, to dive deep into the evolving world of youth sports sponsorship. Carrie shares her journey from walking on to the University of Denver's D1 lacrosse team to becoming a leader in sports sponsorship, working with major brands like FIFA, NBA, and the NFL. They discuss trends in youth sports, including rising costs, declining participation, and the critical role sponsorship can play in making sports more accessible. Carrie explains how authentic brand engagement can drive measurable value for both operators and families, and why youth sports are at the very beginning of a massive growth curve. Tune in to hear powerful insights on how brands can "do good while doing well" and help shape the future of youth sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Ep 2 Beyond Logos: Building Authentic Sponsorships in Youth Sports with Paul Hutton

    Ep 2 Beyond Logos: Building Authentic Sponsorships in Youth Sports with Paul Hutton
    Apr 30 2025
    https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ In this powerful episode of Youth Sports Insider, we sit down with Paul Hutton, a leading voice in brand strategy and youth sports development. Paul shares how true sponsorships go far beyond logos on jerseys — they're about authentic community impact, creating lasting memories, and aligning with real values through CSR and ESG initiatives. Whether you're a brand looking to make a difference or a club seeking support, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Listen now and discover a new playbook for youth sports sponsorships! As a bit of background, I have been in an around the professional sport all my life. My family founded Umbro USA and I then went on to play rugby at a professional level. I now run one of Europe’s oldest PR and Marketing agencies and as you would expect have had many projects and campaigns within the world of sport. My passion is for Grassroots sports and more so what it means to young people, especially those with challenging circumstance.As an example, here are some of the brands/ organisations I can expand upon:Saracens Rugby Nike Academy The School of Hard Knocks (went on to be a very successful TV series) Umbro (as you would expect)Grassroots rugby and how to activate the funding models through ESG Jonah Lomu – legacy Plus many more…I was previously head of Communications and Innovation for the G20 Global Health and Development where sport was a key medium for success in driving initiatives. If you think I can support you, please feel free to drop me a line. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hutton-a2184a6/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr

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