Blog

Finding a soccer club that prioritizes personal growth alongside athletic development is the key to a fulfilling youth sports experience. For Pierson Weimer, Colorado Rush was that place for five years, offering a community that extended far beyond the white lines of the pitch. Seeking an environment where she could grow both as a player and a person, Pierson found a support system that guided her from her early club days all the way to the collegiate level. Throughout her ti

Beyond being known globally as an incredibly competitive, fast-paced, and physical sport, hockey is a fantastic way to supercharge your overall health and fitness. Whether you are hitting the ice or playing on turf, hockey offers a rigorous, high-intensity training regimen that beautifully combines elements of explosive strength, lightning-fast speed, sharp agility, and deep cardiovascular endurance. But what exactly happens to your body and mind when you pick up a stick? Let

In the fiercely competitive landscape of youth sports, the pressure to commit to early youth sports specialization is intense. Parents often feel pushed to sign their young children up for year-round leagues, private coaches, and travel teams, believing that early dedication is the only path to elite skill development or a college scholarship. However, a growing body of evidence suggests the opposite is true. According to a comprehensive American Academy of Pediatrics study o

Tabata training has become a global fitness phenomenon, promising incredible physiological changes in a ridiculously short timeframe — just four minutes! But don’t be fooled by its brevity. Tabata workouts pack a serious punch, pushing your body to its absolute limits while delivering a potent combination of fat-burning and cardiovascular benefits. So, how do you unlock the full potential of these intense four minutes? Here is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of a

Powered by SIGNAL: Sports Intelligence by Find Your Club Welcome to this month's SIGNAL Report, where we cut through the noise of youth sports to bring you the best stories, actionable intelligence, and key takeaways from across the youth soccer landscape. 3 April Insights in Youth Soccer This month, we’re looking at the data behind multi-sport athletes, the reality of college recruiting, and how clubs are navigating the massive 2026 U.S. Soccer age group realignment. The Pow

Finding a soccer club that pushes an athlete beyond their comfort zone is essential for reaching the collegiate stage. For Alli Macke, that transition happened at age 13 when she made the brave decision to leave her local town club and join Sporting Iowa as they entered the ECNL. Seeking a higher speed of play and an environment where she could be truly challenged, Alli found a family that offered both elite competition and lasting mentorship. Throughout her six years at Spor

Is it just me, or is pickleball absolutely everywhere right now? For a sport that brilliantly combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, pickleball has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years. You see new courts popping up in parks, country clubs, and community centers across the country. But it’s not just a passing trend. Beyond being incredibly fun and highly social, the physical and mental health benefits of pickleball make it a compelling choice for

If you are running digital ads for your youth sports organization using only static images, you are likely overpaying for your registrations. In the youth sports and recreation space, the industry average Cost Per Click (CPC) currently sits at $1.92. For club directors trying to fill out seasonal camps or recreational rosters, paying nearly two dollars just to get someone to look at a registration page is a fast way to burn through a seasonal marketing budget. But there is a

When it comes to marketing a recreational youth sports program, the name of the game is volume. Unlike competitive tryouts that target a narrow, specialized demographic, recreational leagues thrive on broad community awareness and getting as many local families registered as possible. However, acquiring that volume can quickly drain a club's budget if the marketing strategy isn't optimized. Across the youth sports and recreation industry, the average Cost Per Click (CPC) on d