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Season 2 Kits for Clubs is now live. To date we have given away 6,000+ high quality football kits free of charge to clubs around the world, teams who share a passion for the sport but do not necessarily have the support or access to facilities that so many take for granted. Uniting football and fashion remains integral to our plans, building communities at all levels, spanning grassroots clubs, community projects, collaborations and pro football teams. The progress that has been made in that last 9 months has been great to see, with many new doors opening and many new projects on the horizon, but at the start remains Kits for Clubs and our commitment to support those that need it. Football really is powerful, we see this with so many iterations of jerseys as fashion items around the globe and the pull of the Premier League, but we have always retained that football is for the fans, the people that really make the game. The fact is that grassroots remains underfunded and many teams go without, Kits for Clubs is there to support and as our community grows, so will our commitment to grassroots. Great work from the Ben Gunn, Scot Bowman and John Ford and Kosmico FC. https://lnkd.in/ezmQND_U @louisbever for the amazing images. https://lnkd.in/eZR6u8pS

"Peeling Back the Sports Industry:" Jon Israel of Foley & Lardner LLP joins co-cohost Evan Macedo, MSA of Sapers & Wallack, Inc. live at Fenway Park to talk the business side of professional and college sports. #fenway #feiboston #SportsIndustry #CollegeSports #sportslaw WATCH this snippet then CLICK on the link in the comments for the full interview!

Did you learn important values in Youth or high school sports ? Check out this in depth interview with Lyle Jackson, Sports Coordinator of BPS, founder of ReadyUp, and Coach and board member of the Mattapan Patriots. Share this post if you get some value!

What do almost all of the biggest non-league transfers have in common? The surface level observation would be Ben Krauhaus (Brentford Football Club), Josh Stokes (Bristol City Football Club), Kellen Fisher (Norwich City Football Club), Tyrell Sellars-Fleming (Hull City) and Fletcher Holman (Wolves) were all signed from the National League Premier and North/South… If you look a little deeper, they all spent time in the lower steps of the non-leagues at clubs within Steps 3-5 of the pyramid...playing hundreds or, in some cases, thousands of first-team minutes to aid their development. This was when they were relatively unknown and the bidding war could've been avoided... Ben Krauhaus (Cray Wanderers - Step 3) Josh Stokes (AFC Sudbury - Step 4) Kellen Fisher (Cray Wanderers - Step 3) Tyrell Sellars-Fleming (Gainsborough Trinity - Step 3) Fletcher Holman (Eastbourne Town - Step 5) Steps 3-5 is the hot bed of high potential talent, if you have the tools to know where to look. #NLG

Youth Sports Leaders, follow our Institute for Youth Sports Leaders LinkedIn page for some exciting news in the next 90 days! Reach out to me or David Newbery if you want the news a little early!

Building a Football Community: Transparent Values and Family Environment Discover how Football Centre of Development prioritizes transparency and family values to create a thriving football community. Join us as we delve into their approach and values, ensuring an inclusive experience for parents and players alike. #FootballCommunity #TransparencyMatters #FamilyValues #InclusiveExperience #FootballDevelopment #ParentInvolvement #BuildingConnections #FootballCulture #YouthFootball #FootballEnvironment

Crafting an epic summer grassroots football tournament is fulfilling and brings the community together. Wondering where to start? No sweat. Here are key steps to ensure your event is seamless and memorable: 1. **Define Your Goals:**    - Who's the audience?   - Age groups and skill levels?   - Number of teams? 2. **Select the Perfect Venue:**   - Ensure enough space and good pitch conditions.   - Consider access, parking, and facilities. 3. **Plan Your Budget:**   - Include venue hire, ref fees, gear, and promotion.   - Consider fundraising through entry fees, sponsorships, and sales. A well-structured plan leaves everyone buzzing with good vibes. #SportsManagement #GrassrootsFootball

🕰️ As the year winds down, amateur sports clubs must not overlook the pivotal post-season engagement with their club partners and sponsors. 🤝 It's more than gratitude and saying thank you – it's about fostering lasting relationships beneficial for everyone. 🗣️ Sponsors play a crucial role in the journey of amateur sport and acknowledging their support is not only the right thing to do, but a key step many miss when it comes to the future retention of these key stakeholders. 📋 Here are my 10 steps for how to acknowledge your sports club partners and sponsors. #sportsmanagement #clubdevelopment #sportsbusiness #footballbusiness

I watched the Iowa vs. LSU Women's basketball game last night (ratings would suggest that you may have as well). I believe it's safe to say that Women's sports are no longer the underdog! It was one of the most exciting college basketball games I've ever seen - men's or women's. I'm going to hit you with some stats real quick: ** Ampersand has more than 90% of all televised sports. ** More than 1,400 of those games are women's games & events. ** In 2023, Women’s sporting events accounted for more than 230M impressions - on National Networks alone (we've got a ton of regional nets as well). And this is before we even start talking about how Women's Sports and the excitement around them are having a profound and positive effect on our culture. Here's the net net (yes, pun intended)... If you're a marketer, and you're looking to align your brand with the rocket ship that is Women's Sports, Ampersand is best positioned to help you make that a reality. Ask me how.