The Youth Sports Management Conference is hitting the road.
For the first time, we’re bringing the networking, thought leadership, and high-impact conversations of NextUp directly to youth sports operators in the Southern and Western part of the US.
Designed for a curated group of youth sports owners and administrators, this intimate regional experience creates space for meaningful connection, local perspective, and practical strategies you can immediately put to work in your organization.
Space is highly limited by design. Register now to reserve your spot.
May 11-12, 2026
Dallas, Texas
What is the NextUp community?
Each year, over 400 leaders in youth sports gather in NYC to make sense of the shifting landscape of youth sports and shape what’s coming next.
Now, we’re expanding the conversation to Dallas – adding a local perspective to the NextUp community.
Speakers
Youth sports leaders
Years running
Technology partners
- Adam Geisler | Youth Athletes United
- Alex Day | Content Creator
- Alex Gonzalez | 100 Yards to Go
- Ali Curtis | MLS NEXT
- Alison Overholt | ESPN
- Amanda Kraus | US Rowing
- Amy Brooks | NBA
- Andy Hayes | Go4Ellis
- Angela Ruggiero | Sports Innovation Lab
- Anthony Kennada | Front
- Anucha Browne | UNICEF
- Aoife McArdle | Airbnb
- Ash Quinn | Team TACA
- Ben Joffe | National Youth Sports Nevada
- Ben Knosby | Lucid Travel
- Benita Fitzgerald Mosley | Multiplying Good
- Brad Freeman | Mavs Academy at Dallas Mavericks
- Brad Stulberg | Author
- Brendan Szulik | Silbo
- Brian Scalabrine | NBA
- Camille Kelly | CKC Solutions
- Candice Haynes | Jr. NBA
- Cari Champion | ESPN
- Carolyn Childers | Chief
- Chad Sunderland | USOPC
- Chris Knutson | TeamGenius
- Chris Sullivan | Kworq
- Chuck Irvin | SOCCER.COM
- Craig Lytle | AmperVue
- Craig Moody | Shoot360
- Dan Porter | Overtime
- Daniel Vieira | LivFree
- Danielle Slayton | Fox Sports
- David Krichavsky | NBA
- David Millay | EngageMint
- David Wright | US Soccer Federation
- Debarati Roy | Bloomberg
- Derek Ernst | Augusta Sportswear
- Derrick Dockery | NFL
- Dhani Jones | QEY Capital
- Dionna Widder | Houston Dynamo
- Don Garber | MLS
- Dorothy Kolb | DK East
- Doug Bernstein | House of Highlights
- Dr. Adam Wright | Plano Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
- Dr. Darien Sutton-Ramsey | ABC News
- Dr. Kensa Gunter | Certified Mental Performance Consultant
- Duke Baxter | Dominate the Diamond
- Edwin Desamour | The Lighthouse 1893
- Eric Fisher | Sports Business International
- Erica Anderson | The New Savant
- Erika White | Chelsea Piers
- Garrett Shea | Sports Sponsorship Consulting
- Gary Belsky | Elland Road Partners
- Geoff VanDeusen | United Soccer Coaches
- George Barrios | Isos Capiital
- Gotham Chopra | Religion of Sports
- Graham Leveston | College Properties Group
- Greg Kristof | Young Strategic Ventures
- Izell Reese | RCX Sports
- Jason Clement | Sports Facilities Companies
- Jeff Addiego | Golden State Warriors
- Jeff Flug | Shake Shack
- Jenna Arnold | Author
- Jennifer Pivnick | USSCI
- Jocelynne Cummings | New York Islanders
- Jody Sherman Levos | BEGiN
- Joe Janosky | Hospital for Special Surgery
- Joe Lemire | Sport Techie
- Jordan Fliegel | Techstars Sports Accelerator
- Josh Wolfe | Lux Capital
- Juan Leonel Gárciga | Texas Rangers Baseball Club
- Julie Uhrman | Angel City FC
- Justin Hoeveler | Youth Enrichment Brands
- Justin Nihiser | Gannett Station Partners
- Karl Rectanus | Learn
- Kathy Behrens | NBA
- Kathy Nelson | Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation
- Kay Bradley | U.S Soccer Federation
- Kelvin Jones | Columbus Crew SC
- Ken Clausen | Headstrong Foundation
- Kendra Gaunt | Color of Change
- Kerry Woloszynek | Cleveland Cavaliers
- Kim Davis | NHL
- Lance Thomas | NBA
- Lee Geiling | K&K Insurance
- Lesle Gallimore | Girls Academy League
- Linda Flanagan | Author
- Lisa Delpy Neirotti | George Washington University
- Lisa Levine | National Women’s Soccer League
- Liz Robertshaw | IWLCA
- Marti Reed | Positive Coaching Alliance
- Matt Young | FSQ Sport
- Melanie Whelan | Summit Partners
- Melissa Ortiz | Olympian
- Michael Lombardi | Sports Academy Group
- MIck Smoothey | PF Compass
- Mike Millay | Clancy’s Sports Properties
- Lance Thomas | NBA
- Lee Geiling | K&K Insurance
- Lesle Gallimore | Girls Academy League
- Linda Flanagan | Author
- Lisa Delpy Neirotti | George Washington University
- Lisa Levine | National Women’s Soccer League
- Liz Robertshaw | IWLCA
- Marti Reed | Positive Coaching Alliance
- Matt Young | FSQ Sport
- Melanie Whelan | Summit Partners
- Melissa Ortiz | Olympian
- Michael Lombardi | Sports Academy Group
- MIck Smoothey | PF Compass
- Mike Millay | Clancy’s Sports Properties
Hundreds of organizations, across every sport
NextUp ’25 will feature two days of content and networking, allowing you to hear from inspirational speakers and have in-depth conversations with others in the room.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is NextUp: Dallas?
NextUp: Dallas will take place from May 11-12, 2026 at the W Dallas – Victory.
Who should attend NextUp: Dallas?
Club & League Operators, Program Directors, Facility Managers, Startup Founders, Tech Builders, Marketers & Recruiters, Nonprofit Leaders & Brand Strategists.
Where can I find the agenda?
The full agenda for NextUp: Dallas will be published closer to the event date. Stay tuned—we’ll announce agenda details via email and on this website as they become available.
Will there still be an event in NYC?
Yes, NextUp ’26 will take place in October in NYC. More details will released closer to the event.
Questions? Email us nextup@leagueapps.com