Relive the Best of NextUp
Catch up on some of the most impactful sessions from past conferences — featuring industry leaders, bold ideas, and inspiring stories that are shaping the future of youth sports.
Our 2024 conference brought together leaders and changemakers to discuss how sports organizations can drive growth while prioritizing purpose and player experience.
The Business of Youth Enrichment
Justin Nihiser (Wheelhouse)
The Future of the Youth Sports Industry
Melissa Ortiz (Olympian), Julie Foudy (2x FIFA World Cup Champion), Dean Jacobson (Accel-KKR), Brian Litvack (LeagueApps), Jeremy Goldberg (LeagueApps)
The 2023 conference explored how technology, leadership, and community intersect to build stronger youth sports ecosystems.
Putting the Customer First
Brian Scalabrine (NBA Champion), Dhani Jones (NCAA Champion), Danielle Slaton (USWNT)
How We Lead
Richard Coraine (Union Square Hospitality Group)
In a year of transformation, leaders and practitioners examined how to rebuild programs with intention and meaning.
Putting the Why in Youth Sports
Renata Simiril (Play Equity Foundation), Derrick Dockery (Former NFL), Skip Gibert (US Youth Soccer), Emilio Collins (Excel Sports Management), Victoria Arlen (ESPN)
The Coming Disruption
Paul Rabil (PLL), Josh Wolfe (Lux Capital), Nayeema Raza (Journalist)
NextUp University launched in 2020 as a virtual platform to keep the youth sports community connected, learning, and growing together when the world went online.
Return to Play and Youth Sports
Don Garber, MLS
What Makes a Good Leader
David Robinson (2x NBA Champion)
Where it all began – the first conference dedicated to youth sports management.
Why Sports Matter
Tiki Barber (Former NFL), Swin Cash (3x WNBA champion), and Rich Kleiman (Thirty Five Ventures), with Cari Champion (ESPN)
Designing For Youth
Dan Porter (Overtime), Gary Belsky (ESPN)