The youth sports conference is headed to Texas
May 11-12, 2026
Dallas, Texas
Since 2019, NextUp has brought youth sports organizers together each year in New York City to learn, connect, and grow their businesses. For the first time ever, we're expanding the experience to two cities—our flagship NYC conference and NextUp: Dallas.
More regional
NextUp: Dallas is our first-ever regional edition, designed specifically to connect the leaders driving youth sports forward in the South.
More focused
Join in unfiltered, high-impact conversations with the most influential voices in youth sports.
More interactive
Take part in unforgettable offsite experiences at hand-picked, one-of-a-kind Dallas venues.
What to expect
NextUp: Dallas is where the South’s most driven youth sports operators come together to tackle the topics that matter most in today’s industry. The format is intimate by design: fewer people, deeper conversations, and the chance to build real relationships with the leaders shaping youth sports right here in your region.
Keynotes
Panels
Honest, unfiltered conversations between operators, innovators, and experts tackling the biggest challenges and opportunities in youth sports.
Breakouts
Smaller, focused sessions designed to go deeper—practical strategies, real-world examples, and ideas you can put into action right away.
Past NextUp speakers
Our usual conference in NYC but we want to easily reach our community in other parts of the country.
David Robinson
Admiral Capital co-founder, NBA champion
Juan Leonel Garciga
Senior Director, Youth Academy & Baseball Development, Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Brad Freeman
Senior Director, Mavs Academy at Dallas Mavericks
Ali Curtis
President, MLS NEXT Pro; Executive Vice President, Major League Soccer
Logan Kosmalski
Co-Founder & CEO, Pro Skills Baseball & Pro Skills Basketball
Leon Blazer
Executive Director, Houston Stars Volleyball
Monica Paul
Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission
Kathy Nelson
President & CEO, Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation
Being in the room with so many impressive people here who have all got the humility to say we don't have all the answers—but the more we work together, the better we'll serve the youth… It's been great.
Steve Jones
SVP of Steel Sports Coaching System
The W Dallas
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Questions? Email us nextup@leagueapps.com