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New Jersey Youth Soccer launches an integrated training platform with Stack Sports and etrainu

TRENTON, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- New Jersey Youth Soccer, Stack Sports, the largest provider of sports management solutions, camps, recruiting, and elite player development software, and etrainu, alongside US Youth Soccer is excited to announce the launch of a new integrated training platform on Sports Connect. Through this new integration, the USYS University will be available to all USYS members with New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS) leading the charge as the first State to leverage the integration. As pioneers in sports tech adoption, NJYS has created a connected ecosystem for every club utilizing the SportsConnect platform.

This integration allows NJYS to deliver a Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, enabling youth soccer clubs in New Jersey to access the USYS University directly via the Sports Connect platform. The integration will also allow NJYS and member clubs to seamlessly relay course completion results into the Sports Connect platform, facilitating greater ease of learning management and reporting requirements. This will enhance the capabilities organizations have to better understand their data through the already best-in-class insights platform on Sports Connect.

"Through our partnership with US Youth Soccer and etrainu, Stack Sports is thrilled to unveil this new integrated platform on Sports Connect. This advancement marks a significant step forward in enhancing the experience for all USYS members, with New Jersey Youth Soccer leading the way as the first state to implement this innovative solution," said Adam Abney, GM of Sports Connect. "Together, we're transferring the sports experience and giving time back to organizations so they can focus on what matters most."

In line with their innovative approach to best utilize the USYS University, NJYS has also leveraged etrainu's in-house Studio team for course development. etrainu is supporting NJYS in developing the State Certificate and "Y" Course in an autonomous format. The course covers topics aimed at equipping soccer coaches with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully run clubs and training sessions, as well as satisfaction of the NJ Little League Law for volunteer coaches. The courses are expected to launch in their new digital format later this Spring.

"New Jersey Youth Soccer is proud to partner with etrainu and Stack Sports to pioneer solutions that democratize access to practical soccer education," said Ryan Foley, Operations Manager for New Jersey Youth Soccer. "This integration serves as a model for other USYS members and State Associations, and NJYS is excited to help deliver the implementation."

"We are excited to release the etrainu and Sports Connect integration for the USYS University," said Paul Hoon, CEO at etrainu. "We also want to thank New Jersey Youth Soccer for their commitment to innovation, as the first State association to implement the integration. We look forward to seeing the impact this has on the soccer community."

The integration with Sports Connect is available to other State associations through the USYS University. If you're interested in leveraging the integration with SportsConnect, please reach out to the Sports Connect team: https://sportsconnect.com/get-started/

About New Jersey Youth Soccer

New Jersey Youth Soccer is a youth soccer organization affiliated with the US Youth Soccer and the US Soccer Federation. It is comprised of more than 110,000 players ranging from 5 to 19 years old, 10,000+ coaches, and thousands of volunteers.

The association governs recreational and travel soccer clubs at multiple skill levels. It also operates the NJ Olympic Development Programs (ODP), State Cup tournaments, coach certification programs, and TOPSoccer, a program for children with special needs.

NJYS aims to establish soccer as the premier sport in New Jersey. It seeks to unite, connect, grow, empower the youth soccer community, and instill a lifelong passion for the game. Learn more: https://www.njyouthsoccer.com/

About Stack Sports

With over 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

About etrainu

etrainu is a global leader in community education solutions. Through a sophisticated learning management system and engaging online courses, etrainu is building exceptional communities through education.

With a number of industry-leading integrations, etrainu has created an end-to-end solution for sports organizations. etrainu's education solutions are made easy through creativity, innovation and technology, and their commitment to their sports partners is reflected in the long-term relationships they have with them.

etrainu has partnered with some of the largest sports organizations in the world, including US Youth Soccer, American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), PGA Tour, National Lacrosse League, Surf Life Saving Australia, Gymnastics Australia, Aus Cycling, and other national governing bodies.

New Jersey Youth Soccer, Stack Sports, the largest provider of sports management solutions, camps, recruiting, and elite player development software, and etrainu, alongside US Youth Soccer is excited to announce the launch of a new integrated training platform on Sports Connect. Through this new integration, the USYS University will be available to all USYS members with New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS) leading the charge as the first State to leverage the integration.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

The South Dakota Youth Soccer Association Extends Partnership with Sports Connect to Grow and Advance the Sport in the State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. /ScoopCloud/ -- South Dakota Youth Soccer Association (SDSYA) - the official youth state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer has announced a multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. This partnership was established to further South Dakota's mission of advancing and improving the game of soccer.

Sports Connect provides technology solutions for the state association, affiliated clubs and leagues, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers. Advanced functionality and existing features aim to help grow participation in the sport by reducing volunteer burnout and making registration easy for players and their families.

Sports Connect's partnership with SDYSA serves to further the governing body's mission of providing quality opportunities for its members. The technology solutions provided through this partnership assist athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers. The Sports Connect initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway.

"South Dakota Youth Soccer Association was happy to renew our partnership with Sports Connect and we are excited to grow adoption throughout the state," said Polly Dean, Executive Director of SDYSA. "Our goal with this partnership is to equip our staff and volunteers with the best and most supported tools on the market so they can spend less time on administrative work and more time growing the sport in South Dakota."

"Partnerships like this are an integral part of our goal of creating a connected ecosystem in soccer. We are honored to continue our work with South Dakota to make this a reality," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "SDYSA helps inspire its members to achieve their full athletic potential, and Sports Connect is beyond honored to help be an integral partner in this mission. We are proud to serve alongside their mission through innovative technology and best-in-class support."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Sports Connect have access to a full suite of features, including Mobile-First Registration, seamless data integration with SDYSA, safety and compliance tracking, professional website designs, business insights, fanwear, and much more.

To learn more about this partnership, visit https://sportsconnect.com/south-dakota-soccer/.

About South Dakota Youth Soccer Association:

The South Dakota Youth Soccer Association - (SDYSA) promotes the game of soccer for all youth in South Dakota. The SDYSA promotes the importance of education, self-esteem, diversity and teamwork in a fun and safe environment, allowing players to develop to their fullest potential in soccer and in life. As a member of U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, the SDYSA boasts a membership of over 16,000 youth soccer players and offers everything from recreational to competitive programming, as well as the Olympic Development Program and TOPSoccer.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

South Dakota Youth Soccer Association (SDSYA) - the official youth state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer has announced a multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

South Carolina Youth Soccer Partners with Sports Connect to Grow Registration with Innovative Technology

COLUMBIA, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- South Carolina Youth Soccer (SCYS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. This multi-year partnership serves to support SCYS's purpose of developing, promoting, and administering the game of soccer for your players in the state. Sports Connect provides technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

Sports Connect is a key component of the U.S. Soccer Connect mission of growing participation and advancing the sport of soccer in conjunction with U.S. Soccer. The U.S. Soccer Connect initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway. It represents the largest commitment of technology and sports resources to any project in American sports history.

"SCYS has partnered with Sports Connect since 2016, and we are excited to continue collaborating with them for an additional three years," said Walter Clapton, Executive Director at SCYS. "We want our affiliated clubs' staff and volunteers to have the most innovative and easy-to-use tools available to manage their club, and Sports Connect provides just that."

"We are humbled to have the partnership and trust of South Carolina Youth Soccer," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "SCYS provides a safe and fun environment for all young soccer players to thrive, and we are proud to serve alongside their mission through innovative technology and best-in-class support."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Sports Connect have access to a full suite of features, including Mobile-First Registration, seamless data integration with SCYS, safety and compliance tracking, professional website designs, business insights, fanwear, and much more.

To learn more about this partnership, visit https://sportsconnect.com/south-carolina-soccer/.

About South Carolina Youth Soccer:

South Carolina Youth Soccer (SCYS) has been developing, promoting, and administering youth soccer throughout South Carolina since 1977. The SCYS membership consists of 50+ clubs and 25,000+ registered players. South Carolina Youth Soccer is a Member State Association of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and is a proud member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). As one of the 54 US Youth Soccer Member State Associations, SCYS helps make up the largest youth sports organization in the country.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/ .

South Carolina Youth Soccer (SCYS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. This multi-year partnership serves to support SCYS's purpose of developing, promoting, and administering the game of soccer for your players in the state.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

North Dakota Soccer Association Partners with Sports Connect To Advance The Game Using Innovative Technology

BISMARK, N.D. /ScoopCloud/ -- North Dakota Soccer Association (NDSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a new five-year partnership with Sports Connect to grow and advance the game of soccer in North Dakota. Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, will provide technology solutions for the state association, NDSA member clubs and associations, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

Sports Connect is a key component of the U.S. Soccer Connect mission of growing participation and advancing the sport of soccer in conjunction with U.S. Soccer. The U.S. Soccer Connect initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway. It represents the largest commitment of technology and sport resources to any project in American sports history.

"Over the last year, one of our top priorities has been to secure a technology partner who can help us ensure our members access to superior club management with best-in-class support to keep their season running smoothly and ultimately grow the game of soccer in North Dakota," said Tom Marcis, President of NDSA. "After meeting with and viewing multiple platforms, we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Sports Connect as the Exclusive Technology Provider of North Dakota Soccer Association. We know with Stack Sports we have secured a partner who is best positioned to serve our membership in growing the sport."

As an official partner of NDSA, Sports Connect will serve as the participation growth platform for both the state office and its member clubs.

"We are proud to partner with North Dakota Soccer Association to help grow participation in the state," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "NDSA has been inspiring a passion for soccer in their communities for decades, having an undeniable impact on the growth of the sport in North Dakota. Together through this new partnership, we will help give even more players the opportunity to play through innovative technology that makes managing each season easier."

Affiliated associations and clubs partnering with Sports Connect will have access to a full suite of features, including industry leading business insights tools, mobile-first registration, seamless data integration with NDSA, safety and compliance tracking, professional website designs, secure online payment processing, and more.

Many soccer clubs affiliated with NDSA have already chosen Sports Connect for their club management needs, and many more are already upgrading to the go-forward platform. NDSA has long-term goals to grow and win back some of its membership over the next few years, and believes that Sports Connect is the conduit to help prime this growth.

When your club is ready to take advantage of the benefits of this new exclusive partnership, contact the Sports Connect team at https://sportsconnect.com/north-dakota-soccer-association/ .

About North Dakota Soccer Association:

North Dakota Soccer Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to be the statewide sponsor of its member clubs for both recreational, competitive and amateur adult soccer. Historically, we have represented over 7,000 youth and adult soccer players, 500 coaches, and 150 referees throughout the state of North Dakota. North Dakota State Soccer consists of various clubs state-wide who register players (boys and girls) from ages four (4) through nineteen (19) on the youth side and any age on the adult side. North Dakota State Soccer is one of a few state associations that handle both the youth and adult programs out of a single office. This creates members of all ages working together statewide for the same vision, mission and values.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/ .

North Dakota Soccer Association (NDSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a new five-year partnership with Sports Connect to grow and advance the game of soccer in North Dakota. Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, will provide technology solutions for the state association, NDSA member clubs and associations, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

Nebraska State Soccer Partners with Sports Connect to Bring Dependable Software and Great Support To Their Members

OMAHA, Neb. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nebraska State Soccer (NSS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced its move back to Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. NSS previously partnered with Stack Sports for six years before exploring other options for the 2020-2021 season.

This multi-year partnership serves to support NSS's mission of providing the resources that affiliated regional and local clubs need to grow participation. Sports Connect provides technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

Sports Connect is a key component of the U.S. Soccer Connect mission of growing participation and advancing the sport of soccer in conjunction with U.S. Soccer.

The U.S. Soccer Connect initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway. It represents the largest commitment of technology and sports resources to any project in American sports history.

"A key component to growing participation is having a reliable state management platform," said Molly Vaughan, Director of Member Services. "After practicing our due diligence and exploring alternative solutions, we are confident that Sports Connect provides the best software and support in the industry. With that, we are proud to renew our partnership with Sports Connect as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider of Nebraska State Soccer."

"We are honored that Nebraska State Soccer has once again selected Sports Connect as their trusted technology partner," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "There are many options for soccer state associations and clubs, but we differentiate ourselves by remaining partner-first, meaning we strive to provide the best support and product in the industry so that our partners can succeed. NSS is developing future generations by providing a safe and fun environment through soccer, and we couldn't be prouder to support their mission."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Sports Connect have access to a full suite of features, including Mobile-First Registration, seamless data integration with NSS, safety and compliance tracking, professional website designs, business insights, fanwear, and much more.

Learn more at: https://sportsconnect.com/soccer/

About Nebraska State Soccer:

Nebraska State Soccer Association was officially started in 1969 and currently represents a membership of over 25,000 youth and adult soccer players, 3,000 coaches, 900 referees and 1,000 administrators throughout the State of Nebraska. The organization consists of over 70 clubs who register players (boys and girls) from ages of four (4) through nineteen (19) on the youth side and any age on the adult side throughout the state.

Nebraska State Soccer provides and supports opportunities for the development and growth of our members through the game of soccer, with an ongoing commitment to service, education, promotion, and administrative support for all levels, ages, and abilities of soccer players in Nebraska. Nebraska State Soccer is a member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (US YOUTH SOCCER), United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and the official representative of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for the State of Nebraska. For more information, contact Nebraska State Soccer at support@nebraskastatesoccer.org

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

Nebraska State Soccer (NSS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced its move back to Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. NSS previously partnered with Stack Sports for six years before exploring other options for the 2020-2021 season.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

Washington Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with U.S. Soccer Connect To Increase Participation With Innovative Technology

TUKWILA, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Washington Youth Soccer (WYS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in Washington state, has announced a five-year extension of its long-standing partnership with U.S. Soccer Connect powered by Stack Sports.

"We are pleased to continue our partnership with U.S. Soccer Connect as the Exclusive Technology Provider of Washington Youth Soccer," said Nick Perera, Executive Director of WYS. "Extending this partnership ensures our members can continue to take advantage of dependable club management technology, ongoing enhancements, and best-in-class support to keep their season running smoothly and ultimately grow the game of soccer in Washington."

For over ten years, Stack Sports has served as a trusted partner of Washington Youth Soccer, providing technology solutions for the state association, its member clubs and associations, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

"We are honored to continue supporting and innovating for Washington Youth Soccer for many years to come. Nurturing strategic partnerships is fundamental to our goal of growing the game of soccer and our ongoing relationship with Washington Youth Soccer represents our commitment to that mission," said Jeff Brunsberg, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer at Stack Sports. "We are humbled to have the trust and partnership of Washington Youth Soccer and many of their affiliated clubs."

Affiliated associations and clubs using U.S. Soccer Connect have access to a full suite of features, including Mobile-First Registration, seamless data integration with WYS, safety and compliance tracking, professional website designs, data insights, secure online payment processing, and more.

In addition to Washington Youth Soccer's partnership with U.S. Soccer Connect, the state association is also deeply committed to teaching life skills through Stack Sports' Skyhawks Sports Academy, the leader in providing a safe, fun, and skill-based sports experience for kids.

If your WYS club is ready to take advantage of the benefits of this exclusive partnership, contact the U.S. Soccer Connect team at https://sportsconnect.com/washington-youth-soccer/.

About Washington Youth Soccer

Founded in 1966, Washington Youth Soccer is a nonprofit organization bringing soccer opportunities at all levels of the game to kids ages 5-19 across the state. Our organization is comprised of 37 Member Associations and over 180 clubs that facilitate recreational, select and regional programs as well as TOPSoccer (soccer programming for players with disabilities). Additionally, we run four annual State Cup Tournaments, state-level leagues, an Elite Player Development program, and several soccer outreach programs. For more information, see https://washingtonyouthsoccer.org/.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on three key pillars - Play, Improve, and Engage. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

Washington Youth Soccer (WYS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in Washington state, has announced a five-year extension of its long-standing partnership with U.S. Soccer Connect powered by Stack Sports.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/