Agenda

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Each year, our agenda committee develops the Conference’s program, and we’re always eager to hear new suggestions to help shape our list of discussion topics. The Conference includes a range of session types, such as general sessions, breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and roundtable discussions.

2025 Agenda

Early Registration

Dec 8, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5 HOURS

Registration

Dec 9, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

8 HOURS

Welcome Remarks

Dec 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:20 am

20 Minutes

The New Youth Sports Landscape: Where Parks, Tourism, and Community Collide

Dec 9, 2025 @ 9:20 am - 9:50 am

30 Minutes

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From COVID Opening to 5-Year Anniversary: The Maturing of the Cedar Point Sports Center

Dec 9, 2025 @ 9:50 am - 10:10 am

20 Minutes

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Technology Track: From Tool to Teammate: AI Prompts That Transform Your Workday

Dec 9, 2025 @ 10:20 am - 10:55 am

35 Minutes

Evan and Dan

Operation Track: Revenue Reality Check: Benchmarking Your Facility Against the Best

Dec 9, 2025 @ 10:20 am - 10:55 am

35 Minutes

Indoor concessions

Operation Track: Beyond Concessions: Winning Food & Beverage Strategies

Dec 9, 2025 @ 10:20 am - 10:55 am

35 Minutes

Operation Track: From Passion to Playbook: Building Powerhouse Youth Sports Programs

Dec 9, 2025 @ 11:05 am - 11:40 am

35 Minutes

Game-Changing Retail: How Just Walk Out Technology Transformed Round Rock Sports Center’s Operations

Dec 9, 2025 @ 11:05 am - 11:40 am

35 Minutes

Rob Faw

Leadership Track: The 7 Dimensions of High Performance

Dec 9, 2025 @ 11:05 am - 11:40 pm

35 Minutes

Awards Lunch

Dec 9, 2025 @ 11:40 am - 1:00 pm

1H 20M

Sponsor Showcase

Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1H

Marketing track: Brand You: Leveraging Social Media for Leadership

Dec 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 2:35 pm

35 Minutes

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Sponsorship Track: Youth Sports Sponsors – Why National Brands Are Investing

Dec 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 2:35 pm

35 Minutes

Operation Track: Partnering with Professional Teams For Community Impact

Dec 9, 2025 @ 2:05 pm - 2:35 pm

35 Minutes

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From Part-Time to Prime Time: The Leadership Blueprint

Dec 9, 2025 @ 2:45 pm - 3:05 pm

20 Minutes

State of the Company: Insights, Achievements, and the Road Ahead

Dec 9, 2025 @ 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm

1 Hour

Run Your Body Like Your Business

Dec 9, 2025 @ 4:05 pm - 5:35 pm

1H 30M

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour

Dec 9, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

2 HOURS