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GENERAL
SESSION
Wednesday morning,
May 13
th
– Includes Breakfast
Sponsored by SnapSports
Keynote Address
You don't want to miss branding expert Karen McCullough,
this year's Keynote Speaker. Widely known to the Fortune
500, Karen's topic "Generational Marketing" will help facility
operators cut through generational, cultural, and gender
stereotypes by leveraging team strengths that drive results.
Karen's programs set people up for success. She delivers
creative, customized content
in the areas of leadership and
customer service, as well as
branding and marketing.
NEW! A Plenary Panel,
moderated by Karen and
featuring representatives
from member facilities Vetta
Sports, Afrim Sports and the Sportsplex Management Group
will ensure a grasp of real-life industry applications and
encourage audience engagement.
State of the Industry Presentation
Industry guru Jim Cline presents this year's State of the
Industry report. Jim has been involved with soccer teams,
soccer stores, and indoor facilities for more than twenty
years. He now consults full-time for facilities all across
America. He is on the boards of several youth soccer
associations has operated many youth soccer tournaments.
His career also includes real estate development,
commercial design and construction.
CORE CURRICULUM
Wednesday & Thursday,
May 13th & 14th
NEW! Exclusive to facility
owners and executives,
a new Executive Symposium will consist of two days of
"closed-door" meetings led by our industry's thought
leaders. Separate registration is required and private
hospitality service will be provided.
NEW! "Idea Incubator" is the new name of our track for
Existing Operators. Compared to the past, sessions take
on a more thematic, less choppy feel, enabling greater
depth of conversation while continuing to focus on industry
trends and best practices. Sessions, based on major
business themes, include day-to-day operations, ancillary
or off-season programs, special events, human resources,
marketing and league management. Check our online
Sessions Matrix for updates.
The Educational Track for Startups is specially designed for
those in the conception, exploration and planning stages
of development–prior to opening doors. These sessions
will include an introduction to the industry, as well as an
overview of what the process should entail, followed by
sessions led by industry
experts in core areas
necessary for success.
TRADESHOW
Wednesday & Thursday,
May 13th & 14
th
Sponsored by The
Monument Sports Group
Our Tradeshow features several new exhibitors in a wide
array of products and services, such as heating and cooling,
inflatables, sports equipment, lighting, kids programs,
software, insurance, background checks, special events,
flooring, dasher boards and more!
Wednesday evening's Tradeshow takes place with the
President's Reception. Thursday's takes place with the
Tradeshow Luncheon.
Other Conference sponsors include:
GARED (sporting equipment)
EZ Facility (management software)
The Hanover (insurance)
Sportsplex Management Group (facility management)
Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available
