Demosphere Blog

Turban Ban In Quebec Sparks Outrage

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:04:03 +0000

Surprising but true - turbans are banned from soccer in Quebec. The Quebec Soccer Federation is facing scrutiny for their decision to ban turban-wearing Sikhs from participating.

What's The Board Up To?

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:24:56 +0000

Each month (or quarter), the Board of Directors from thousands of youth sports organizations gather to review recent activity and to chart a path forward.

Youth Sports Sponsorship and Local Business

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:33 +0000

As administrators know, youth sports sponsorships are a key part of a yearly budget. They allow organizations to offer scholarships, complete projects, keep member costs down, and lots more.

How Effective Is Your Email Marketing?

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:17:44 +0000

Email is still the best way to reach people online. Think about that for a second. Despite social networks, increasing distractions, and more, email is still the most effective online communication tool. That said, many youth sports organizations send emails to current and potential new members without thinking about how to best influence their readers.

Risky Business - Review Your Risk Management Policy

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:03:01 +0000

Risk Management is an important topic in youth sports for a collection of reasons - member safety and organizational health are at the top of the list. Traditionally, we think about background checks as the primary component of risk management, but there are many other situations to consider when producing a comprehensive risk management policy.

Hope Solo Inspires in Northern California

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:22:32 +0000

Hope Solo was the guest star at the recent Cal North & Nevada Soccer Expo in Lake Tahoe and spoke to a packed audience of kids, parents, and coaches.

Urban Soccer Symposium Takes Next Steps

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:24:34 +0000

The 7th annual Urban Soccer Symposium presented by the US Soccer Foundation took place last week in Washington, DC. The event is centered around using soccer as a vehicle for social change, and nearly 200 attendees made it the largest symposium in history.

Demosphere Takes Team Building to New Heights!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:15:08 +0000

The Demosphere Team paused Tuesday for its annual off-site team building activity. This year, we took advantage of our surroundings and spent the day at the National Air and Space Museum, specifically the Udvar-Hazy Center located near Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia. With significantly more space than the museum in downtown Washington, DC, the Udvar-Hazy Center hosts hundreds of aircraft including many early flight machines, the Enola Gay, an SR-71, a Concorde, Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured), and lots more.

Nationwide Youth Sports Camp Focuses on Acceptance

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:50:41 +0000

YOU Belong Sports & Leadership Initiative, a new, nationwide camp series launching this summer, is focused on empowering LGBT and straight-ally youth. The four camps were developed by NFL player Wade Davis and LGBT rights activist Darnell Moore and will focus on different sports. The first camp, slated for July in Chicago, features basketball and is open to high school and college students.

March Travels Take Demosphere Across The Border

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:21:43 +0000

Demosphere was quite busy this month and even traveled across the border into Canada! Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Workshop The month started in Downingtown, PA at the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer (EPYSA) Workshop. We had a great time meeting with potential new clients as well as valued clients such as West Chester United Soccer Club, Inter-County Soccer League and Lancaster County Soccer League among many others. The Workshop is a staple on our calendar every year and we look forward to next year's event.