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The Rising Tide: Girls Flag Football’s Explosive Growth

        Flag Football Growth & Youth Sports Operations The Rising Tide: Girls Flag Football’s Explosive Growth Girls’ flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States—at the youth level, in high schools, and in emerging college pathways. With surging participation and major institutional backing, the next wave of growth…

Why Biometric Data Is Too Risky for Youth Sports: Lessons From the Google Lawsuit

Youth Sports Data Protection Why Biometric Data Is Too Risky for Youth Sports: Lessons From the Google Lawsuit A high-profile biometric privacy lawsuit against a major tech company is more than a tech story – it’s a clear warning sign for youth sports organizations considering facial recognition and other biometric tools. A recent lawsuit settlement…

Tech in Youth Sports: What’s Working — and What Isn’t

Youth Sports Technology Tech in Youth Sports: What’s Working — and What Isn’t  From registration to game day, technology now shapes every step of the youth sports journey. Some tools build trust and streamline operations. Others add friction—or raise serious privacy concerns. Here’s a clear look at both sides, and why National Sports ID (NSID)…

When Constant Support Isn’t Optional: The Value of Real People Behind NSID

Running youth sports is exciting, rewarding, and if we’re being honest, complicated. Directors and league operators juggle dozens of moving pieces, from roster changes to last-minute paperwork to ensuring parents feel confident about their child’s eligibility. In this fast-paced environment, problems don’t wait for “business hours.” That’s why accessible support, whenever you need it, isn’t…

Why Facial Recognition Undermines Trust in Youth Sports and Why NSID Refuses to Use It

Why Facial Recognition Undermines Trust in Youth Sports and Why NSID Refuses to Use It Technology moves quickly, and in youth sports, there is constant pressure to adopt the newest tools. Some innovations truly improve safety, organization, and efficiency. Others bring hidden risks that outweigh any promised benefits. Facial recognition falls into the second group.…