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Case Study: One Community, One Club: The Story of Burnaby Football ClubChallenge FC Durham Academy, a renowned football club, sought to strengthen its online presence and build a stronger connection with its community. Their existing social media channels lacked a...

FSQ Sport and Fenris Group, two industry leaders, are announcing a joint venture aimed at transforming the youth and amateur sports experience. This venture will provide an all-in-one solution that prioritizes players, simplifies administration, and empowers all...

Article written by FSQ's Director of Sport, Matt Young New Team - Same Player. Club Hopping: The Fast Track to Nowhere. Club / Team hopping in youth sports has become a common trend, with parents frequently moving their children from one club/team to another in search...

Article written by FSQ's Director of Sport, Matt Young The Canadian Sport Governance system is no longer effective for many reasons. Here are the top 5: It FAILS to Serve Its Primary Consumer: The model prioritizes the self-preservation of those in administrative...

Article written by FSQ's Director of Sport, Matt Young We all know youth sports are where kids grow, learn and enjoy the camaraderie of competition. For parents, however, it’s a different game—one where hopes and expectations often clash with reality. Among a team of...

Article written by FSQ's Director of Sport, Matt Young For years, the "pay-to-play" system has been a point of frustration for participants, families and community leaders. Its premise is simple: if you can afford to pay, your child will have access to better...

Broken Meritocracy: The Reason for the Decline of Sport ParticipationArticle written by FSQ's Director of Sport, Matt Young Meritocracy - system in which individuals advance based on their talent, effort and achievement, rather than on privilege, wealth or...

Balancing Passion and Pragmatism: The Key to Sustainable Sports BusinessArticle written by FSQ's Director of Sport, Matt Young Passion, while a powerful motivator in amateur sports, is not sufficient to sustain a fiscally responsible business in this sector. Passion...

The Coach Education ConundrumArticle written by FSQ's Director of Sport, Matt Young This week, we had the opportunity to engage with a German-based company dedicated to improving the quality of information provided to athletes. This desire is rooted in addressing the...