youth sports

What youth sports does

78 Youth Sports, legally the 78th Precinct Youth Council Inc., is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1988 that operates one of New York City's largest community youth sports programs, serving 4,000 annual participants across baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, and pickleball. Programming is structured by age division (Pee Wee through adult), with additional offerings including the Brooklyn Bulldogs travel/tournament team, summer camps (Camp Bulldog Baseball Camp, 78 Multi-Sport Academy, Advanced Skills Baseball Camp), sport-specific clinics, the Power-Ed Hitting Lab batting cage facility, and private one-on-one instruction. The organization is fully volunteer-led, including coaches, assistant coaches, team administrators, and board members, and maintains a no-turn-away financial aid policy funded by individual donations.

The technology backbone is the Crossbar platform, which powers the public website, online registration portal, team scheduling, Salesforce-integrated donor and volunteer management, and the Crossbar mobile application for iOS and Android used by parents, coaches, and team managers for schedules, family calendars, availability/RSVP, and team chat. Umpire services for baseball and softball are outsourced through a partnership with New York Travel Sports (NYTS). Facilities span dozens of Brooklyn locations including Prospect Park, the Parade Grounds, Red Hook Recreation Center, and multiple public school gyms.

The business model combines program registration fees (with elevated late-registration pricing), tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $500 (Single Team) to $3,000 (Gold, ten teams plus website and newsletter placement), tax-deductible individual donations that fund financial aid scholarships, and revenue from camps, clinics, the hitting lab, and private instruction. Customer acquisition is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, neighborhood presence, the website, email newsletters, and the mobile app rather than paid advertising.

Name

youth sports

Legal name

78th Precinct Youth Council Inc.

Website

https://78youthsports.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

78 Youth Sports is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1988 that runs youth sports leagues, camps, clinics, and training programs across multiple sports, serving 4,000 annual participants through a volunteer-led model with financial aid support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth sports leagues
• Youth athletic programs
• Summer sports camps
• Community youth sports
• Sports skills clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged to families for youth sports programs including baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, and pickleball. Late registration fees are higher to cover additional administrative burdens.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Corporate sponsorship tiers ranging from Single Team ($500) to Gold Package ($3,000), offering jersey logo placement, website gallery placement, and newsletter inclusion.
3. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individuals to support the organization, offset expenses, and provide financial aid scholarships.
4. Camps and Clinics: Revenue from summer camps including Camp Bulldog Baseball Camp, 78 Multi-Sport Academy, Advanced Skills Baseball Camp, and various sports clinics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

78 Youth Sports (78th Precinct Youth Council Inc.) is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs year-round youth sports leagues across baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, and pickleball, supplemented by summer camps, skills clinics, a travel/tournament program with NY Travel Sports, private hitting and pitching instruction, an indoor hitting lab, and All-Star games serving roughly 4,000 children annually. All registration, scheduling, team formation, and parent communications are delivered through the Crossbar web and mobile platform.

Product overview

78 Youth Sports operates as a non-profit youth sports organization offering recreational league programs, summer camps, and specialized training. Core offerings include youth sports leagues across Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Flag Football, Bowling, Pickleball, and Adult Softball, serving 4,000 annual participants through age-based divisions. The organization provides summer camp programs (Camp Bulldog and 78 Multi-Sport Academy), skill-specific clinics, a Brooklyn Bulldogs travel program, Power-Ed Hitting Lab facilities, and private instruction. Programming is managed through the Crossbar platform which powers scheduling, team management, registration, and mobile app functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000 annual participants served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• New York Travel Sports (NYTS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYTS handles hiring, training, and scheduling of all baseball and softball umpires for 78 Youth Sports programs. Interested umpire candidates are directed to contact NYTS through their website or email.
• CrossbarcoreTechnology or IntegrationCrossbar provides the technology platform powering 78 Youth Sports' website, registration system, scheduling, team management, and mobile application functionality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Little League Baseball and Softball: National nonprofit youth baseball/softball organization operating community-based leagues through local volunteer-run charters. Highly comparable to 78 Youth Sports in mission, volunteer delivery model, and recreational league structure, but operates nationally and focuses primarily on baseball/softball.
• Pop Warner Little Scholars: National nonprofit offering youth football, cheer, and dance programs through volunteer-run local associations. Comparable to 78 in volunteer-led league structure and youth development mission, but focuses on football/cheer and operates nationwide.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union): National nonprofit that sanctions youth sports leagues and tournaments across multiple sports. Comparable to 78 Youth Sports as a youth sports umbrella organization, but emphasizes competitive/travel play rather than neighborhood recreational leagues.

Direct peers

• Downtown Brooklyn Sports / Brooklyn Youth Sports Academy: Brooklyn-based private youth sports academy offering basketball, soccer, and multi-sport programming. Comparable to 78 Youth Sports as a Brooklyn youth sports provider targeting similar families, though operates on a paid-staff, for-profit model rather than volunteer nonprofit.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): NYC-based nonprofit youth services organization offering sports leagues, camps, and enrichment programs to children across boroughs. Closely comparable to 78 Youth Sports as a community-led, volunteer-supported urban youth sports nonprofit serving similar Brooklyn/NYC families with similar financial-aid-driven programming.
• JCC Manhattan (Maccabi Sports): NYC JCC operating youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for Manhattan/Brooklyn families. Directly comparable to 78 Youth Sports in mission, programming mix (basketball, baseball, multi-sport camps), and family-focused community engagement model.

Regional players

• NYCFC / Brooklyn Bridge Park Youth Programs: Local youth soccer and multi-sport programming operating in Brooklyn parks. Comparable as a venue-anchored youth sports program reaching similar Brooklyn families, though narrowly focused on soccer rather than 78's multi-sport league model.
• NYC Parks Department Youth Sports Programs: Municipal provider of free/low-cost youth sports leagues and clinics at NYC parks and recreation centers, including venues where 78 Youth Sports operates (Prospect Park, Parade Grounds). Directly competes for the same Brooklyn families seeking accessible recreational league programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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