This page covers six events across coaching, player development, and sport-specific education, ranging from a single-day symposium to a four-day convention. The United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia draws one of the largest annual gatherings of soccer coaches in the country, while the USA Hockey Winter Meeting in Nashville focuses on governance and competitive development at the organizational level. If you're staffing up, building partnerships, or trying to get in front of coaches before spring seasons begin, these events offer direct access to the people making decisions at clubs and programs. Dates run from January 8 through January 18, with several events overlapping mid-month. Use this guide to plan travel, prioritize outreach, and figure out which rooms are worth being in.
Snapshot
- Total Youth Sports conferences: 10
- Largest city by count: Chicago (1)
- Tier mix: 2 Tier A / 2 Tier B / 4 Tier C / 2 Tier D
- Price mix: 5 $ / 4 $$ / 0 $$$
- Date range: Jan 07, 2026 to Jan 18, 2026
Breakdowns
A closer look at how the set distributes across sub-scopes.
States by Youth Sports conference count in January 2026
| State | Conferences |
|---|
| Florida | 2 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Virginia | 1 |
| District of Columbia | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Tennessee | 1 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 |
Youth Sports conferences in January 2026 by tier
| Tier | Conferences |
|---|
| Tier A | 2 |
| Tier B | 2 |
| Tier C | 4 |
| Tier D | 2 |
Takeaways
Of the 10 Youth Sports conferences scheduled in January 2026, 2 hold a Tier A rating.
Chicago hosts the most events in this cut, with 1 on the calendar.
January is the busiest month, with 10 conferences scheduled.
Ticket pricing splits 5 at the $ tier and 0 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set.
ABCA Convention tops the Tier-ranked list, held in Chicago.
The most common stated purpose is Training / Certification, covering 7 of the 10 events in this cut.
Event length averages 3.5 days across the set, with the longest running 5 days.
