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Top 10 Youth Sports Conferences in the Southeast this Winter

Youth sports conferences in the Southeast are running from January through February 2026, and this page covers nine events worth knowing about if you work in coaching, league operations, or facility management.

At a glance

  • Total Youth Sports conferences: 10
  • Largest city by count: Richmond (1)
  • Tier mix: 0 Tier A / 2 Tier B / 3 Tier C / 5 Tier D
  • Price mix: 5 $ / 3 $$ / 0 $$$
  • Date range: Jan 08, 2026 to Feb 22, 2026

Breakdowns

A closer look at how the set distributes across sub-scopes.

States in the Southeast by Youth Sports conference count in Winter

StateConferences
Florida2
Tennessee2
Georgia2
Virginia1
Alabama1
Louisiana1
Mississippi1

Takeaways

Within the 10 Youth Sports conferences in the Southeast in winter 2026, 0 rank as Tier A. Richmond hosts the most events in this cut, with 1 on the calendar. January is the busiest month, with 5 conferences scheduled. Ticket pricing splits 5 at the $ tier and 0 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set. Stadium Managers Association Annual Seminar tops the Tier-ranked list, held in New Orleans. The most common stated purpose is Training / Certification, covering 6 of the 10 events in this cut. Event length averages 3.4 days across the set, with the longest running 5 days.

Ranked list

10 conferences
  1. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    ECNL Coaching Symposium

    Jan 8–8, 2026Richmond, VA500–1k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Given its 500–1k expected attendees, ECNL Coaching Symposium has cemented its place as a dependable event in the Youth Sports industry. Attendance pricing of $$ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, and the Orbital team rates it in the mid tier based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. Sales teams working the Youth Sports space, this conference deserves a line item in your event budget.

  2. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    FACA Winter Football Clinic

    Jan 8–10, 2026Lake Buena Vista, FL$ ticket

    Our take

    FACA Winter Football Clinic sits firmly as an accessible show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $ signals a serious operator audience, and our team places it among Bronze events based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Youth Sports vertical, this show is worth a serious look.

  3. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Sports Express

    Jan 12–16, 2026Fort Myers, FL<500 attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    With <500 industry professionals on the floor, Sports Express sits firmly as a solid mid-tier show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $$$$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, and our team places it among Silver events drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. If you're selling into the Youth Sports market, the show deserves a line item in your event budget.

  4. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    USA Hockey Winter Meeting

    Jan 15–18, 2026Nashville, TN<500 attendees$ ticket

    Our take

    Considering <500 registered participants, USA Hockey Winter Meeting stands as a Bronze-rated gathering for the Youth Sports vertical. Registration at $ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, leading Orbital to rate it as a Bronze event reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Sales teams working the Youth Sports industry, this show belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  5. GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    TBCA Coaches Clinic

    Jan 16–18, 2026Franklin, TN5k–10k attendees$ ticket

    Our take

    With 5k–10k industry professionals on the floor, TBCA Coaches Clinic sits firmly as a strong-performing show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, and our team places it among Gold events using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports space, this conference merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

  6. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    ARPA Annual Conference

    Feb 1–3, 2026Orange Beach, AL500–1k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on 500–1k annual attendees, ARPA Annual Conference ranks solidly as an entry-level conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, which is why Orbital rates it at Bronze using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. For teams targeting the Youth Sports industry, this show merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

  7. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    National Youth Sports Summit

    Feb 4–6, 2026Emerson, GA$$ ticket

    Our take

    National Youth Sports Summit has cemented its place as a niche event in the Youth Sports industry. Attendance pricing of $$ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, and the Orbital team rates it in the specialist tier based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Youth Sports market, the show merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

  8. GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Stadium Managers Association Annual Seminar

    Feb 8–12, 2026New Orleans, LA<500 attendees

    Our take

    Given its <500 expected attendees, Stadium Managers Association Annual Seminar has cemented its place as a well-regarded event in the Youth Sports industry. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports vertical, this gathering belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  9. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    US Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    Feb 19–22, 2026Atlanta, GA500–1k attendees$ ticket

    Our take

    With 500–1k industry professionals on the floor, US Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM) sits firmly as a solid mid-tier show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, and our team places it among Silver events using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports space, this conference is worth a serious look.

  10. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Coach of the Year Football Clinics

    Feb 19–21, 2026Tunica, MS$ ticket

    Our take

    Coach of the Year Football Clinics sits firmly as an accessible show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, and our team places it among Bronze events drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports space, this conference belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

Quick reference

All 10 conferences at a glance

ConferenceTier
ECNL Coaching SymposiumSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
FACA Winter Football ClinicBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Sports ExpressSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
USA Hockey Winter MeetingBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
TBCA Coaches ClinicGoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
ARPA Annual ConferenceBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
National Youth Sports SummitBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Stadium Managers Association Annual SeminarGoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
US Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM)SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Coach of the Year Football ClinicsBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

Frequently asked questions

How many Youth Sports conferences are happening in Southeast?

There are 10 Youth Sports conferences listed for Southeast in this guide. Browse the full list above to compare dates, locations, and expected attendance.

When is the biggest Youth Sports event in Southeast?

ECNL Coaching Symposium is one of the largest events on this list with approximately 500–1k attendees. It takes place Jan 8–8, 2026. Location: Richmond, VA.

What's the cheapest Youth Sports conference to attend?

Coach of the Year Football Clinics has the lowest ticket price on this list ($). It's held in Tunica, MS.

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