Stack Sports

Stack Sports

Sports management SaaS with league tools

Overview

Stack Sports offers sport-focused SaaS tools that help leagues, clubs, teams, and athletes manage operations, recruit talent, and handle payments. Its products include Sports Connect for league management (20,000+ organizations), CaptainU for connecting high school athletes with college recruiters (over 2 million users), and Stack Pay for processing payments (over $1B annually). Revenue comes from subscription fees and transaction fees. The goal is to reduce administrative work, expand opportunities for athletes, and ensure smooth financial transactions through an integrated, sport-specific ecosystem.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Stack Sports

Simplify's Rating
Why Stack Sports is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Fintech

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$250K

Headquarters

Plano, Texas

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PlayMetrics acquisition in June 2025 bolsters youth operations software.
  • Genstar backing fuels accelerated product development post-2025 sale.
  • Florida Coaches Coalition partnership adds 15,000 members via Sports Connect.

What critics are saying

  • PlayMetrics integration fails, causing 25-40% customer loss in 6-12 months.
  • CaptainU loses to Hudl Recruiting, eroding revenue in 12-24 months.
  • U.S. Soccer Federation contract loss cuts 5-15% revenue in 12-24 months.

What makes Stack Sports unique

  • Sports Connect manages over 20,000 North American sports organizations.
  • CaptainU connects 2 million athletes to college recruiters.
  • Stack Pay processes $1 billion in sports transactions annually.

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Funding

Total Funding

$250k

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage

PTO

Parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Stack Sports
Aug 26th, 2025
Stack Sports receives Most Innovative award

Stack Sports receives Most Innovative award.

Business Wire
Jun 16th, 2025
PlayMetrics and Stack Sports Combine to Create Leader in Sports Software

PlayMetrics, a leading provider of operations management software for youth sports organizations, and Stack Sports, a global technology leader for the sports...

Massachusetts Newswire
Jun 13th, 2025
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Selects Stack Athlete As Official College Recruiting Partner

LANCASTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and Stack Athlete (formerly CaptainU) announced the formation of a strategic partnership in which Stack Athlete is now the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. The partnership combines the expertise of both organizations to deliver comprehensive college recruiting strategies and solutions to the youth soccer community throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Through this collaboration, Massachusetts Youth Soccer and Stack Athlete aimed to streamline the recruiting journey for players and their families, offering cutting-edge tools, personalized guidance, and valuable educational resources to help student-athletes achieve their collegiate soccer aspirations.Mass Youth Soccer Executive Director Rob Holliday reflected on the partnership, stating, “We were thrilled to team up with Stack Athlete as the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer. Stack Athlete’s outstanding platform, experienced staff, and innovative solutions have provided expert support and guidance to our members, players, and families as they navigate the increasingly complex world of college recruiting. Supporting the overall success of our athletes-both on and off the field-has always been a critical part of Mass Youth Soccer’s mission, and partnering with Stack Athlete has elevated the experience for aspiring soccer players throughout Massachusetts.”Brandon Hollmann, General Manager at Stack Athlete, added, “Stack Athlete has already connected over 3 million high school athletes with college coaches nationwide. We were honored to have the country’s largest youth soccer organization choose Stack Athlete to lead their members through the ever-changing college recruiting process

California Newswire
Jun 13th, 2025
Stack Athlete Named Official College Recruiting Partner Of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association | National News

LANCASTER, Mass. /California Newswire – National News/ — Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and Stack Athlete (formerly CaptainU) announced the formation of a strategic partnership in which Stack Athlete is now the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. The partnership combines the expertise of both organizations to deliver comprehensive college recruiting strategies and solutions to the youth soccer community throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Through this collaboration, Massachusetts Youth Soccer and Stack Athlete aimed to streamline the recruiting journey for players and their families, offering cutting-edge tools, personalized guidance, and valuable educational resources to help student-athletes achieve their collegiate soccer aspirations.Mass Youth Soccer Executive Director Rob Holliday reflected on the partnership, stating, “We were thrilled to team up with Stack Athlete as the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer. Stack Athlete’s outstanding platform, experienced staff, and innovative solutions have provided expert support and guidance to our members, players, and families as they navigate the increasingly complex world of college recruiting. Supporting the overall success of our athletes-both on and off the field-has always been a critical part of Mass Youth Soccer’s mission, and partnering with Stack Athlete has elevated the experience for aspiring soccer players throughout Massachusetts.”Brandon Hollmann, General Manager at Stack Athlete, added, “Stack Athlete has already connected over 3 million high school athletes with college coaches nationwide. We were honored to have the country’s largest youth soccer organization choose Stack Athlete to lead their members through the ever-changing college recruiting process

SGB Online
Jun 13th, 2025
PlayMetrics Merges with Stack Sports

PlayMetrics merges with Stack Sports.

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