Doug Freeman

The fact that any sort of trade (plumbing, decking, roofing, pest control) refuses to break costs into materials and labor is crazy to me. Some of these jobs end up being like 10% supplies and $100-500 per man per hour. Be like a lawyer and required to track your time.

Travel sports isn't broken—administrative support is. Better admin structures & tech like AI unlock value for owners, coaches, and parents. How are you using AI in youth sports? #YouthSports #AISports

I absolutely love codex. It has singlehandedly taught me more about our architecture and code in 4 months than 4 years working as non technical founder. I really like giving it a little pep talk and then looking at its reasoning. Time to dive into the code!

Certainly looks like a damm good pickup now too. What an incredible series so far.

Tech solutions fail in youth sports when they miss core values and operate in silos. Engaging the community and fostering collaboration are essential for success. #YouthSports #Collaboration

Organization and Club Owners ⁉️ Real question for you. How are you leveraging AI to make your Organization better? Admin? Scouting and recruiting assistance? Communication? I want to hear not only real challenges but who are the orgs looking to improve the player experience

New platforms struggle in travel sports due to a lack of business understanding. Better research, positive storytelling, and pro marketing are key to improving the youth sports ecosystem. #YouthSports #SportsBiz

New platforms struggle for travel sports adoption due to business understanding gaps. Better research, positive storytelling, and pro marketing can boost the entire youth sports ecosystem. #YouthSports #SportsBiz

The youth sports industry is a $40 billion giant, but many don't grasp its business side. This creates big opportunities for those who understand the economics and can improve the system. #YouthSports #SportsBiz

New platforms see slow adoption in the travel sports industry. Inertia and established habits often outweigh the benefits of change. #TravelSports #Innovation

Youth sports are evolving, creating new economic opportunities. The monetization of young athletes is changing the game, both on and off the field. #YouthSports #SportsBiz

The $40 billion youth sports industry is often misunderstood. Exploring its business side reveals key areas for improvement and untapped potential. #YouthSports #SportsBiz

Groupbook aims to simplify team travel & organization, letting parents focus on the experience. Here's to the team parents—the real MVPs of every season! Seen this happen to your team? #TeamParents #MVP

Shout out to the real MVPs of travel sports: the team moms and dads making it all happen behind the scenes! It's not easy, but their work makes youth sports possible. Tag your favorite team parent below! #TeamParents #YouthSports

Parents juggle flights, carpools, and group chats to keep the team moving. They deserve recognition for making everything possible. Drop their name in the comments and give them some love! #YouthSports #ParentLife

It's infuriating when people feel like they're not getting their money's worth. Does anyone else experience this? #value #frustration

Doug Freeman discusses how GroupBook's 'Team Mom AI' brings transparency to youth, college, and pro sports team travel, addressing concerns about hidden costs and aiming to make travel sports enjoyable for everyone. #TeamTravel #SportsAI

Travel sports shouldn't feel like just another expense. Exploring how to fix the frustration and unlock value for families, teams, and events. Can we make travel sports enjoyable for everyone? #youthsports #sportsfamily

Many believe travel sports are just a money grab. Parents feel they aren't getting their money's worth because the travel side of things is still chaos. Simplifying the travel piece unlocks massive value for families and teams. #travelsports #youthsports