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Oliver Buchannon
Sid El Saghir

Co-founder and CEO at Sportlingo

North American Soccer Expo Preview

Jul 29, 2026

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3 min read

North American Soccer Expo Preview

We'll be in Novi, Michigan this week. Here's what we've been building for clubs, coaches, and parents.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
The World Cup Is Over. Here Are Some Key Takeaways for Youth Sports.

Jul 24, 2026

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11 min read

The World Cup Is Over. Here Are Some Key Takeaways for Youth Sports.

Spain became champions. Norway shocked the world. The United States has some difficult questions to answer about building better youth programs.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Every Great Team Has an Identity. Does Yours?

Jul 10, 2026

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8 min read

Every Great Team Has an Identity. Does Yours?

How defining your team's approach can improve player development, strengthen culture, and keep more kids in sports

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
The Ultimate Playbook for Youth Sports Tryouts

Jun 26, 2026

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8 min read

The Ultimate Playbook for Youth Sports Tryouts

How clubs, coaches, and parents can create fair evaluations and keep more kids in the game.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
The World Cup Is Here. Let's Make It Count. ⚽🏆

Jun 10, 2026

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9 min read

The World Cup Is Here. Let's Make It Count. ⚽🏆

Millions of kids will fall in love with soccer this summer. Here's how we make sure they stay involved long after the tournament ends.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Exploring the Debate on the High Costs of Youth Sports

May 29, 2026

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5 min read

Exploring the Debate on the High Costs of Youth Sports

Parents want qualified coaches. Qualified coaches require investment. The economics have to make sense in a way that gives every kid an affordable opportunity to play.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Why Girls Are Leaving Sports, and What We Can Do to Keep Them in the Game 💡

May 15, 2026

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7 min read

Why Girls Are Leaving Sports, and What We Can Do to Keep Them in the Game 💡

Youth sports can build confidence, leadership, and lifelong health for girls, but only if we create environments where they want to stay.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Happy (early) Mother's Day to Every Sports Mom Out There 😊🌸

May 8, 2026

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5 min read

Happy (early) Mother's Day to Every Sports Mom Out There 😊🌸

A thank-you to the moms on the sidelines, in the carpool, and yes, on the coaching staff too

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
What a Sub-2-Hour Marathon Can Teach Your Athletes About Never Quitting 🏃

May 1, 2026

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8 min read

What a Sub-2-Hour Marathon Can Teach Your Athletes About Never Quitting 🏃

History was made at the London Marathon in 2026. Here's what every youth sports coach can take from it.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
25,000 kids picked up golf after the Masters. Will they stick with it? 🏌️

Apr 17, 2026

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6 min read

25,000 kids picked up golf after the Masters. Will they stick with it? 🏌️

What coaches and parents can do to turn first swings into long-term players

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
The Ultimate Fun Playbook for Youth Baseball and Softball Teams ⚾🎉🥎🎉

Apr 10, 2026

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12 min read

The Ultimate Fun Playbook for Youth Baseball and Softball Teams ⚾🎉🥎🎉

Tools and ideas for baseball coaches who care about the game – and the kids playing it. 🎯💡

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Unfortunately, The Youth Sports Dropout Rate Is Not an April Fools Prank 🚨

Apr 1, 2026

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10 min read

Unfortunately, The Youth Sports Dropout Rate Is Not an April Fools Prank 🚨

Real data on why kids are quitting sports—and what coaches can do about it ⚽💡

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Practice Plans: The Secret Weapon Most Youth Coaches Are Missing

Mar 24, 2026

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6 min read

Practice Plans: The Secret Weapon Most Youth Coaches Are Missing

How coaches can use practice plans to make their sessions fun, collaborative, and impactful ⚽🚀

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Spring Sports Season Is Almost Here. Are Young Athletes Ready?

Mar 6, 2026

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8 min read

Spring Sports Season Is Almost Here. Are Young Athletes Ready?

The skills that will define your child's season – beyond the first pitch, kick, and sprint. 🌱

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Winter Olympics Recap: Norway's Continued Dominance ❄️🏔️🏅

Feb 27, 2026

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10 min read

Winter Olympics Recap: Norway's Continued Dominance ❄️🏔️🏅

A country of 5 million just outperformed the world. Here's why – and what we can learn.

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Interesting Stats About the Sports Industry 📊⚽📈

Feb 20, 2026

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7 min read

Interesting Stats About the Sports Industry 📊⚽📈

Why AI, data, and development platforms are becoming the new foundation in a $8.8T space

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Winter Olympics, NBA All-Star Game, and Spring Season Momentum ❄️🏀🌱

Feb 13, 2026

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6 min read

Winter Olympics, NBA All-Star Game, and Spring Season Momentum ❄️🏀🌱

Big time moments in sports and a big opportunity to inspire the next generation

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Super Bowl LX – Learning the Game with Sportlingo 🏈🏟️

Feb 6, 2026

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4 min read

Super Bowl LX – Learning the Game with Sportlingo 🏈🏟️

Super Bowl lesson packs, Mike Macdonald’s defense, and a fun way to have the most football knowledge in the room on game day

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, and New Sportlingo Features 🚀

Feb 4, 2026

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5 min read

Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, and New Sportlingo Features 🚀

Turn Olympic moments and Super Bowl Sunday into teachable bits for young athletes

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
United Soccer Coaches Convention Recap + Pilot Programs

Jan 22, 2026

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5 min read

United Soccer Coaches Convention Recap + Pilot Programs

Coaching insights, convention takeaways, and low-risk pilot programs to improve sports IQ and player retention

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir
Happy New Year from Sportlingo! 🎉

Jan 2, 2026

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3 min read

Happy New Year from Sportlingo! 🎉

Product updates, coaching tips, and insights to keep kids active and loving sports

Sid El Saghir
Sid El Saghir

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