CINCINNATI (For Immediate Release) – The Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA), the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, is pleased to announce a new partnership with 3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most connected youth sports club and event operator. 

As part of the collaboration, Sports ETA will work alongside 3STEP Sports to generate awareness of its next generation foundation for athlete development, sport leadership, and community engagement. 

The partnership will bring 3STEP’s club and event brands, serving 1.5 million athlete participants in nine sports across the country, access to valuable resources and insights to empower its connected team of industry leaders and elevate industry standards.

“We are excited to partner with 3STEP SPORTS to showcase their impact on the youth sports community,” said John David, President and CEO of Sports ETA. “This partnership allows us to tell the 3STEP story while providing additional opportunities for our members to connect with an influential leader in the youth sports industry.” 

Greg Waldbaum, President of 3STEP Sports added, “We’re thrilled to be working with Sports ETA to engage with its members as we further our vision to empower people and communities through youth sports. This collaboration offers exciting opportunities for growth, learning, and connections that will benefit all.” 

3STEP Sports will be present at several upcoming 2025 Sports ETA events, contributing to the broader conversation surrounding the future of sports events and tourism. 

This partnership is a significant step in supporting the shared goal of advancing the sports tourism industry, enriching and connecting the experiences for all involved. 

For more information about Sports ETA and its events, visit www.sportseta.org.  

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About Sports ETA 

As the only trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, Sports ETA is the most trusted resource for sports commissions, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), and sports event owners. Sports ETA is committed to the success of more than 750 member organizations and 2,400 sports event professionals. We promise to deliver quality education, ample networking opportunities, and exceptional event management and marketing know-how to our members to protect the integrity of the sports events and tourism industry.  For more information, visit SportsETA.org. 

About 3STEP Sports 

3STEP Sports is the nation’s largest and most connected youth sports club and event organization. With more than 2,500 programs, 152 brands and over 1.5 million athlete participants in nine sports, we’re creating a next generation foundation for athlete development, sport leadership, and community engagement. To learn more, www.threestep.com. 

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