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News // January 27, 2025

3STEP Sports Launches Combat Life Platform With Acquisition Of War Combat

3STEP Sports, the largest and most connected youth sports organization, has acquired War Combat, the premier combat sports event operator in the Southeast, as part of its strategy to build a connected national platform for wrestling and jiu-jitsu competition.

News // December 17, 2025

3STEP Volleyball Continues Growth and Expansion

3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most connected youth sports organization, is driving the growth of a competitive volleyball ecosystem to create opportunities for athletes nationwide. Committed to empowering people through sport, 3STEP is expanding access, elevating competitive pathways and supporting long-term athlete development.

News // November 20, 2025

3STEP Sports Athletes Commit to College Programs Nationwide

3STEP Sports celebrates its 2026 National Signing Day class, with athletes across five club sports committing to Division I, II, and III programs to date.

Partnership // Sep 29, 2025

IMLCA Announces Partnership with NXTsports & HoganLax

The Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) today announced a strategic partnership with NXTsports and HoganLax to co-host the IMLCA Summer Players Summit. This premier event will take place on July 9 & 10 in the greater Philadelphia area, providing an unparalleled opportunity for high school lacrosse players to showcase their talents.

Partnership // August 6, 2025

Rivals Camp Series Announces Partnership with UCReport

The Rivals Camp Series, one of the premier showcases in high school football, is proud to announce a partnership with UCReport for its national tour. Beginning this spring, the Rivals Camp Series powered by UCReport will visit five cities across the country with an enhanced two-day format built for serious athletes.

Partnership // August 8, 2025

NBC Sports & UCReport Enter Partnership with the Navy All-American Bowl through 2027

NBC Sports and UCReport today announced a multi-year partnership with the Navy All-American Bowl through 2027. UCReport will serve as the Official College Recruiting Service of the Navy All-American Bowl.

Acquisition // June 19, 2025

3STEP Sports Expands M&D Lacrosse into Minnesota

3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most connected youth sports club and event organization, is pleased to announce Maria Longley from Minnesota Elite has joined 3STEP to bring the M&D Lacrosse program to Minnesota in a newly formed “M&D Minnesota (M&D MN)” club. Longley joins M&D after co-founding Minnesota Elite, a top-tier girls’ lacrosse club in the Upper Midwest. 

Acquisition // May 12, 2025

3STEP Sports Expands 3d Lacrosse

3d Georgia, a top-tier boys’ lacrosse club in the state of Georgia and part of the nationally recognized 3d Lacrosse network, is proud to announce the launch of a new girls’ lacrosse program for the fall of 2025. This expansion comes through the acquisition of Southern Zone (“SoZo”) Lacrosse, an elite girls club based in Atlanta and one of the region’s most respected player development programs. 

Partnership // April 8, 2025

Sports ETA Announces Partnership with 3STEP Sports

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.