From the Sidelines to the CEO Seat: Building Leadership, Visibility, and Belief in Youth Sports | Hannah Howard of Rematch

About this episode

Hannah Howard shares her journey from elite athletics to tech leadership, discussing the intersection of sports and business leadership.

Hannah Howard is a former Division I athlete and Power Five head coach who has made the leap from elite college athletics into tech leadership as the CEO of Rematch U.S. In this episode of How to Ride a Roller Coaster , Hannah shares her journey from the court to the boardroom, including what it means to lose your first professional dream, how coaching is really running a business, and why leadership requires stepping into uncertainty long before clarity shows up. We dive deep into: The transition from athlete and coach to CEO How sports leadership translates to business leadership Why youth sports visibility matters beyond recruiting How Rematch uses AI to capture meaningful moments in real time The fragmented nature of the U.S. youth sports market Building teams through vision, trust, and transformation This conversation goes beyond technology and tactics. It’s about identity, belief, and what happens when you’re willing to enter the arena, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. 🎧 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a former athlete, a parent in youth sports, or a leader navigating your next chapter, this episode is for you. Show links: Hannah on LinkedIn Rematch Greatness book

People in this episode

Guest: Hannah Howard

Topics covered

• leadership
• youth sports
• entrepreneurship
• technology
• coaching

Keywords

• transition from athlete to CEO
• sports leadership
• youth sports visibility
• AI in sports
• U.S. youth sports market

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Rematch

Books & works: How to Ride a Roller Coaster

Places: U.S.

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