{"id":133320,"date":"2025-07-23T14:27:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T19:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/?p=133320"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:02:16","slug":"shoot-360-takes-big-shot-at-youth-sports-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/shoot-360-takes-big-shot-at-youth-sports-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoot 360 Takes Big Shot at Youth Sports Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-backed-by-nba-and-wnba-stars-and-fueled-by-the-youth-sports-boom-shoot-360-is-targeting-600-locations-by-2030\"><strong>Backed by NBA and WNBA stars and fueled by the youth sports boom, Shoot 360 is targeting 600 locations by 2030<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/d1-training-pure-athlete-unite-on-youth-sports-content\/\">youth sports participation<\/a> and interest in performance tech accelerates, basketball franchise Shoot 360 is expanding aggressively, with plans to grow from over 50 to 600 locations by 2030. Current franchisees and investors include NBA and WNBA names such as Trae Young, Sue Bird, Rodney Stuckey, Thad Young, Zaza Pachulia and Peyton Siva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004.webp 588w, https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004-428x285.webp 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">credit: Shoot 360<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To lead its growth, Shoot 360, whose technology is already active in 29 NBA training facilities, has named two franchise industry veterans to its executive team: Jason Carter as chief operating officer and Jamie Eslinger as chief marketing officer. The hires come as the company develops more than 50 additional locations, building on its presence across North America, Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/New_Hire_Announcement_Photo.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133327\" style=\"width:602px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/New_Hire_Announcement_Photo.webp 1012w, https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/New_Hire_Announcement_Photo-428x239.webp 428w, https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/New_Hire_Announcement_Photo-788x440.webp 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">credit: Shoot 360<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carter most recently served as president and COO of Bandon Fitness, the largest Anytime Fitness franchise group worldwide. 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Eslinger previously served as CMO of JEM Wellness Brands, overseeing marketing for Crunch Fitness, Massage Envy and European Wax Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Bringing Jason and Jamie onto the team is a game-changer for our brand,&#8221; said Shoot 360 founder and president Craig Moody. &#8220;Their experience in franchise growth and operations aligns perfectly with our mission to grow the love of the game by providing positive experiences to each athlete who comes through our door.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athletechnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/facility-indoor-_17_-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133324\" style=\"width:628px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">credit: Shoot 360<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shoot 360 experience combines AI-powered analytics with gamified training to give athletes real-time feedback on shooting, passing and ball-handling. 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