Play9 Sports
Play9 Sports LLC is a sports event management company specializing in high-quality youth and high school baseball tournaments. The company focuses on delivering exceptional tournament experiences for athletes, coaches, and fans while also fostering career development opportunities for aspiring sports professionals through its internship program. Play9 Sports is also committed to the professional development of young sports professionals through structured internship programs that offer real-world exposure to the sports industry. My role involved a wide range of responsibilities that touched on both weekday preparation and weekend event execution. During the week, I assisted with various aspects of tournament planning, including venue setup logistics, staffing coordination, and inventory management of equipment and merchandise. I worked closely with the Director of Baseball Operations to ensure that all materials were accounted for and venues were properly equipped for upcoming events.
At Play9 Sports, we utilize X (Twitter) not just as a social media platform, but as a strategic scouting resource for college recruiters. The goal isn’t focused on likes, impressions, or follower counts, instead, it’s about maximizing visibility for players by presenting them in a way that’s useful and efficient for recruiters. Each tweet highlighting a player is carefully structured to include key scouting information such as the player’s name and/or jersey number and the team name. We also ensure the event location or venue is included to give context to the performance. A well-written, informative description of the play or performance is provided. This could include pitching velocity, hitting metrics, defensive skills, or clutch moments so coaches understand the player’s impact beyond just the video. We tag relevant Play9 Sports hashtags and, when appropriate, include tournament-specific tags to increase discoverability within the scouting network. This method ensures that recruiters viewing our feed can quickly identify, evaluate, and follow up on athletes who stand out, turning a simple highlight into a real recruiting opportunity.
📍Carshield Field📍
— Play9 Scouting (@Play9Scouting) October 12, 2025
Beautiful play by #50 for @RascalBaseball as he pushes it out field and safely makes it to first, plus two runs. #Play9Sports #STLFallEliteSeriesChampionship pic.twitter.com/YAR2Bs6CYW
📍Belleville West High School📍
— Play9 Scouting (@Play9Scouting) October 5, 2025
#33 Caleb Hagarty makes solid contact and a swift hustle. A tough play in the field and he beats it out to first. @SIBlueJays #Play9Sports #WoodBatWalkOff pic.twitter.com/5rVdJbI5Md
📍Carshield Field📍
— Play9 Scouting (@Play9Scouting) October 12, 2025
#00 Doyen for the @RascalBaseball makes a great hit, safely making it to first as third makes it home. #Play9Sports #STLFallEliteSeriesChampionship pic.twitter.com/sNMerClUpK
📍Carshield Field📍
— Play9 Scouting (@Play9Scouting) September 20, 2025
FINAL
MBA Mavericks 16u - 1
US Nationals Midwest Fall Red 16u - 5#FallClassic pic.twitter.com/BtFkQaq9OD
Banners
I designed custom championship banners that were awarded to tournament winners at Play9 Sports events. These banners were created to reflect the branding of the tournament while celebrating the achievements of the winning teams. I focused on clean, bold designs that included the event name and Play9 Sports branding. The goal was to create a memorable and professional keepsake that teams would be proud to display.











Overall, my experience at Play9 Sports allowed me to build a strong foundation in event operations, team coordination, and customer service, all within the dynamic context of competitive sports. It was an invaluable opportunity to grow both professionally and personally while contributing to successful, high-energy sporting events.
