Gary "The Youth Sports Guy" Thrapp

Book Author

About

I am known as "The Youth Sports Guy," with over 40 years coaching experience and 20 years owning and operating a youth sports facility in Davenport, Iowa called Beyond The Baseline. I have facilitated more than 50,000 games at my facility, fostering a supportive environment for young athletes. My work focuses on leadership development, community engagement, and creating opportunities for every child in sports. As a published author and public speaker, I provide actionable strategies to become the best at a low price, enhance coaching, and promote personal growth through sports. My non-profit, QuadCitiesYouthSportsFoundation, currently offers free competitive programs to over 250 children, emphasizing character development and life skills. My mission is to help kids learn sports simply.

Country

United States

City

Davenport

Industry

Recreational Facilities & Services

Skill

Start-up Leadership, Business Ownership, User Experience (UX), Start-up Ventures, Leadership, Social Media, Basketball, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Public Speaking, Marketing, Online Marketing, Property, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Management, Sales, Online Advertising

Experience

Book Author

2021-9 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Founder

Devoted Youth Sports

2020-9 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

1540 W 12 Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804

Providing free opportunities for kids/families in need to compete in youth sports. We have over 250 kids involved participating in our basketball and volleyball programs.

Owner

Beyond The Baseline LLC

2006-12 - Present · 19 yrs 10 mos

Davenport, Iowa Area

specializing in youth sports including basketball and volleyball

Public Speaker

Self Employed

1990-6 - Present · 36 yrs 4 mos

Davenport, Iowa, United States

topics include reducing youth violence in your community, becoming the best youth coach, parenting strategies for youth sports success, and personal financial education.

Director IHMVCU Girls Basketball Shootout

Quad City Youth Sports Foundation

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

Director Iowa vs Illinois Senior All Star Volleyball Event

Quad City Youth Sports Foundation

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Founder and Director

Quad City Youth Summit

2015-10 - Present · 11 yrs

Beyond The Baseline

Working with youth in the Quad Cities to reduce violence.

Co Founder

Hoopn 4 Change

2015-5 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

Beyond The Baseline

Helping youth connect the dots between the recreational, the spiritual, and the educational. Creating balance so a young person can develop a strong foundation for the rest of their lives. Helping kids follow through with their day to day responsibilities to develop as a future strong employee, employer, leader, citizen, family member.

Founder

Quad Cities Youth Sports Foundation

2015-5 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

1540 W 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804

The Quad City Youth Sports Foundation has these goals: 1. Provide education and information to the consumer to help improve the quality of youth sporting events and its attendees. 2.. Recognize dedicated individuals that have made a positive impact on youth sports in the Quad City area. 3. Recycle and re-use used sporting equipment and awards to help those in need. 4. Develop sports programs dedicated to helping youth in need. see Hoopn 4 Change Spikn 4 Change - coming soon 5. Conduct research and collect information during youth sporting events to develop strategies for improvement. 6. Conduct events dedicated to improving the quality of youth sports. see the 3rd Annual Youth Coaches Clinic. see 1st Iowa vs Illinois Girls Senior All Star Volleyball Match see Iowa vs Illinois Girls Basketball Shootout 7. Conduct community events dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Quad Cities. see Quad City Youth Summit