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Why PlayMaker

The Community
Hub We Needed.

No more scrolling Facebook groups, missing tryout dates, or not knowing what's out there. PlayMaker is where South Florida's youth sports culture lives.

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Find Every Program

160+ leagues, academies, camps and clinics across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach — all in one place.

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Connect with Top Trainers

24 verified trainers ready to help your athlete level up. Filter by sport, county, and specialty.

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Share Your Story

First goal. First scholarship offer. The moment they fell in love with the game. Share it here — this is your space.

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AAU & Tournament Intel

41 AAU basketball teams. Tournament schedules. Game Day updates. Stay in the loop.

Game Day South Florida

“Had a 9-year-old walk in who’d never played. After one session he was grinning ear to ear. This is why I coach.”

— Coach Dwayne · Broward County
8 Sports & Growing

Whatever They Play,
We’ve Got It.

160+ programs across South Florida — rec leagues, AAU, elite travel, and everything in between.

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Basketball
Rec leagues · AAU · Travel teams · Private training — all 3 counties
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305 Sports Academy
Miami-Dade · Ages 4–18 · Leagues & camps
Featured★ 4.9
Miami Dynasty Basketball (AAU)
Miami-Dade · Ages 5–18 · 4× National Champions
AAU★ 4.9
Jr. HEAT Leagues — YMCA
Miami-Dade · Ages 6–17 · Miami HEAT × YMCA partnership
League★ 4.7
SFL Heat Elite Travel Basketball
Broward · 4th–8th grade · Elite & developmental levels
Featured★ 4.8
Hot Shots Basketball (AAU)
Broward · 5 age groups · National tournament circuit
AAU★ 4.8
Florida Vipers Jr EYBL (AAU)
Broward · 5 age groups · Elite circuit
AAU★ 4.8
Perseverance Youth Basketball League
Palm Beach · K–12th · Co-Ed & Girls Only · Riviera Beach, Jupiter, Boynton
League★ 4.7
Perseverance Select Travel Teams
Palm Beach · Evaluated travel teams · 3 practices/week + monthly tournaments
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South Florida United (AAU)
Palm Beach · 5 age groups · National circuit
AAU
JQ Basketball Training
Broward · Private trainer · All ages · Coach Dwayne
Trainer
 + Prolific Athletics, Daily Grind, Delray Blazers, Coral Springs Basketball, Vice City, Miami Hoops & 15 more See All in App →
Three Counties. One Mission.

Rep Your Code.

Pick your side. The 305. The 954. The 561. South Florida’s youth sports culture runs deep in every zip code.

305
🏙️ Miami-Dade
The 305. Where legends are made.
Heat Culture. Calle Ocho. Inter Miami. The deepest talent pool in the state.
Programs in the app:
Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance13,000+ kids
305 Sports Academy
Miami Marlins Youth AcademyFREE
South Florida Youth Soccer (SFUYSA)4,000+ players
Miami Dynasty AAU Basketball4× Natl Champs
Jr. HEAT Leagues (YMCA)
Miami Riptides Swimming
+ AAU teams: Miami Hoops, Florida Phenoms, Allapattah Cobras, Euroball, Team Jordan & more
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954
🌊 Broward
The 954. Heart of the hustle.
72 programs — more than anywhere else in the tri-county. This is where the work gets done.
Programs in the app:
Plantation FC RushEst. 1985
Florida Youth Football League (FYFL)
Weston Cup & Showcase TournamentTop 15 in USA
Coral Springs Youth Soccer — CSYS2,500+ players
Broward Elite Athletic Club (Track)
South Florida Aquatic Club (SOFLO)
Cooper City Optimist Baseball
+ AAU: Hot Shots, Florida Vipers Jr EYBL, Prolific Athletics, We Hoop Elite, Daily Grind & 20 more
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561
🌴 Palm Beach
The 561. Rising fast.
Fastest-growing youth sports market in South Florida. New facilities, new energy, new era.
Programs in the app:
Perseverance Basketball6 programs, 10 tournaments
West Boca Youth Baseball6+ communities
Palm Beach County Parks Soccer$50
Palm Beach County Youth Football League
AAU Grand Prix Tournament$325/team
Boca Raton Swim Team
Delray Beach Youth Tennis
+ AAU: South Florida United, Gardens Elite, Delray Blazers, The Gem & more
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Game Day Stories

The Culture Lives Here.

Real moments from real South Florida families. Your stories make this community run.

Game Day
🏈 Flag Football · 305

“My 7-year-old threw his first TD pass. He told me in the car ‘I want to play forever.’”

— Williams Family · 305 Sports Football
Baker Family
⚾ Baseball · 561

“His first hit of the spring. Watching his face light up rounding first — priceless.”

— Baker Family · South Florida Baseball School
Miami Knights
⚽ Soccer · 954

“Our daughter scored her first travel team goal. 3 years of early morning practices finally broke through.”

— Martinez Family · Plantation FC Rush
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Coach Dwayne · JQ Basketball Training
Broward County · Private Trainer
“Had a 9-year-old walk in who’d never played basketball before. After one session he was draining jumpers and grinning ear to ear. This is why I coach.”
🏀 Basketball ♥ 47 likes 💬 12 comments
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Sarah T. · Plantation Aquatic Complex
Broward County · Swim Parent
“My daughter just dropped 3 seconds off her 50 free! Training with the age group team since September and the improvement has been incredible.”
🏊 Swimming ♥ 33 likes 💬 8 comments
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Williams Family · 305 Sports Football
Miami-Dade County · Sports Parent
“Flag football championship under the lights. My 7-year-old threw his first TD pass and ran the whole field screaming. He told me in the car ‘I want to play forever.’”
🏈 Football ♥ 91 likes 💬 24 comments
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Martinez Family · Plantation FC Rush
Broward County · Travel Soccer
“Our daughter scored her first travel team goal after 3 years of early morning practices. She finally broke through. The whole sideline erupted.”
⚽ Soccer ♥ 68 likes 💬 19 comments
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Baker Family · South Florida Baseball School
Palm Beach County · Baseball Parent
“Our son just got his first hit of the spring season. Watching his face light up as he rounded first base — there is no feeling like that as a parent.”
⚾ Baseball ♥ 55 likes 💬 14 comments
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For Every Family

The Door
Is Open.

Youth sports should never be out of reach. PlayMaker connects South Florida families with real scholarships, grants, fee waivers, and the guides every sports parent needs.
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For Families
Free & Low-Cost Programs That Are Real
Not every program costs $2,500 a season. These resources are in the app right now.
  • Every Kid Sports — Up to $150/season for families who qualify. Apply online at everykidsports.org
  • All Kids Play Foundation — Needs-based grants for youth sports registration fees
  • T-Mobile Little League Connect — Free registration for qualifying Little League families
  • Miami Marlins Youth Academy — Completely free baseball program, Miami-Dade
  • County Parks Programs — Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach parks run low-cost rec leagues from $25–$75/season
  • PAL Programs — Police Athletic League youth sports — free & low-cost across all 3 counties
Find Free Programs →
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For Student-Athletes
The Scholarship Path Starts Here
Recruiting timelines. Academic eligibility. Real scholarships available to South Florida athletes right now.
  • Nat Moore Scholarship — $10,000 over 4 years. Miami Dolphins Foundation. South Florida student-athletes, renewable
  • South Florida Student-Athlete Scholarship — Miami Times & partners. Academics + athletics criteria
  • AAU Need-Based Spots — Multiple AAU programs offer reduced fees for qualifying athletes. Ask coaches directly
  • FHSAA & Bright Futures — Academic-athletic scholarship pathway for Florida high schoolers
  • Recruiting Profile Builder — Build your shareable profile inside PlayMaker to get in front of college programs
Explore Scholarships →
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For Coaches & Orgs
Funding to Grow Your Program
Running a program on a shoestring and doing it for the kids? These grants are for you.
Sports Matter / Dick’s Foundation
Youth sports nonprofits. Equipment & program grants
$5K–$25K
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
Youth football programs. Facilities & operations
$5K–$250K
Broward County Parks Youth Sports Grants
Broward-based orgs. Annual grant cycle
Varies
  • Women’s Sports Foundation — Grants for girls’ youth sports programs
  • KaBOOM! Play Grants — Facility improvement for underserved communities
  • FSCA Resources — Florida State Coaches Association tools, insurance & certification
Get Funding Info →
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The Family Playbook
Every Question a Sports Parent Has
Editorial guides written for South Florida families. Real talk, no fluff.
  • When to Start Travel Ball — Age, readiness, cost vs. benefit. What we’ve seen in South Florida
  • Burnout Recognition Guide — Signs your kid is overloaded — and how to dial it back without quitting
  • Tryout Survival Guide — What to say before, during, and after the cut
  • How to Talk About Losing — The conversation in the car on the way home
  • Specialization vs. Multi-Sport — The debate, the data, and what South Florida coaches say
  • Overtraining & Early Injuries — When more practice becomes the problem
Read the Playbook →
$150
Max grant from Every Kid Sports per season
$10K
Nat Moore Scholarship — Dolphins Foundation
$250K
Max NFL Foundation Grassroots grant for youth football orgs
$0
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