3STEP Sports
Chad Gruen is an experienced leader in the youth sports industry, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at 3STEP Sports, the nation's largest youth sport event and club operator, since January 2023. In addition, Chad Gruen is the Founder and CEO of SMP Holdings, LLC, which includes brands such as Sports Made Personal and Lacrosse America, established over a decade ago to promote youth development through sports. Chad Gruen's commitment to enhancing youth sports experiences has positioned both organizations as significant players in the Midwest athletic landscape. Education includes a degree from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and graduation from New Trier High School.
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3STEP Sports
3STEP Sports is the industry leader for youth sports clubs and events in the country, impacting 1.1+ million athletes from all 50 states across nine different sports. With a mission to be the leading and most dependable platform for all athletes to live out their passions, 3STEP has reimagined youth sports by providing access to top-tier coaching, nationally-ranked events, best-in-class facilities and premier media content to all athletes. We deliver a premier, inspiring and authentic experience – dedicated to perfecting every aspect of the total athlete. 3STEP is the standard of the youth sports experience.