From the Sidelines to the CEO Seat: Building Leadership, Visibility, and Belief in Youth Sports | Hannah Howard of Rematch

Hannah Howard is a former Division I athlete and Power Five head coach who has made the leap from elite college athletics into tech leadership as the CEO of Rematch U.S.In this episode of How to Ride a Roller Coaster, Hannah shares her journey from the court to the boardroom, including what it means to lose your first professional dream, how coaching is really running a business, and why leadership requires stepping into uncertainty long before clarity shows up.We dive deep into:The transition from athlete and coach to CEOHow sports leadership translates to business leadershipWhy youth sports visibility matters beyond recruitingHow Rematch uses AI to capture meaningful moments in real timeThe fragmented nature of the U.S. youth sports marketBuilding teams through vision, trust, and transformationThis conversation goes beyond technology and tactics. It’s about identity, belief, and what happens when you’re willing to enter the arena, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.🎧 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a former athlete, a parent in youth sports, or a leader navigating your next chapter, this episode is for you.Show links:Hannah on LinkedInRematchGreatness book