It's intelligent. It's adaptable. It has eight times the power to transform your club.

Youth sports is full of motion. Fast breaks. Quick subs. Busy calendars and louder sidelines. But the systems behind it? They've been standing still.

We think it's time to move forward.

The future of youth sports doesn't add more noise. It removes friction. It works quietly in the background, so the moments on the field can be loud.

So we created OTTO SPORT AI. Where tasks become easier to manage.
Decisions become easier to make. And everyone — from directors to families — can focus on the experience instead of the logistics.

AI That Fits the Game

Technology should make youth sports feel more personal, not less. Our Athlete Intelligence Lab™ exists to harness the power of AI in ways that support club leaders, coaches, and families.

OTTO SPORT reimagines what a modern platform should be. By automating the repetitive and simplifying the complex with AI-driven tools that remove friction, increase insights, and create better connections, so athletes, families, coaches, and administrators can stay focused, supported, and game-ready.

Meet our Mascot, Otto

Why settle for two arms when you could have eight?

Meet Otto—our eight-armed, headband-rocking, whistle-blasting, youth sports-obsessed octopus. With more limbs than your average coach and at least three more clipboards. Otto can juggle team schedules, update rosters, referee sibling rivalries, and still have a tentacle free to hold a gatorade.

Whether he's breakdancing at halftime, organizing snack sign-ups or leading sideline pep rallies, Otto is here to make managing practices, games, and tournaments as smooth as a perfectly executed play. He's part coach, part cheerleader, and all heart. With Otto on your team, every kid's game day feels like the championship.

Our Leadership

United by the passion to build something better

Luke Zaientz

Luke Zaientz

CEO

Leading OTTO SPORT's strategic vision and driving innovation in sports management technology.

Jody Vogelaar

JL Vogelaar

CMO

Driving brand strategy and marketing initiatives to connect with sports organizations worldwide.

Travis Shives

Travis Shives

CRO

Leading revenue growth and ensuring exceptional customer relationships across our platform.

Eugene Tichenor

Eugene Tichenor

GM SportWrench

Overseeing SportWrench operations and delivering specialized solutions for sports organizations.

JB

Joe Bass

CFO

Overseeing financial strategy and operations to fuel sustainable growth across the organization.

Jordan Carlson

Jordan Carlson

Head of Product

Driving product innovation and development to deliver exceptional user experiences across our platform.

Stephanie Kruger-Houselog

Stephanie Kruger-Houselog

Head of People

Building and nurturing our team culture while supporting employee growth and development across the organization.

Kris Baker

Kris Baker

SVP, Strategic Partnerships

Running Strategic Partnerships to help large organizations leverage OTTO SPORT's comprehensive platform solutions.

Press & Media

OTTO SPORT in the news

Product Launch

University Athlete Launches New Club Account, Bringing Complete Recruiting Visibility to Volleyball Clubs

OTTO SPORT AI announced the launch of the all-new Club Account for University Athlete, giving volleyball clubs unprecedented visibility into athlete recruiting activity, communication, and college placement progress.

May 26, 2026 Read More →
Announcement

OTTO SPORT Welcomes Joe Bass as Chief Financial Officer

Joe is an accomplished finance executive with nearly two decades of experience building and scaling finance organizations across high-growth private companies and large public enterprises, bringing deep expertise in strategic financial planning and finance transformation.

May 2026 Read More →
Product Launch

University Athlete Launches All-New AI-Powered Athlete Recruiting Experience

Intelligent matching technology connects student-athletes with their perfect college fit, transforming the volleyball recruiting journey from discovery to commitment.

January 21, 2026 Read More →
Product Launch

University Athlete Gives College Volleyball Coaches a Smarter Way to Recruit

Platform connects 1,500+ college programs with 200,000 recruitable athletes across 350+ events nationwide, with AI-powered matching on the horizon.

January 28, 2026 Read More →
Announcement

OTTO SPORT AI Raises $16.5 Million in Seed Funding to Power the Next Generation of Youth Sports Technology

OTTO SPORT AI today announced $16.5 million in seed funding, co-led by Mamba Growth Equity and Rally Ventures, to accelerate development of its next-generation youth sports platform and expand its AI (athlete Intelligence) Lab.

January 15, 2026 Read More →
Announcement

OTTO SPORT Welcomes JL Vogelaar as Chief Marketing Officer

OTTO SPORT is excited to welcome JL Vogelaar as Chief Marketing Officer. JL is an award-winning, data-driven marketing leader with more than two decades of experience building and scaling digital, SaaS, e-commerce, and subscription businesses.

Announcement

OTTO SPORT Welcomes Travis Shives, Chief Revenue Officer

OTTO SPORT is pleased to announce that Travis Shives has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the sports technology industry, with deep expertise across SaaS, embedded payments, media rights, and national governing body operations.

October 2025 Read More →
Announcement

OTTO SPORT Welcomes Jordan Carlson as Head of Product

Jordan leads product vision and strategy at OTTO SPORT, guiding the development of customer-centered experiences that athletes, families, coaches, and clubs truly love—turning real-world insights into simple, connected experiences that deliver value.

October 2025 Read More →

Media Inquiries

For press inquiries, interview requests, or media kit requests, please contact us.

Press Contact

Email: press@ottosport.ai

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Company Address

43 SE Main Street, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55414