Plano Sports Authority - Youth Sports Programs

Plano Sports Authority is a non-profit youth sports organization serving 100,000+ athletes since 1970. They offer recreational and competitive programs across multiple sports with state-of-the-art facilities.

What They Do:

• Youth Sports Programs—Recreational and competitive leagues for basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, football, and more
• Sports Camps—Licensed summer, spring, and winter break camps with trained counselors and STEAM activities
• Skills Development—Professional coaching and training programs for basketball, soccer, and baseball fundamentals
• Adult Sports—Year-round adult leagues including basketball, soccer, and flag football
• Martial Arts & Fitness—Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling, and adult yoga programs through PSA McSweeney

Impact:

PSA has empowered over 100,000 youth athletes annually since 1970, providing quality sports experiences that build character, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Their expansion across four locations in Plano, McKinney, and Murphy has created accessible opportunities for families throughout North Texas.

Mission:

Plano Sports Authority is committed to providing quality year-round recreational and competitive youth sports leagues that develop character, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They ensure every child who wants to play sports has the opportunity to do so in a positive and inclusive environment.

Lead Frontend Developer at Done&Co - Building Modern Sports Management Platforms

As a senior frontend developer at Done&Co, I was responsible for building the complete digital presence for Plano Sports Authority (PSA). My work focused on developing a modern, responsive sports management platform that serves 100,000+ youth participants across North Texas and enhances their comprehensive sports programs and facility operations.

Architecture & Tech Stack

• Next.js 14 with App Router for optimal performance and SEO
• TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
• Tailwind CSS for responsive, utility-first styling with custom design system
• Sanity CMS for content management with comprehensive custom schemas
• GROQ for efficient data querying and content management
• Custom API routes for form submissions and data processing

Responsive Design & UX

• Mobile-first approach with responsive navigation and mobile mega menu
• Sticky header with dropdown navigation and smooth hover animations
• Custom typography using Geomanist font family for brand consistency
• Semantic HTML structure for accessibility and SEO optimization
• Interactive animations including smooth page transitions and hover effects
• Grid-based layouts for consistent content presentation across devices

Content Management System

• Custom Sanity schemas for all content types (Sports, Camps, Skills, Locations, FAQs, Updates)
• Rich text editor with Portable Text for flexible content creation
• Image optimization with custom SanityImage component and lazy loading
• Dynamic routing for individual sport pages, camp listings, and content sections
• Comprehensive content modeling for sports categories, seasons, tournaments, and facility information
• Multi-location management with PSA facilities across Plano, McKinney, and Murphy

Performance & SEO

• Server-side rendering for optimal page load times and SEO
• Dynamic metadata generation for each page and section
• Image optimization and lazy loading with Next.js Image component
• Sitemap generation for better search engine visibility
• TypeScript interfaces for type-safe data handling throughout the application
• Canonical URLs and proper meta tag management

Interactive Features

• Advanced search functionality with pagination and filtering
• Dynamic carousels for sports, camps, and skills showcases using Embla Carousel
• FAQ accordion with smooth expand/collapse animations
• Contact forms with validation and email integration
• Interactive maps and location finders for PSA facilities with Sky View integration
• Tournament brackets and event management systems with iframe integration
• Registration flows for sports programs and camps
• Resource center with downloadable content and forms

Sports Management Platform

• Multi-sport system supporting 13 different sports (Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Football, Cheer, PSA McSweeney Programs, Rugby, Track, Dance, pickleball, and Adult Sports)
• Season management with dynamic content for different sports seasons
• Camp registration and program management with category organization
• Skills training programs and category organization
• Coach and instructor profiles and management
• Facility showcase with virtual tours and location details
• Scholarship application system with financial need assessment and PDF downloads
• Sponsorship integration and partner showcase with logo displays