Business Details
13 Years
experience
Premier Softball Tournaments in Kansas City, KS
Founded in 2013, Top Gun Events began with a single fastpitch tournament in Kansas City featuring 75 teams across four age divisions. Through rapid growth and strategic expansion, we've evolved into a national leader in organizing premier athletic events that create elite opportunities for student-athletes. Our infrastructure now supports a comprehensive suite of services including tournaments, camps, metrics, and exposure tools designed to advance both athletic and academic goals.Built on the foundational belief that amateur sports positively shape youth development, we leverage our expertise, resources, and industry relationships to deliver exceptional experiences at every event. Our mission-driven approach combines operational excellence with a commitment to world-class customer experiences, ensuring every participant benefits from our passion for sports and youth development.
Services
Softball Tournaments
Exposure & Recruiting Tools
Metrics & Leaderboards
Event Management
Player Development
Team Exposure
National Rating System
Collegiate Series
Sports Videography
Athlete Experience Programs
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We provide college recruitment opportunities with coaches attending from all NCAA divisions
- Our national rating system evaluates players using advanced metrics developed with tagup technology
- We offer comprehensive exposure tools including player profiles and dynamic recruiting search engines
- Our team includes industry leaders with extensive experience in sports event management
- We host 12+ NCAA Division II schools annually at our Midwest College Classic tournament
Services
Softball Tournaments
We organize elite multi-day softball tournaments featuring NCAA Division II schools and NAIA programs. Our events provide college recruitment opportunities with coaches attending from all divisions. The Midwest College Classic showcases 12 teams annually, while our national tournaments offer competitive play across multiple age divisions.
Exposure & Recruiting Tools
Our NextGen Digital Exposure platform creates player profiles with video content to enhance recruiting visibility. The Recruiter Edition dashboard provides dynamic search capabilities for college recruiters. We connect athletes with collegiate opportunities through comprehensive exposure tools and national rating systems developed with tagup technology.
Metrics & Leaderboards
We offer advanced metrics tracking through tagup technology, including leaderboards for top performers. Our system quantifies player abilities with undeniable metrics and showcases top play types. The national rating system evaluates athletes across multiple performance indicators to provide objective assessments for recruiters.
Collegiate Series
Our Collegiate Series features exhibition games and tournaments for NCAA programs. The Kansas City Diamonds exhibition team provides professional development opportunities while connecting college athletes with local communities. These events create valuable exposure for players transitioning to professional softball careers.
Athlete Experience Programs
We offer comprehensive athlete development through camps, clinics, and special programs. Our Director of Athlete Experience coordinates initiatives that combine skill development with personal growth. Programs focus on enhancing both athletic performance and academic achievement for student-athletes at all levels.
Questions
What types of softball tournaments do you organize?
We host NCAA Division II and NAIA college tournaments, youth fastpitch events, and exhibition games. Our flagship event is the Midwest College Classic featuring 12 teams annually.
How do your exposure tools help athletes get recruited?
Our NextGen platform creates professional player profiles with video content, while the Recruiter Edition dashboard connects college coaches with prospective athletes through advanced search capabilities.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Kansas City, KS, we operate nationwide events with tournaments and programs across the United States for both youth and collegiate athletes.
Do you offer internships for sports management students?
Yes, we provide internships in hospitality, sales, graphic design, journalism, videography, and sports operations. Positions offer hands-on experience in event management and athletic development.
What technology do you use for player evaluation?
We utilize tagup technology for metrics tracking, video analysis, and national rating systems that provide objective player assessments through quantifiable performance data.
