Press Release

Lifelong Soccer Coach Transitions into Business Ownership

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 7, 2025)-- JumpStartSports®, a growing national youth sports programming franchise, is announcing its first location in the Volunteer State, JumpStartSportsofNashville. The company will serve young people in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Spring Hill, Clarksville, Shelbyville, Mt Juliet, Brentwood and Franklin with a variety of sports camps and summer programs.

The company’s owner, Dave Pieske, has spent his entire life playing and coaching soccer. The Michigan native played at Washtenaw (Mich.) Community Collegeand also spent several years coaching at the youth, high school and college levels. He moved to Nashville in 2012 and spent six years as Director of Operations for Soccer Shots in Nashville before joining Crosslin Building Supply in the lumber industry.

“Soccer has provided me with a lifetime of fun, positive experiences, and I want to do my part to help the next generation of athletes experience the same,” said Pieske. “Up until six years ago when I made a move into the lumber industry, I had spent my entire life around the game. My six years away reminded me of how important youth sports are to me and how much I missed spending time with the kids on my teams. I can’t wait to devote myself to showcasing the joys of sports as we create a positive environment for the children of Middle Tennessee.”

Pieski will employ a team of qualified teachers, capable of providing hands-on instruction with sports that include baseball and T-ball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, soccer, tennis, and more.

Jump Start Sports is committed to providing safe, inclusive sports programming that is both fun and enriching for children. With a diverse set of accessible, quality offerings and world-class, community-first teachers, Jump Start Sports stands alone in its position as a best-in-class youth sports provider.

Pieske and his team of trained instructors are eager to work with other local recreation providers in Middle Tennessee. Learn more about Jump Start Sports of Nashville by calling (615) 930-8788.

About Jump Start Sports

Jump Start Sports was founded in 2002 to deliver inclusive, safe, and well-organized sports experiences to children of all ages and skill levels. The brand encourages learning through a focus on positivity and FUNdamentals, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement, fostering learning, development, and relationships. Jump Start Sports serves children across several states, including Arizona, California, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.