How I Built This Sports Club
How I Built This Sports Club is a new podcast, diving into the lessons learned by founders, builders & leaders in youth sports. During each episode, Rich Nassif interviews a leader who shares the story of his/her organization’s progression from founding to success. Listeners will hear about the decision-making, problem-solving, innovation & vision that has defined each leader & their club’s journey. We learn how each guest is #BuiltDifferent
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Two colleagues teaming up for the third time, taking on the leadership of a historic youth club that Ben Olsen, Daniel Lovitz and even Kobe Bryant called home. Now the focus shifts to centralizing administration and building a strong community.
This is Michele Burns, Shane Rineer and Lower Merion Soccer Club.
Follow Lower Merion SC and all the great work being done by Michele & Shane at @lowermerion_sc
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Rooted in the community and named after a famous Scottish club. And how one Irishman kept the nickname but elevated the club to a grander stage at both the youth and semi-professional level. This is Stuart Collins and Michigan Rangers.
Follow Michigan Rangers at @michiganrangersfc
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Rich sat down Live at REV on January 14th, 2026, profiling two clubs synonymous with Philadelphia. Two clubs from different sports, with different circumstances, assets, and objectives... but with the same goal of delivering a top experience for their players. The contrast is informative.
This is Brian Kraft & Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals, and Colleen Magarity & HHH Philly Lacrosse.
Follow Ukrainian Nationals @philadelphiaukrainiannationals
Follow HHH Philly Girls @hhhphillygirls
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
A trailblazing, high performance coach. From the youth and semi-professional ranks at Vaughan SC to managing Halifax in the Canadian Premier League. And now with another project to take a youth / League 1 Ontario side to new heights.
This is Patrice Gheisar and Vaughan SC.
Follow Patrice Gheisar @PatriceGheisar
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
An experienced sports executive with decades of experience in collegiate athletic departments, professional sports and NCAA conference office roles. A new chapter leading a national organization to grow more runners and create a more connected running community.
This is Shawn Sullivan and Running USA.
Follow Running USA @runningusa_org and Shawn Sullivan @shawnksullivan
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Three college teammates. Private trainings. An initial summer camp with 12 players. And a mission is to develop great players, better people guided by their philosophy of nurturing the individual within the collective.
This is James Beeston and Beestera.
Follow Beestera @beestera
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
A club on the financial brink. Co-DOCs stepping in, rebranding, and starting fresh. An emphasis on quality coaches developing the player & the person. Now, 800 players and four locations strong, with eyes on national success.
This is Ben Shepherd and FC Wisconsin.
Learn more about FC Wisconsin at fcwisconsin.com and follow them on Instagram @fcwisconsinnationals
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
A pre-professional club, 28 seasons in, with a tremendous history of success on the field and pushing players onto pro contracts. And the journey founding the youth academy that led to another startup that same year.
This is Kevin Nuss and Ocean City Nor’easters.
Follow Ocean City Nor'easters @ocnoreasters
If you'd like to learn more about the apparel brand, Palla Athletic, visit www.pallaathletic.com
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
A resume that includes Chief Revenue Officer, Founder and CEO. And how one former hockey player is on a mission to prove that character traits and competitiveness cultivated through sport make the best hires.
This is JR Butler and Shift Group.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can learn reach out & learn more at shiftgroup.io
Follow Shift Group @shiftgroup_hq
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Small Details... Big Difference - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
The emotions of seeing the USMNT miss out on the 2018 World Cup. A standout footballer turned commentator & entrepreneur. Small-sided soccer games on concrete. This is Kyle Martino and Street FC.
If you'd like to get in touch with Kyle, you can reach him at @kylemartino
Follow @streetfc
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www.KeeperGoals.com/podcast
Podcast Hosted by Rich Nassif and Produced by Timber Reel Production
@builtthissportsclub
@chiefnassif
@timberreel
You can reach us at builtthissportsclub@gmail.com
#BuiltDifferent