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
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Step between the lines with a truly thoughtful manager. After many successes at the USL League Two level, 2026 will witness a jump into USL League One. This leader with decades of team-building is more than ready.
This is Mike Avery and Fort Wayne FC.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at Mcavery7@gmail.com
Follow Fort Wayne FC @fortwaynefc
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 Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
14 years invested into one New Jersey community. A soccer ecosystem that has grown to 2,200 players. Dutch wisdom, navigating the alphabet soup, and providing all players sport for life.
This is Ruben Vloedgraven and Westfield Soccer Association.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at
ruben@westfieldnjsoccer.com
Follow Westfield Soccer Association @westfieldnjsoccer
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
A man who has helped launch 15+ pro & semi-pro clubs. Hear about 1980s indoor soccer, starting clubs like Chicago Fire, Indy Eleven, Chicago Red Stars & Forward Madison, and his latest project(s).
This is Peter Wilt and Chicago House AC.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at info@chicagohouseac.com
Follow @pwilt1 and @chicagohouseac
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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 Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
How do you turn an 11 day summer camp into a year round community? It started with 3 goalkeepers & an actor over 30 years ago. Now, every summer, more than 650 goalkeepers make the pilgrimage.
This is Stan Anderson and Camp Shutout.
Follow Camp Shutout @camp_shutout
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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 Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Two friends & former pros. Guerilla marketing. Obsessive insanity. Loyalty. All ingredients in this startup’s recipe, while being doubted by many.
This is Sean Rush, Santino Quaranta and Pipeline Soccer Club.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guests, you can email them at info@pipelinesc.com.
Follow @pipelinesoccerclub
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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 Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
One board meeting saw the dissolution of an existing club and the ascension of a new leader. Fast forward to the tremendous growth of a club united by soccer and connected by community.
This is Michael Cockroft and Chicago Rush Soccer.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at chicago@chicagorushsoccer.com or michael@chicagorushsoccer.com
Follow Chicago Rush @chicagorushsoccer
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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 Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Keep the player experience at the heart of everything the club does and good things will happen. Success on the national stage and producing professional players Jack Harrison & Jacob Shaffelburg, for example.
This is Ray Selvadurai and Manhattan Soccer Club.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at ray.selvadurai@manhattansc.org
Follow Manhattan SC @manhattansc_nyc
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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 Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
You don’t need MLS, US National Team or World Cup experience to start a soccer club. But in the case of one brand new club, their founder has those… plus an intense focus on helping youngsters become their best.
This is Matt Besler and Captains Soccer Club.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at mbesler@captainssoccerclub.com
Follow Matt Besler @MattBesler and Captains Soccer Club @captainssoccerclub
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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 Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Community clubs can thrive in the modern youth sports landscape. From merging two clubs (for the right reasons) to identifying the best people for the proper roles to promoting a healthy lifestyle…
This is Murray Findlay and Chicago Edge.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, Murray Findlay, you can email him at murrayfindlay@hotmail.com
Follow Chicago Edge at @chicagoedgesoccer
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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 Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
If you find anyone who has built numerous sports facilities, played professionally, enforced the law, and still finds time to direct his hometown soccer club while continuing to act in Hollywood… we would be amazed.
This is Andy McDermott and Intentional Sports.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest Andy McDermott, you can email him at
andy@intentionalsports.org or andy@nineeightpartners.com
Follow Andy @andywhatsnext & Intentional Sports @intentionalsports
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www.SprocketSports.com/podcast
Winning Ways Training, our training sponsor - www.WWTCamps.com/podcast use promo code BUILTDIFFERENT
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