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
Episodes
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
1hr 15 min
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
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
1hr 32 min
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
Jul 26, 2025
Jul 26, 2025
1hr 26 min
From grassroots community club to MLS academy affiliate to club re-branding... hear the decades long story of growth, evolution & climbing the youth soccer pyramid.
This is Lewis Robinson and Midwest United FC.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest Lewis Robinson, you can email him at info@midwestunitedfc.com
Follow Lewis Robinson @lewyrobbo & Midwest United FC @midwestunitedfc
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
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
1hr 13 min
Leave a stable director role and take a ski weekend... a proven formula for success? 15+ months later, the answer is most certainly yes!
This is Caitlyn Vann and Lionheart Volleyball Club.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest Caitlyn Vann, her email is caitlyn@lionheartvbc.com ... And follow Lionheart Volleyball Club at @lionheartvbc
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
Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
58 min
A hypothesis in Croatia became 3,000 flyers in Brooklyn. Seven players joined 13 years ago. Now they’re 3,000 strong and competing in ECNL.
This is Nathan Bell and Park Slope United.
If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest Nathan Bell, his email is nate@parkslopeunited.com ... And follow Park Slope United at @parkslopeunited and @brooklynunitedacademy
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
Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
3 min
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