The Social Sports CEO

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The Social Sports CEO is the podcast for founders, directors, and operators who understand that providing fun is serious business. We bring on guests from Social Sports organizations across the country to talk about what it really takes to create the best possible organization, how to deliver exceptional value to players, and what it takes to grow.

  1. 19 FEB

    S5 E5 with Danny Lefebvre of Tri Sports in North Carolina: Staying Efficient as you Grow.

    Growth is exciting, but more leagues and more players bring more moving parts. This episode is filled with tips on how to stay efficient, lean and fun as your organization grows and your responsibilities shift.

    57 min

  2. 18 FEB

    S5 E6 with Sal Farruggia of LI-Kick on Long Island, NY: Players First Principles

    Your current players are your future players, so build organizations that put players first. We talk about how to develop your own Players First Principles, how they differ from core values, and how to use them as a filter for decisions across your entire organization.

    23 min

  3. 19 FEB

    S5 E4 with Nick Ferate of Underdog Sports Leagues: Filtering to prevent hiring mistakes

    Field staff play an integral role, but the wrong hire impacts player experience, culture, and momentum. We talk how to build smart filters to deliver candidates with the highest likelihood of success, set expectations, and structure your process so the wrong people self-select out.

    45 min

  4. 19 FEB

    S5 E3 with Jeremiah Batucan of Peake Social in Annapolis Maryland, Impacting Public Policy

    Getting the right permits can make or break your league. We talk about how to navigate local government relationships, how to position your organization as an asset to the community, and how to influence decisions without burning bridges. Because if you want to build something sustainable, you can’t ignore the systems that control access to the spaces you need.

    47 min

  5. 19 FEB

    S5 E1 with Luke Wade of Crew Sports: Growth and Expansion

    Growth comes in many forms including new sports, venues, locations, and even new verticals. We break down sustainable growth and smart expansion, including how to how to identify opportunities and take action.

    39 min

  6. 19 FEB

    S5 E2 with Julia Morgan of Club Sport in Florida: Creating leagues with Intention

    We focus on designing the on-field experience with intention. We break down how to create games that feel fair, competitive, and social at the same time and how to structure play so the experience matches your mission. Because when the on-field product is dialed in, everything else becomes easier.

    47 min

  7. 07/02/2025

    S4 E6 with Sal Farruggia of LI-Kick in Long Island, NY: Revamp your in house umpire program

    Recruit with a wide net and provide systems to ever improve umpires

    29 min

  8. 07/02/2025

    S4 E5 with Rebecca Whitney of Striker Sport and Social in Orlando, FL: Content Based emails that sell without selling

    Storyselling content to avoid sending 'buy, buy, buy' emails

    40 min
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The Social Sports CEO is the podcast for founders, directors, and operators who understand that providing fun is serious business. We bring on guests from Social Sports organizations across the country to talk about what it really takes to create the best possible organization, how to deliver exceptional value to players, and what it takes to grow.

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  • Creator
    Sport and Social Industry Association
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sport and Social Industry Association
  • Show Website
    The Social Sports CEO