Strategic Planning and Design for Sports Facilities
We are joined by an industry veteran this week. Vance Rzepka from VSR Design has worked on everything from T-Ball and high school football facilities to MLB and NFL fields, he’s even worked with Mike Laplante from episode 9: “Scheels Sports Complex: A Soccer Haven in the Heartland.” Vance is full of knowledge on planning and saving money on facility builds and renovations, the best tech to implement in a complex, and keeping up with the evolving landscape of fan-focused facilities. Check out the full episode for tips to enhance your sports facility’s longevity, fan experience, and adaptability.
Selling an Experience: Growth Strategies for Facilities
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Baysinger from Swell Spark, the mother company of Blade and Timber, Sinkers Lounge, and Breakout escape rooms. Matt is very open about the challenges he has faced, the strategies he has used to grow, the failures he has experienced, and how he used that knowledge to continuously improve the customer experience. This one is full of valuable industry knowledge that you won’t want to miss. To hear from another awesome eatertainment venue, check out our episode on Chicken n Pickle!
Creating Engaging Programming for Adult Sports Leagues
In this episode, we are joined once again by Greg Mallory and Mitch LaMendola from KC Crew, as they discuss some of the secret sauce behind how they manage to run so many successful adult sports leagues. They talk through their processes for hiring the right staff, creating and maintaining engaging programming, and collaborating with local businesses. If you want to hear more from the KC Crew team be sure to check out their first episode KC Crew: Running Adult Sports Leagues.
KC Crew: Running Adult Sports Leagues
Welcome to The Facility Playbook, where we examine the dynamic world of facility management and bring you insights from industry experts. In this episode, we are joined by Greg Mallory and Mitch LaMendola from KC Crew, which is the company Luke started that pulled him into the facility and league world. KC Crew runs multiple leagues for tens of thousands of people each year, and has become the go-to organization for adult sports programming in Kansas City. You can hear more of how Luke got started in the industry in our intro episode “Welcome to the Facility Playbook”
Scheels Sports Complex: A Soccer Haven in the Heartland
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Laplante of Scheels Soccer Complex to the planning, creation, and execution of 12 lighted, synthetic turf fields, a state-of-the-art indoor meeting space, and much more. As well as being named the “Top Soccer Facility in the Nation” by Livability.com and one of the “Top 10 Soccer Facilities in the US” by Sports Planning Guide. For more tips on how to run a soccer facility, check out our episode with Epic Center KC.
Beyond the Game: Fan Engagement in Sports
This blog delves into the strategies and insights shared by industry experts at Dimensional Innovations, shedding light on how they’re shaping the future of customer engagement within facilities through fan experiences. For more thoughts on prioritizing the customer’s experience, check out our episode on Scheels Soccer Complex.
Sipping and Spiking: Pearl Beach Brew Club’s Volleyball Experience
In this episode, we are joined by Paxton Stieber, COO of OSSO Sports & Social and Pearl Beach Brew Club, as she shares the remarkable journey of transforming the backyard of a brewery into a bustling entertainment hotspot. To learn more about another awesome eaterntainment venue, check out our episode on Sinkers Lounge!
Innovative Spirits: The Historical Restoration of J. Rieger & Co
In this episode, we are joined by Andy Rieger of J. Rieger & Co Distillery. Join us as we dive into the brand’s history, challenges, and the historical restoration of a Prohibition-era recipe into a thriving distillery and entertainment hub. To learn more about how they honored the past while innovating for the future, check out our episode on the creative team that designed the unique space, Dimensional Innovations.
The Homefield Advantage: Revolutionizing Sports Training
Welcome to The Facility Playbook, where we examine the dynamic world of facility management and bring you insights from industry experts. In this episode, we are excited to introduce Dustin Lewis and Kelce Ahern of Homefield. Dive into the unique strategies employed by Homefield to redefine sports training. From their innovative facilities to diverse partnerships, discover how they navigate the challenges of space, service, and people integration to provide an exceptional athletic training experience. For more information on prepping your facility space, check out our episode on Strategic Planning and Design.
Streamlining Operations: Best Practices for Facility Management
In this episode, we are excited to introduce Chuck Stollery, a seasoned professional with vast experience in facility operations. Chuck shares his journey from managing sports facilities to becoming an integral part of the US Indoor Sports Association, a trade organization supporting facility managers and owners in reaching their goals. Join us as we dig into Chuck’s invaluable advice on how to navigate the challenges of facility management and optimize facility operations. To keep receiving tips and tricks to improve your facility, subscribe below!
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