I love the podcast concept, and will listen. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the really big Dick’s. The last four words in that sentence are now a running joke with my wife, kids, and their cousins. Bought a bunch of gear for the kids’ camps and seasons. Tossed the football and kicked the soccer ball. Used the batting cage. Used the golf simulators - kudos to the CEO for reading the room and expanding it.
I would STRONGLY recommend educating your staff about how to get involved with youth sports and rec leagues in the region. We asked several staff, and almost everyone was completely clueless, save one kid who played AYSO locally.
I have a friend who’s a single mom moving to Knoxville in a couple weeks. She’s looking for soccer for her 6 year old, which is a surefire way to connect with other families in a new place. You’re often the first stop for unconnected families moving to town, and there’s ever more of those each day. You can help them make Knoxville a long term home.
Suggestions:
1. Add uprights - actual or painted on the wall outdoors.
2. Interview Scott Stallings and partner with Kids Play Free initiative, and Knoxville First Tee.
3. Do an interview with leaders at AYSO, KYSO, Club Crush, and others about the status of youth soccer in Knoxville
4. Do the same for other youth sports - baseball, basketball, football.
5. Get Bobby Maze on yesterday.