Hosted by Playeasy · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 62 episodes
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Welcome to "The Playeasy Warmup," your go-to podcast for all things sports tourism! In each episode, we'll dive into how sports are shaping individuals, organizations, and communities while showcasing the cutting-edge ideas that are driving the future of this industry. Whether you’re a destination, event organizer, industry partner, or just a passionate sports fan, "The Playeasy Warmup" has the insights and news to keep you ahead of the game. Tune in and stay connected with the pulse of sports tourism.
Playeasy hosts The Playeasy Warmup, a sports show with 62 episodes published.
Talent isn’t the issue; access is. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Harvey Scruggs, CEO & President of H3 Athletics, to break down how he’s building a platform designed to create real
Action sports might feel niche, but the momentum is global. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Micah Desforges, Founder of Tribu, to break down how Jackalope has grown from a backyard ev
As the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles begins, a new wave of momentum is building behind one of the world’s most electric sports: team handball. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup , host Kerri Sh
Pickleball is everywhere, but what does it actually take to build a structured, competitive ecosystem behind the scenes? In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Karen Parrish from US Senior P
In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup , host Kerri Shields sits down with former Boston College standout and WNBA veteran Carolyn Swords for a conversation that goes far beyond basketball. Just in time for Women’s Final
Adaptive sports are transforming the way athletes of all abilities experience competition, community, and connection. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup , host Kerri Shields sits down with Marynka Rojas Gorgen , Dire
In this special extended episode of The Playeasy Warmup, co-founders Kerri and Sean sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the company’s journey. From a spontaneous conversation on a Boston roof dec
The fitness competition landscape is changing, and World Fitness Project is leading the charge. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup , Kerri Shields sits down with Jason Ansley, Global Event Director for the World Fitn
As the World Cup heads to Philadelphia, youth soccer is preparing for a defining moment. Karly Kaminsky of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer joins us to discuss marketing youth sports, sponsor integration, data-driven gr
What does it take to run 65 youth tournaments with just 22 people? Cait Schmelz and Andrew Dahir of Elite Tournaments share what truly separates good events from great ones – from vendor villages and athlete experience t
In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we’re flipping the script on The Playeasy Warmup. In this special episode, Playeasy Co-Founder & CEO Kerri Shields steps into the guest seat as her close friend Cam Cro
In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup , host Kerri Shields sits down with Albert Talafuse, Founder and CEO of Pond Hopper Nation, to explore how fishing can be a powerful driver of community engagement, accessibility, a
In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, presented by The Playeasy Innovators Summit , Kerri sits down with Anthony Holman, Vice President of Championships and Alliances at the NCAA , to break down what destinations need
In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup , host Kerri Shields sits down with Paul Rigault , Founder & CEO of the DØDS Diving League (DDL) , one of the fastest-growing extreme sports leagues in the world. What started as a
We’re looking back at the moments that defined 2025 on The Playeasy Warmup. From leadership and innovation to community impact and destination partnerships, this special Wrapped episode revisits the conversations that in
In our latest episode of The Playeasy Warmup, presented by Sports City USA: Frisco, Texas , we’re joined by Erich Groezinger from the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) for a powerful and eye-opening conve
In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup Podcast , host Kerri Shields sits down with Josh Dill , Assistant Executive Director at Visit Frisco , to explore how Frisco became Sports City USA – one of the country’s most dynam
Presented by Sports City USA – Frisco, Texas Laura Balestrini joins the Playeasy Warmup Podcast to share how FootGolf grew from a small startup sport into an international movement, and what’s ahead as the 2026 FootGolf
This special episode of The Playeasy Warmup spotlights the 2025 Playeasy Purpose Project honorees – four organizations nominated by our destination partners for the life-changing impact they create every day. You’ll hear
This episode of The Playeasy Warmup is presented by Visit Frisco. Host Kerri Shields sits down with Juan I. Blanco , Founder of Four Fangs Events and Partner at Parallex , to explore how multicultural marketing and missi
Steve Williams
Director for Learning and Leadership Development · Pillow Fighting Championship
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Quigley
1 appearance on this show
Eric Lopez
retired Army Colonel and leadership expert · B.A.S.S.
1 appearance on this show
Melissa Thompson
Global Head of Talent Acquisition · Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
1 appearance on this show
DØDS Diving League
DØDS Diving League
1 appearance on this show
Carissa Sawyers
Rise Productions
1 appearance on this show
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