#247 The Secret to Building Successful Grassroots Sports Clubs | Geoff Wilson

Welcome to episode 247 of Sports Management Podcast.

Today's guest is Geoff Wilson, sports consultant, former Irish FA executive, and author of the new book Leading a Grassroots Sports Club.

In this episode, we spoke about:

• Why grassroots sport is the foundation of the entire sports ecosystem
• The biggest mistakes clubs make when building their structure
• How to create a strong culture and environment for young athletes
• Practical strategies for funding, growth and long-term sustainability

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Back & Background
01:06 Journey Across 104 Countries
02:51 Learning from Global Sports Cultures
05:03 Why Some Countries Excel
06:17 Why Geoff Wrote the Book
08:12 Biggest Grassroots Mistakes
10:03 Importance of Coaching
11:14 Parent Coaches & Development
13:29 Building Club Culture
16:03 Creating Long-Term Culture
17:51 Why Grassroots Matters
21:05 Funding & Revenue Strategies
25:07 Community & Fan Engagement
30:37 Writing the Book Process
38:41 Advice for Young Professionals

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