Youth Sports, Personal Gains, and Building Trust: Insights from MYBA President Kevin Lewis
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Are you ready for a change of pace? In this episode, we're taking a break from real estate and finance to delve into the world of youth sports and athletics. Our special guest, Kevin Lewis, the president of MYBA (Mansfield Youth Baseball Association), joins us to discuss his involvement in youth baseball and his journey in the sports industry.Kevin shares his background in management and business development, highlighting how his leadership transformed MYBA into an organization to be proud of. Despite occasional complaints from spectators, Kevin's dedication paved the way for success. Growing up in the DFW area and playing baseball in Burleson, Kevin comes from a large extended family with a strong presence in the Grandbury and surrounding areas. We also get to know Kevin's son, Zach, who recently graduated college in aerospace engineering. Kevin shares how Zach's commitment to honesty and fitness has influenced him to be more honest and disciplined. As a single dad, Kevin experienced firsthand the joys and challenges of coaching his son's soccer team in South Arlington. Join us as we explore Kevin's journey in youth sports, the importance of separating personal gains for the benefit of the organization, and the challenges of finding trustworthy individuals in a money-driven industry. Discover how leadership and integrity shape the success of youth sports organizations and the impact they have on young athletes.
Topics discussed:
- Kevin's involvement in youth baseball
- Transformation of MYBA under Kevin's leadership
- Kevin's background in management and business development
- Kevin's upbringing and large extended family
- Zach's commitment to honesty and fitness
- Kevin's experience coaching his son's soccer team
- The challenges of finding trustworthy individuals in youth sports organizations
- The importance of separating personal gains for the benefit of the organization
- Kevin's insights on leadership and integrity in the sports industry
Entities mentioned:
- MYBA (Mansfield Youth Baseball Association)
- DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Eastern Hills High School
- Granbury
- Mansfield
- YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association)
Topics discussed:
- Kevin's involvement in youth baseball
- Transformation of NYBA under Kevin's leadership
- Kevin's background in management and business development
- Kevin's upbringing and large extended family
- Zach's commitment to honesty and fitness
- Kevin's experience coaching his son's soccer team
- The challenges of finding trustworthy individuals in youth sports organizations
- The importance of separating personal gains for the benefit of the organization
- Kevin's insights on leadership and integrity in the sports industry
Entities mentioned:
- NYBA (National Youth Baseball Association)
- DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Eastern Hills High School
- Granbury
- Mansfield
- YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association)