The Playeasy Warmup
The Playeasy Warmup
Podcast Description
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.
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This podcast covers themes around community impact through sports, inclusivity in sports participation, and innovative trends in sports tourism. Episodes include discussions on the role of women in sports, grassroots engagement in soccer, and the incorporation of AI in Destination Marketing. Specific examples include celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day and exploring the evolution of adult kickball.

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.
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 mission-driven partnerships are shaping the future of youth soccer in America.
Juan shares how his work connects Hispanic communities with elite competition opportunities, the story behind events like the Pioneer Soccer Cup, and the role destinations play in fostering inclusivity through sport.
From growing grassroots programs to preparing for the 2026 World Cup, Juan and Kerri dive into what it takes to build authentic relationships, create legacy events, and keep community impact at the center of sports tourism.

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