PODCAST: S2:EP7 Chris McClellan, Chicago Lions

Chris McClellan of the Chicago Lions joins our host Roy Kessel
on S2:EP7 of the Sports Philanthropy Podcast

Chris McClellan from the Chicago Lions joins our host Roy Kessel on S2:EP7 of the Sports Philanthropy Podcast. Chris shares his insight into the growth of the Chicago Lions Rugby club and how they have expanded their operations to serve more organizations in the community.

The Chicago Lions have raised the funds to build their own facility in Chicago and are serving as a base for people who have never been exposed to rugby as well as other sports organizations that are seeking a state-of-the-art venue for their facilities.

Chris McClellan joins our host Roy Kessel on S2:EP7 of the Sports Philanthropy Podcast

HIGHLIGHTS FROM CHRIS MCCLELLAN’S PODCAST

  • 00:30 Background on Chicago Lions Charitable Association
  • 02:30 Competitive landscape of US Rugby
  • 04:30 Chris’ background and education
  • 06:00 Development of new facility and fundraising efforts
  • 11:00 Goals for phase 2 of the project
  • 14:30 New types of turf
  • 19:00 Benefits of new generation of fields
  • 20:00 Streams of revenue
  • 26:00 Challenges of insurance coverage
  • 28:30 Coaching structure of organization
  • 31:00 Needs for growth or organization and facility
  • 35:00 Scope of organization and number of kids served

For more information about the Chicago Lions Charitable Association, you can visit their website at www.ChicagoLions.com, visit their www.LionsForHopeSC.org or contact Chris McClellan.

Roy Kessel

Roy Kessel

Roy Kessel is the Founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy has worked in the sports business world for over 20 years including serving as an instructor in Northwestern University's graduate Sports Management Program. Having served as a sports lawyer representing athletes, entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, Roy has extensive experience helping organizations improve their strategy, marketing, communications and leadership development.
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