Mike Kinner is the co-founder of Peak Play Performance and the creator of Air O Sport. This innovative game cleverly blends elements of your favorite sports and packs them into a fun backyard game that families (or literally anyone, even the military) can enjoy. Air O Sport is designed to unite people and ensure everyone, regardless of age, athleticism, or skill level, has a blast playing it. 

In our conversation, Mike shares how his son, Samuel, is a legend who is bravely battling microcephaly, which is linked to several disorders, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, blindness, and others. You’ll hear how his son inspired Mike to create Air O Sport, the challenges his family has faced, and the important life lessons he’s learned. 

Mike talks about how he balances being a dad to a special needs child while running a business, bootstrapping Air O Sport, and creating live events like the upcoming Sweet 16 Military Championship. Above all else, you’ll hear Mike emphasize the importance of active play as a means to overcome loneliness and stress and have a great time with family and friends in the process.

A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through…

• Why Mike’s greatest teacher in life is his son
• Raising resilient kids with healthy adversity
• Finding hope and strength from faith in God
• Air O Sport: A mix of your fav sports and games
• The Sweet 16 Military Air O Sport Championship
• Mike’s big vision for Air O Sport
• The support of a spouse to pursue your dreams
• Curing loneliness with “Vitamin AP: Active Play”

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