In this episode of Building a Champion, we visit Cherry Creek High School, home of the 2024–25 MaxPreps Cup national champions — recognized as the top high school athletic program in America.

Athletic Director Jason joins us to share how the Bruins captured nine state titles, achieved multiple national rankings, and built a model culture of excellence grounded in tradition, accountability, and community pride.

From third- and fourth-generation Creekers to a new athletics-only facility breaking ground soon, this episode dives deep into what makes Cherry Creek’s success so sustainable — and why it’s about much more than trophies.

🎧 Listen now to learn how intentional leadership and strong community ties build champions year after year.

⏱️ Chapter Markers

• 00:00 – Generations of Creekers & community pride
• 01:00 – Being named the nation’s top athletic program
• 04:30 – Balancing expectations and handling the spotlight
• 07:15 – Nine state titles and unforgettable championship moments
• 10:20 – Youth programs, feeder schools, and community engagement
• 13:00 – Legacy families and multi-generational pride
• 16:30 – The “secret sauce” behind Cherry Creek’s culture
• 18:30 – What’s next: a full campus rebuild and new athletic facility
• 23:25 – Game Time Decisions: rapid-fire questions with AD Jason

🎯 Show Notes Highlights

• Nine state championships in one school year — including football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, and golf
• First Colorado school ever to win the MaxPreps Cup for the nation’s top athletic program
• How Cherry Creek maintains a culture of high expectations and humility under constant spotlight
• The power of youth programs and community engagement in building long-term success
• Legacy families: third- and fourth-generation Creekers keeping tradition alive
• The importance of leadership that values both preparation and presence
• A sneak peek at Cherry Creek’s new athletics facility, opening 2028
• Why Jason believes leadership starts with making someone else’s day better