Building Community and Connection in Business with Craig Moody
Youth sports are not just about skills and scores. They are one of the most powerful engines of belonging.
A 2020 meta-analysis of 50 studies found that youth sport participation is consistently linked to a stronger sense of belonging and more prosocial behavior, especially when environments are inclusive and supportive.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sit down with Craig Moody, Founder and President of Shoot 360, to explore how to build real community and connection in a high-tech basketball training and franchise environment.
Craig shares powerful insights on:
• How to turn a training facility into a true community hub for athletes and families
• The systems that keep culture and connection strong as locations scale
• Using technology to deepen relationships instead of replacing coaches and mentors
• Why purpose and love belong at the center of competitive sports businesses
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
The future of sports and business will belong to leaders who design places where people do not just perform, they belong.
Founder and President of Shoot 360
In 2012 Craig opened the first Shoot 360 location in Beaverton, Oregon. Craig’s passion, knowledge and experiences in the game have fueled Shoot 360’s progress in developing the most technologically advanced and immersive basketball training and competition experience in the world. Following Craig’s leadership and vision, Shoot 360 continues to test the limits of what technology and innovation can do in the world of basketball. Craig has been a successful business owner and entrepreneur as well as a head basketball coach and administrator at the collegiate and high school levels.
