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