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Season 1, Episode 21

Building a Champion Building a Champion with Jason Wilkins, Cherry Creek High School

In this episode

Jason Wilkins

Athletic Director

Cherry Creek High School

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

  1. 00:00Generations of Creekers & community pride
  2. 01:00Being named the nation’s top athletic program
  3. 04:30Balancing expectations and handling the spotlight
  4. 07:15Nine state titles and unforgettable championship moments
  5. 10:20Youth programs, feeder schools, and community engagement
  6. 13:00Legacy families and multi-generational pride
  7. 16:30The “secret sauce” behind Cherry Creek’s culture
  8. 18:30What’s next: a full campus rebuild and new athletic facility
  9. 23:25Game Time Decisions: rapid-fire questions with AD Jason

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