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Building the Team

Building the Team

Written by: You Can Play Project
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"Building the Team" is the official podcast of You Can Play, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming sports culture for LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches, and fans. Each episode dives into conversations with sports leaders, advocates, and athletes who are breaking barriers and building a more equitable playing field. Through insightful discussions, personal stories, and expert perspectives, "Building the Team" highlights the importance of diversity, allyship, and the power of inclusion in sports.

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Episodes
  • Cultivating Care in Rec Leagues with the Denver Lipstick Lovers

    Cultivating Care in Rec Leagues with the Denver Lipstick Lovers
    Oct 16 2025

    In this episode, Ren sits down with members of Denver Lipstick Lovers, a queer recreational soccer league, to talk about how community, care, and sport intersect. Together with the You Can Play Project, they explore what it means to build teams rooted in trust, belonging, and laughter — on and off the field.

    https://www.instagram.com/denverlipsticklovers/?hl=en
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    35 mins
  • Building the Team - Sammi Silber + Ren Dawe

    Building the Team - Sammi Silber + Ren Dawe
    Oct 16 2025

    We sat down with Sammi Silber -- the Capitals beat reporter for The Hockey News. She has been covering the team since 2017-18. Sammi is also the captain of the HNA's Ghost Pirates and a You Can Play ambassador!

    Learn more about Sammi:

    thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals

    dcbackcheck.com

    Twitter/Bluesky: @sammisilber

    Insta: @Samshockey79
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    30 mins
  • Building the Team - Nico Onore + Ren Dawe

    Building the Team - Nico Onore + Ren Dawe
    Oct 16 2025

    Listen to Nico Onore's journey as a gender non-conforming sailor and skipper, as they prepare for the upcoming Mini TransAt: a race across the Atlantic.
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    29 mins
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