#33 - Tom Penn

Tom Penn is the Chief Executive Officer of San Diego FC, Major League Soccer's newest expansion club. Before helping launch San Diego FC, Tom co-founded Los Angeles FC and spent years in NBA front offices, including as Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager of the Portland Trail Blazers.Today we discuss what it takes to build a professional sports organization from the ground up, the vision behind San Diego FC, the Right to Dream Academy, the business of professional sports ,and how sports and hospitality share the same mission: bringing people together, building community, and creating places where authentic human connection can thrive.You can find all episodes of Wellness On The Rocks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.Hosted, edited and independently produced by bartender Taylor McQuadeFollow San Diego FC on IG: @SanDiegoFCFollow Wellness On The Rocks on IG: @Wellness_OnTheRocks