You Ain’t Gotta Kick It To Kick It. Featuring: Chris “CT” Thomas.
This week on Off the Strength , we’re chopping it up with a man who turned a childhood classic into a cultural movement: Chris “CT” Thomas , founder and one of the five masterminds behind the Recess Kickball League (RKL) @recesskickballleague 🏆 In You Ain’t Gotta Kick It To Kick It , hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down with CT to talk about how a simple game of kickball became one of the fastest-growing co-ed sports leagues in the country , offering low-barrier access to fun, fitness, and community —especially for Black and Brown young professionals. We cover: 🏃♂️ The HBCU mindset that shaped CT’s vision 🥅 How to build a real team of collaborators 🏙️ Why Chicago produces greatness in athletes and artists 👟 Favorite sneakers, soundtracks, and why deep dish ain’t it 📋 The dos & don’ts of tryouts at RKL 🎯 How fun and purpose go hand-in-hand in wellness 🖤 Supporting Black businesses and showing up for the culture From leading with love to serving communities with intention , CT drops gems on what it means to build something that lasts—and still have fun doing it . 🎧 Tap in. For more with OFF THE STRENGTH , please leave us a review, like, listen and subscribe! Show - @offthestrength_ Tony - @atrainercalledtony Kyle - @krjones_ and his organic thug line at undnyc Peace and much love to y'all out there until next time, we'll see you soon!