Jason Wilkins: 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 Markers00:00 – 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🎯 Show Notes HighlightsNine state championships in one school year — including football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, and golfFirst Colorado school ever to win the MaxPreps Cup for the nation’s top athletic programHow Cherry Creek maintains a culture of high expectations and humility under constant spotlightThe power of youth programs and community engagement in building long-term successLegacy families: third- and fourth-generation Creekers keeping tradition aliveThe importance of leadership that values both preparation and presenceA sneak peek at Cherry Creek’s new athletics facility, opening 2028Why Jason believes leadership starts with making someone else’s day better