In the latest episode of the Pitch & Pros Podcast, Justin and Stefan open the show by reflecting on Justin's 2025 football season with Oakland Soccer Club and his intentions for the 2026 season (2:20). They then get into what it takes to build a clientele of 300+ athletes as an independently contracted coach and how to establish meaningful business relationships that convert to 5-figure partnerships, such as Stefan's Hulu deal during his time at Ballislife (18:35). From there they explain how to understand different partner/client objectives and how you can successfully track athlete development and campaign performance (34:29). Afterwards, they share tips on how to establish good rapport with clients and manage their expectations (40:27). Finally, they close out the show answering some of your questions in a mailbag segment (52:47) before delivering their closing pitches (1:07:29).

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Max Ornstil is a former pro footballer who turned his life into an entire creative ecosystem. He played professionally with the Portland Timbers and Oakland Roots, and after stepping away from the game, he didn’t leave football — he redefined his relationship with it.

He’s now the Co-Founder of Neighborhood Sports Club, a community-first platform blending futsal, fashion, film, storytelling, and physical space. He sits at the intersection of athlete, artist, and entrepreneur — having worked with the likes of NBA legend Derrick Rose and Bay Area rap icon Larry June — using creativity and culture to build something bigger than himself.

Rooted in Oakland, powered by community, and driven by purpose.

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In Episode 8, Justin and Stefan reunite after a 1 year hiatus to recap their 2025. They share updates on how their careers and personal lives have developed since Episode 7 before getting into the pros and cons of working in sports. Finally, they close out the show with their goals for 2026 and what the P&P Family can expect from them in the future.

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