The Road to LA28: Growing Team Handball Across the U.S.

<p>As the countdown to the <strong>2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles</strong> begins, a new wave of momentum is building behind one of the world’s most electric sports: team handball.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Playeasy Warmup</em>, host Kerri Shields sits down with <strong>Michael King, CEO of USA Team Handball</strong>, to explore what it takes to grow a sport in the U.S. from the ground up. From his journey as a national team athlete to leading the organization at a pivotal moment, Michael shares how USA Team Handball is building infrastructure, creating opportunities, and capturing attention across the country.</p><p>They dive into:</p><ul><li>Why team handball is gaining traction in the U.S.</li><li>What makes the sport so fast-paced and captivating</li><li>How destinations and host cities play a role in growth</li><li>The strategy behind athlete recruitment and development</li><li>What success looks like on the road to LA28</li></ul><p><br></p>