Join Chat By The Pitch for an inspiring and creative conversation with Brenden Lee, founder of Project 214 and a driving force in Dallas’s futsal community. Brenden shares how Project 214 evolved from a simple idea into a cultural movement — blending futsal, art, music, and mentorship into one collective. He dives deep into the roots of street culture, the influence of skateboarding, and why creating safe, expressive spaces for players to grow matters more than ever. From local training sessions to community impact, this episode explores how futsal can reconnect people, creativity, and purpose — both on and off the court. (128 words)

Key Talking Points

• The origin and inspiration behind Project 214

• Bridging futsal, skateboarding, and creative expression

• Building a community-first, culture-driven environment

• Creating safe spaces for players and families

• Balancing structure with freedom in player development

• The role of parents in aligning with their athletes’ goals

• Mentorship through futsal and creativity

• Finding joy and authenticity in the process

• How futsal becomes a bridge for art, music, and life

• Why Project 214 is always evolving — never finished, always growing

Tune In to Learn

How Brenden Lee is using futsal as a platform for culture, creativity, and connection — building an ecosystem where athletes, artists, and dreamers can grow together.

Quotes from Brenden Lee

• “Project 214 is about creating a safe place — safe to train, safe to play, safe to just be creative.”

• “Futsal is the bridge between structure and street — it’s raw, expressive, and human.”

• “Community is culture. It’s about breaking bread, not breaking each other.”

• “We’re all weird in some form or fashion — and that’s what makes us special.”

• “I skateboarded growing up, and that freedom of being yourself is what I want players to feel in futsal.”

• “If I can help one kid find joy in the game again, that’s success.”

• “I’m not trying to own the culture — I’m just trying to add to it.”

• “When players and parents align their goals, real growth happens.”

• “This project feels like the most authentic version of me.”

• “It’s called Project 214 for a reason — it’s always evolving.”

📲 Connect with Brenden Lee

📷 Instagram (Personal): @brendenlee17

📷 Instagram (Project 214): @project_2.1.4

🌐 Website: theproject214.com

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