In Part 2 of our conversation with Brenden Lee, founder of Project 214, we go deeper into how futsal connects people, purpose, and personal growth. Brenden shares the next phase of his vision — from partnering with Vanta Athletics to bring rooftop futsal to downtown Dallas, to shaping a mentorship culture built on empathy and expression. He opens up about the challenges that shaped him, the role of mental health in coaching, and how Project 214 is evolving into a creative hub where players, parents, and mentors come together through the love of the game. This episode is equal parts inspiration, vulnerability, and vision — a reminder that sport is just the beginning. (138 words)

Key Talking Points

• Partnering with Vanta Athletics to launch rooftop futsal at Plaza of the Americas

• How futsal becomes a platform for mentorship and community impact

• Creating safe spaces for kids and families to connect beyond the game

• Blending art, culture, and sport into a creative ecosystem

• Building confidence and self-expression through the game

• The importance of mental health and self-awareness for coaches and players

• Lessons from personal struggles and rediscovering purpose through service

• Bridging generations and cultures through pickup play and shared experiences

• The rise of futsal facilities and grassroots energy across North Texas

• How Project 214 is inspiring the next generation to play, create, and belong

Tune In to Learn

How Brenden Lee is redefining what futsal means for Dallas — as a game, a community, and a space for healing, growth, and connection.

Quotes from Brenden Lee

• “Project 214 feels like servitude — a way to give purpose and connection to something bigger than me.”

• “I want kids to feel seen, heard, and safe — that’s what this project is about.”

• “Futsal is just the bridge; what we’re really building is community.”

• “Vanta Athletics shares the same ethos — it’s about people coming together through the game.”

• “Sometimes you have to shed old versions of yourself to find the authentic you.”

• “Sports culture rarely talks about mental health — but it’s okay to say you’re down and seek help.”

• “Project 214 was born from pain but built on love — that’s what makes it real.”

• “The World Cup will bring energy, but our goal is to sustain that culture long after.”

• “Every kid deserves a place to belong, to create, to express who they are.”

• “My greatest inspiration is the little kid version of me who just needed a hug and a chance to be seen.”

📲 Connect with Brenden Lee

📷 Instagram (Personal): @brendenlee17

📷 Instagram (Project 214): @project_2.1.4

🌐 Website: theproject214.com

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