The BSL Team
Logan Nichols - President
Klint Neal - VP of Communications & Outreach
Jeffrey Manning - VP of Finance
Born and raised in Texas, Logan has played kickball in multiple leagues across the country before finally settling in Dallas. If not on the fields, you will find Logan spending time with friends or working with clients in his real estate career.
Jeffrey Manning - VP of Finance
Klint Neal - VP of Communications & Outreach
Jeffrey Manning - VP of Finance
Jeffrey is originally from North Carolina and has been in Dallas for a few years playing multiple recreational sports, including kickball, dodgeball, and sand volleyball. By day, Jeffrey is a Sr. Director for a medical software company, and when not doing his part to save the world, he loves traveling the world and experiencing different cultures.
Klint Neal - VP of Communications & Outreach
Klint Neal - VP of Communications & Outreach
Klint Neal - VP of Communications & Outreach
Originally from southern Oklahoma, Klint moved to Texas after graduate school in 2012. Highly involved in his communities, he has a passion for service and community organizing. Outside of Born events, he enjoys spending time with his husband and two dogs.
klint@bornsportsleague.com
Julia Dang - VP of Sports
Chris Mendyka - VP of Community Engagement
Klint Neal - VP of Communications & Outreach
Born and raised in the suburbs of Houston, Julia has been running the streets of Dallas since college graduation. Julia has served as kickball team Mother/Captain since the conception of BSL. When she gets a break away from her kickball children, you can catch her serving on the pickleball court or serving at Sue Ellen's.
Chris Mendyka - VP of Community Engagement
Chris Mendyka - VP of Community Engagement
Chris Mendyka - VP of Community Engagement
Chris was born and raised in Connecticut but, after living in several cities across the country, he moved to Dallas in 2022. Each new city brought its own new opportunities to connect with local communities, finding common ground within social groups while appreciating the unique differences each person brings. With a strong background in
Chris was born and raised in Connecticut but, after living in several cities across the country, he moved to Dallas in 2022. Each new city brought its own new opportunities to connect with local communities, finding common ground within social groups while appreciating the unique differences each person brings. With a strong background in community engagement, social event planning, and localized LGBTQ+ volunteer work, Chris is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where we can all grow, give back, and have fun together. He looks forward to discovering and sharing more ways for everyone in our community to connect and thrive.
Jake Hopgood - Volleyball Director
Chris Mendyka - VP of Community Engagement
Chris Mendyka - VP of Community Engagement
Jake is a DFW native who loves volleyball and playing outside with his pup, Brit. He enjoys playing sports as a competitive outlet and as a way to promote inclusivity and build community.
Mason Matus - Cornhole Director
Andrew Smith - Pickleball Director
Mason Matus - Cornhole Director
Mason was born and raised in a little farm town called West, TX just a short drive south of Dallas. When he’s not playing sports with his BSL family you can usually find him working on his photography and hanging out with his big brother and friends.
Hayden Neal - Kickball Director
Andrew Smith - Pickleball Director
Mason Matus - Cornhole Director
Born and raised in Texas, Hayden and his partner joined BSL as a way to meet new friends and to serve the community. He spends his time off the field hanging out with friends and taking pictures of his cat and can be often found at Woodys on the weekends.
Andrew Smith - Pickleball Director
Andrew Smith - Pickleball Director
Andrew Smith - Pickleball Director
Originally from Wilson, NC, I’ve lived in DC and recently relocated to Dallas, TX. I work in National Communications at AT&T, combining storytelling, graphic design, and video production to highlight the company’s community impact. Pickleball is my favorite way to meet new people—I play almost daily! Outside of work and pickleball, I love
Originally from Wilson, NC, I’ve lived in DC and recently relocated to Dallas, TX. I work in National Communications at AT&T, combining storytelling, graphic design, and video production to highlight the company’s community impact. Pickleball is my favorite way to meet new people—I play almost daily! Outside of work and pickleball, I love traveling, concerts, and spending time with my dogs, Max and Moose. Loyal, caring, and always up for great conversations, fun adventures, or a chill night in!
