Meet the Team
Michael Fealey
Michael Fealey
Michael Fealey
Michael Fealey is a dynamic, values-driven leader with over 20 years of experience at the
intersection of sports, community development, and business innovation.
Originally from London, England, and now a U.S. Permanent Resident based in Denver, Colorado, Michael brings a global perspective to sport development, rooted in decades of leader
Michael Fealey is a dynamic, values-driven leader with over 20 years of experience at the
intersection of sports, community development, and business innovation.
Originally from London, England, and now a U.S. Permanent Resident based in Denver, Colorado, Michael brings a global perspective to sport development, rooted in decades of leadership across coaching, sponsorship, team operations, and grassroots programming.
His career spans transformative roles in the U.K., Canada, and the U.S., including serving as Head
Coach and Director of Rugby for championship-winning teams, General Manager of the Summer of
Celebration of Rugby at Fletcher’s Fields in Ontario, and founder of Citizens Sports—a consultancy
dedicated to making sport more affordable and accessible to youth and amateur athletes.
Michael is also an experienced entrepreneur, having launched and operated successful ventures in
hospitality and home services that sharpened his business acumen and customer engagement
expertise.
Michael's leadership in launching community rugby festivals, strategic partnerships, and innovative
fundraising models—such as “Sponsor Speed Dating”—demonstrates a proven ability to deliver
mission-aligned events and scalable funding strategies. He is an advocate for youth access,
inclusion, and athlete development, with certifications from USA Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), and the England & Wales Cricket Board.
Michael holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Performance Coaching from the University of Stirling (Scotland) and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Development from the University of East London.
His enduring passion for women’s rugby, athlete empowerment, and building sustainable pathways makes him a driving force behind the development of a professional women’s rugby league in the United States.
Karl Dakin
Michael Fealey
Michael Fealey
Karl Dakin is a seasoned executive and thought leader with more than four decades of experience
guiding entrepreneurial ventures, scaling innovative organizations, and designing capital acquisition
strategies across sectors.
He brings a unique blend of legal, financial, and operational expertise that makes him particularly well-suited for B
Karl Dakin is a seasoned executive and thought leader with more than four decades of experience
guiding entrepreneurial ventures, scaling innovative organizations, and designing capital acquisition
strategies across sectors.
He brings a unique blend of legal, financial, and operational expertise that makes him particularly well-suited for Board leadership within mission-driven, high-growth organizations, including those in the sports industry.
As Founder of Dakin Capital, Mr. Dakin has served as a strategic advisor and capital coach to
hundreds of startups, nonprofits, and community ventures, focusing on sustainable business models
and alternative funding solutions.
His background includes executive roles as COO of Splish Naturals and director for businesses and charitable organizations spanning healthcare, hospitality, mining, agriculture, and education.
His leadership style is collaborative and impact-focused, with a track record of building strong stakeholder networks and advancing organizational goals through innovation and strategic funding.
Mr. Dakin is nationally recognized for his work in crowdfunding, economic development, and
community capital. He has served as Principal Investigator for U.S. Department of Commerce
research on small business commercialization and continues to pioneer new approaches to funding
underserved sectors, including youth sports and workforce housing. He also leads initiatives to
integrate artificial intelligence into entrepreneurship education through his proprietary AI avatar, CAP, and other digital tools that extend knowledge and support business growth.
In addition to his business leadership, Mr. Dakin is a dedicated educator. As an Adjunct Faculty
member at the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business, he created and teaches courses on international finance and capital strategy.
He regularly publishes research, educational content, and funding insights, including the Instant Funding newsletter and Successful Funding live-streamed show.
With a Juris Doctor and a BBA from Washburn University, and as a licensed attorney in Colorado
since 1980, Mr. Dakin combines technical acumen with practical experience.
His current affiliations include the Council of Development Finance Agencies.
tribes & territories
Tribal Structure
Tribal Structure
Tribal Structure
Each Senior Professional Team will be fed by a Central "Academy" consisting of 10 Teams for athletes aged U14 - U23.
Player Pathway
Tribal Structure
Tribal Structure
Each Academy Team will select Athletes from its Age Grade Feeder Conference, comprised of 5 Development Teams.
Talent I.D.
Tribal Structure
Talent I.D.
With Competition as the Filter, Athletes in each Age Group will participate in 1 Week of Training Camp and 1 Week of Competition.
Territories
Tribal Structure
Talent I.D.
Tribes will be designated for specific markets based on population as well as location, with a minimum population of 30m residents targeted.
