Nixa High School isn’t just building winning teams, it’s building one of the most ambitious athletic programs in the state of Missouri. On the latest episode of The Starting Lineup, Nixa Athletic Director Brandon Clark breaks down how the district has grown into a powerhouse across more than 45 sports while supporting over 1,400 student-athletes from junior high through high school. From strategic coaching hires to long-term facility planning, Clark shares the mindset driving Nixa’s sustained success.

Check out the full episode audio below and hear how Nixa continues raising the bar across the Ozarks:

One of the biggest topics in the interview centers around the Apex Center, Nixa’s year-old indoor turf facility that has quickly become the busiest building in the district. What started with skepticism has turned into a centerpiece for athletics, school activities, community events, and even academic testing. Clark also discusses the next wave of facility expansion plans, including future baseball and softball complexes, upgraded soccer and track venues, and continued investment in turf fields as schools across the region compete in what many now call the “facilities arms race.”

The conversation also highlights the incredible success Nixa is seeing this spring. From conference championships in track and field to top-ranked baseball and girls soccer programs, the Eagles continue producing elite athletes and college-level talent at an impressive rate. Clark points to a simple philosophy that fuels the culture across the district: “It doesn’t matter, get better.” As Nixa prepares for continued enrollment growth and future expansion, that mindset remains at the center of everything the program is building.