The Pickup Project

Great people make great communities. Meet one who's doing both on and off the court. 🏀

Meet Lukas Springman from our Indianapolis community!

Off the court, he's a Senior Project Manager at Milhaus, where he oversees multi-family construction projects from budgeting and logistics to quality control and team leadership. When he's not working, you'll find him cheering on the Pacers, exploring new restaurants, taking weekend trips, or spending time with his wife, family, and friends.

For him, Friday mornings are all about competition, connection, and ending the week with a great group of people. It's the relationships built on the court that make The Pickup Project something he looks forward to every week.

He's always looking to connect with construction subcontractors and industry partners in the Midwest who specialize in the multi-family space.

Know a great subcontractor or industry partner in the Midwest?

🔗 Connect with him on LinkedIn:
https://zurl.co/0jP3H

Or better yet, join us for a Friday morning run and build your network on and off the court. 🏀🤝

One of the biggest misconceptions about competition is that it's about beating other people.

The healthiest competition is internal.

Every week, you have an opportunity to ask:

Can I communicate better?

Can I stay composed under pressure?

Can I respond to failure with curiosity instead of frustration?

Those lessons don't stay on the court.

They follow you into boardrooms, businesses, families, and friendships.

Competition isn't just about performance.

It's about personal development.

Competition isn't making you a better player, it's making you a better person.

Most people celebrate the shots that go in.

But every made basket started with someone willing to take the shot.

Not every attempt finds the net. Some bounce out. Some get blocked. Some make everyone wonder why you even tried.

And that's part of the game.

The real question isn't, "Will this shot go in?"

It's, "Will you take it?"

Every shot is a chance. Every shot carries a little risk. But every shot also says, "I believe I can."

Sometimes believing in yourself means taking the shot instead of passing it away.

Not because you're guaranteed to score...

But because you'll never know what you're capable of if you never try 🏀

The lights reflected beautifully across the court this morning.

It was a simple reminder...

Those lights wouldn't mean much if no one showed up.

A basketball court is just an empty space until people fill it with energy. Until the first ball bounces. Until conversations begin. Until strangers become teammates and friends.

This court had a purpose today because people chose to be here.

While many were still sleeping, these players were already moving. Hearts racing. Lungs working. Sharing laughs between plays. Starting their Friday with exercise, connection, and a game they love.

The lights may brighten the court, but it's the people who bring it to life.

"The best part of Friday isn't just the basketball. It's the people you get to play with."

For Lukas, The Pickup Project is more than competition, it's a place to challenge yourself, build relationships, and end the week surrounded by people who want to grow together.

Every Friday, professionals from different backgrounds step onto the same court with one goal: compete hard, encourage one another, and leave with stronger connections than they came with.

That's what community looks like.

🏀 Pickup Tip #01

We all want to jump straight into the first game, but spending just 5–10 minutes warming up can make a big difference.

A proper warm-up helps:
✅ Reduce the risk of injury
✅ Improve your performance
✅ Get your body game-ready from the very first possession

The best ability is availability. Take a few minutes to prepare so you can enjoy every minute on the court.

Who's joining us this week?

Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different stories.

Some of us have been playing for years. Some are stepping onto the court for the very first time.

Some grew up here. Some are new to the city. Some are chasing fitness. Others are simply looking for a place to belong.

What brings us together isn't our age, our profession, or where we come from.

It's the choice to show up—for the game, for each other, and for a community where everyone is welcome.

Because the best teams aren't built by finding people who are the same.

They're built by creating a place where everyone belongs.