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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NexCourt's role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas?

NexCourt was awarded a contract by the North Texas World Cup Committee to build six mini-pitch futsal courts across the region, each roughly 5,000 square feet. Mark Kundysek told Justin McKenzie the referral came from FC Dallas, for whom NexCourt has built six mini-pitch soccer courts over the past six years. The committee's goal is to leave a lasting soccer legacy in the region.{}

Where and when are the World Cup futsal ribbon cuttings taking place?

The first ribbon cutting was held at the Esperanza Community Center in North Dallas on June 20, followed by George Stevens Park in downtown Arlington on June 26. Kundysek said the events typically include mayors, players, and groups of kids, with heartfelt speeches and jerseys, and that NexCourt expects to complete additional installations over the following 30 to 45 days.

How did Mark Kundysek start NexCourt?

While working inside sales at Reed Plastics in Grand Prairie in 1988-89, Kundysek noticed interlocking plastic tiles in his sales manager's office and researched the manufacturer, Sport Court in Salt Lake City. He wrote a letter expressing interest, invested about $250 for a dealer kit with samples and brochures, and hit the road. His first three courts were built in 1991 in Arlington, Southlake, and University Park.

What is futsal, and why does NexCourt say it matters for young players?

Futsal, also called mini-pitch soccer, uses a ball with almost no air, so play stays below the waist rather than involving headers or slide tackles. Kundysek told McKenzie the format sharpens passing and foot skills while building teamwork and character. The courts give kids, coaches, and trainers a dedicated neighborhood space to practice and develop technical ability.

Which foundations and pro-sports partners has NexCourt worked with?

Over 25 years with the Dallas Mavericks Foundation, NexCourt has built close to 50 basketball courts. It has also completed roughly 50 of Nancy Lieberman's Dream Courts across North Texas and Oklahoma over 17 years, plus projects with the Dallas Stars Foundation, FC Dallas Foundation, Children's Cancer Fund of Dallas, Make-A-Wish, and the Dak Prescott Foundation.

Beyond civic projects, what does NexCourt's core business look like today?

Kundysek said backyard game courts still make up about 60% of NexCourt's business, a category the company has served continuously since 1991. The 2021 pickleball boom added a commercial pipeline of pay-for-play investors, including the recently completed 16-court City Pickle in North Fort Worth and a 12-court facility underway in Celina. The company also builds volleyball, sand volleyball, and bocce courts.

How can communities, foundations, or homeowners reach NexCourt?

Kundysek directed listeners to nexcourt.com and the company's Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages, where NexCourt is posting drone video of the World Cup court installations. The office phone number shared on the episode is 817-283-4646. He encouraged residents to attend the ribbon cuttings in person or follow the World Cup committee's announcements online.