Today we’d like to introduce you to Kathy O’Meara.
Hi Kathy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
The story of The Klubhouse begins on a baseball field.
In 2021, Covid restrictions were just starting to lift and former Oakland A’s pitcher, Tim Kubisnki had recently started giving lessons to a few local baseball players in San Luis Obispo.
Kathy O’Meara brought her then 8 year-old son, Jack to Stockton Field to meet up with a few friends and get a group lesson with Tim.
As the weeks passed and his baseball skills improved, so did his love of the game. The lessons were not just working on the mechanics; there was a joy and ease about Tim’s approach. He knew how to bring out the best in each child he worked with – focusing on strengths and building confidence with each lesson.
There was a connection Tim has with kids that’s hard to duplicate. Along with his elite athleticism – it’s his gift. It’s common to hear Tim be self-deprecating during a lesson rather than embarrass a child. If they take a bad swing, Tim’s common response is, “Come on, Tim. Throw a good pitch!”
Word spread quickly about Tim in San Luis Obispo. Before long, he had a full schedule, and parents were eager to get their kid in front of a former MLBer who’s connection with kids was just as strong as his baseball skills.
In 2022, he started Kubinski Baseball Factory, home of the Bruins Baseball Club, a competitive, development-focused club program for players ages 8u-14u.
But he wasn’t done.
His next idea was to build an indoor facility – a community hub where kids could be free of social media and pressures, train in a variety of sports, and build connections with players and coaches.
He found the perfect place, a 12,000 square foot former warehouse in San Luis Obispo. It was a blank canvas and as soon as Tim saw it, he envisioned a fully turfed floor with retractable batting cages, an after-school program, birthday parties, sports of all kinds – a place kids where can feel accepted and grow both in body and mind.
But he needed a partner to get if off the ground.
He put some feelers out to small group of trusted parents and friends. Kathy and McCormick O’Meara were among them.
Since they first met Tim in 2021, they had enrolled their two other boys in the Bruins program and spent the past five years watching Tim handle multiple baseball teams, practices, games, parents, and players – and one thing had remained consistent – his relationships with the kids. Despite the pressures of it all, he never faltered from developing his players through positivity and kindness.
Kathy and McCormick were in, and before long, the three of them got keys to 820 Capitolio Way, San Luis Obispo and The Klubhouse was born.
Before The Klubhouse, Kathy O’Meara spent years as a television news anchor and reporter on the Central Coast before stepping away to raise her three sons. What began as a mother watching her sons develop a love for sports eventually led to an unexpected opportunity to help build something meaningful for the community. Drawing on her background in communications and community engagement, Kathy took on the business side of The Klubhouse, helping turn a shared passion for youth sports into a nonprofit dedicated to developing kids on and off the field. She branded it
“The Klubhouse” giving a nod to Tim’s last name “Kubinski” and combining Bruins Blue and Oakland A’s green into the logo.
Together, they set up a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, KO Sport and Fitness, assembled a board of directors comprised of community leaders, and held a 200-person fundraiser launch party in May which has allowed them to build The Klubhouse from the ground up.
Since April of 2026, The Klubhouse went from a bare, concrete, empty shell to a 65 -yard indoor turf field and batting cage facility where kids come to train, play and belong.
From a business perspective, the mutual respect Kathy and Tim have for each other’s strengths is an asset for future growth. Kathy oversees business operations, compliance, marketing, and strategic growth, while Tim oversees athletic programming, camps, clinics, and day-to-day sports activities and development.
Together it works.
Tim will frequently tell Kathy he can’t do what she does and her quick response is “and I can’t either!”
What began as Tim’s vision has grown into something much bigger. The goal isn’t simply to develop better athletes. It’s to create a place where kids from every background have an opportunity to build confidence, find their people, and discover what they’re capable of.
Because ultimately, The Klubhouse isn’t just about building better athletes. It’s about building stronger kids.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Oh yes. Transforming an empty warehouse into a youth sports facility has come with its share of unexpected challenges. Navigating city regulations, parking requirements, permits, and the realities of launching a nonprofit from the ground up has been a steep learning curve! There have been setbacks, expenses, and plenty of moments that tested our patience, but we’ve remained focused on the big picture; creating something meaningful and lasting for kids in our community. We believe there is a real need for an indoor facility in San Luis Obispo, and we’ve never doubted its potential.
The biggest lesson has been learning that a good idea is only the beginning. Bringing it to life takes patience, persistence, and a lot of people to believe in what you’re building.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about The Klubhouse (KO Sport and Fitness, Inc.)?
The Klubhouse is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit indoor sports and training facility in San Luis Obispo, California dedicated to training young athletes both physically and mentally.
Our 12,000 square foot facility features a large indoor turf field, retractable batting cages, and space for athletes to train in a variety of sports. We offer individual and group training, camps, clinics, team practices, and youth programming, with plans for an after-school program.
What sets The Klubhouse apart is our commitment to developing the whole athlete. We are bringing in sports psychologists, nutritionists, and lecturers to enhance our sports programming. We believe sports are about more than wins, losses and statistics. They’re about confidence, discipline, resilience, friendships, and belonging.
As a nonprofit, our long-term goal is to make these opportunities accessible to kids regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. Through community partnerships, sponsorships, and donations, we’re working to remove financial barriers that too often keep children on the sidelines.
We’re especially proud of the relationships we’re building with experienced coaches, professional athletes, local organizations, and families who share our belief that every child deserves an opportunity to participate.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success is measured by the impact we have on the kids who walk through our doors.
If a child who lacks confidence finds it here, or another athlete discovers a passion for new sport, or a kid finds a place where they feel they belong, that’s success.
Building a financially sustainable nonprofit is essential to making that possible. And if The Klubhouse becomes a place where kids find happiness, parents trust sending them, and the community takes pride in supporting, then we are successful.
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