RISE Sports Marketing was founded to leverage extensive industry experience to help startups, early-stage companies, and established brands maximize their sports marketing potential. As a boutique sports marketing and sales agency, we specialize in strategic brand positioning, product marketing, sponsorship sales and activation, and event and experiential marketing. The agency also excels in athlete procurement and management, delivering tailored sponsorship strategies that drive brand engagement and revenue growth. By collaborating closely with athletes, brands, and properties, our team crafts innovative marketing solutions, business development strategies, and sales solutions that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results.

I began my career as an NCAA Division III basketball coach, where I learned the power of leadership and team dynamics. That experience sparked a 20-plus-year journey in sports marketing and business development, ultimately fueling my passion for RISE Sports Marketing. Throughout my career, I’ve held senior roles with some of the industry’s most recognized brands and agencies, including Electronic Arts, New Era Cap, AND1 Basketball, CAA Sports, Priority Sports & Entertainment, and MVP. As a former athlete, coach, agent, and executive, I’ve devoted my life to the business of sports and the people, relationships, and communities that make it so powerful.