Tallahassee, Florida, United States
National Champion Head Coach for Florida State eSports and incoming FSU Sport Management (MS) candidate with a focus on Athlete Recruitment and Player Personnel. I specialize in building competitive teams from the ground up, utilizing data-driven scouting as well as NIL strategy to secure and develop top-tier talent. My background extends into play-by-play radio broadcasting and sports writing for WVFS 89.7 FM, and Events and Facilities for FSU Athletics. I’m looking for opportunities in collegiate recruiting and scouting, and I’m always happy to connect with staff, GAs, personnel departments, and everyone in between. Let's talk and be great together!
▪ Coach Splatoon team to a Fall 2023 National Championship victory, going undefeated at 8-0. ▪ In four years, coached team to two national championship appearances, two national semifinal appearances, and one 3rd place finish in a league with over 160 teams. ▪ Found and built a competitive collegiate Splatoon program from the ground up, recruiting and coaching players for five seasons and counting. ▪ Advocate for NIL opportunities for all eSports athletes, initiating discussions with club and Florida State University athletic officials to establish pathways for player brand partnerships. ▪ Manage team and opponent scheduling, operations, sponsorships, and player contracts. ▪ Recruit players from countless Florida counties, going from 13 to 35 people in Fall 2025, a 170% increase. ▪ Further recruitment of players, leading to a 400% increase in rookie players in Fall 2024. ▪ Communicate between players, other collegiate teams, and league heads promptly and respectfully. ▪ Increase visibility of Florida State eSports through social media promotion, university involvement, and competitive success. ▪ Design promotional graphics and team materials to support recruitment, match announcements, and social media outreach. ▪ Mentor players on leadership, teamwork, and professional communication skills. ▪ Preached time management in all players, ensuring a 99% on-time percentage to practices and matches. ▪ Coached a player to an All-League selection in Fall 2023. ▪ Implement advanced data analysis for roster construction, player selection, and match preparation. ▪ Provide constructive feedback and guidance regarding player performance. ▪ Assist in organizing travel logistics for seasonal LAN tournament events.
▪ Spearhead the development and launch of the first Name, Image, and Likeness program for a non-athletics club at Florida State University. ▪.Add players to a centralized database connecting players with potential brand sponsors. ▪ Author a comprehensive NIL best practices guide to educate players on brand negotiation, contract analysis, and mandatory FTC disclosure regulations. ▪ Create and administer all program documentation, including the opt-in addendum. ▪ Serve as the primary NIL advisor for all players, providing guidance on personal branding, social media conduct, and navigating sponsorship opportunities. ▪ Manage the program's promotional strategy by highlighting successful player brand deals on official social media channels, increasing program visibility. ▪ Monitor evolving federal, state, and university policies to ensure the program's compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Manage social media for FSU Esports’ national championship-winning Splatoon 3 program. • Grew the account by 2,500 percent in audience size through consistent content and engagement • Create graphics, posts, short‑form videos, and informational posts about the team. • Produce original visual and video content tailored to match results and program branding. • Develop a visual design language using in‑game characters to establish a consistent team brand. • Plan and execute photoshoots to generate original visual content for social platforms. • Engage directly with the Splatoon and collegiate esports community.
▪ Analyze and chart live, play-by-play game events and player statistics in real-time directly from arena-side. ▪ Operate data-collection software to log comprehensive game data. ▪ Utilize rapid identification of complex basketball concepts and statistical outcomes. ▪ Maintain exceptional focus and data integrity in a fast-paced, live-game environment. ▪ Manage a flexible, game-based schedule, providing dependable and punctual in-person coverage for assigned collegiate basketball matchups.
▪ Acted as a primary gameday ambassador for Seminole Boosters and Premium Hospitality, representing the university with a high standard of professionalism. ▪ Provided an exceptional guest experience by delivering the N.O.L.E.S. standard of service to all premium suite and club seat patrons. ▪ Ensured a safe and seamless gameday experience by consistently enforcing all stadium policies and procedures in premium areas. ▪ Managed guest flow and safety by assisting with the efficient movement of fans throughout premium seating sections. ▪ Executed comprehensive gameday duties, including welcoming guests, managing premium access with wristbands, and maintaining the cleanliness of hospitality spaces. ▪ Served as a key liaison between guests and gameday operations teams, including catering and maintenance, to promptly address all facility and service needs. ▪ Proactively monitored premium spaces to anticipate guest needs, address requests, and coordinate with catering to maintain food and beverage service levels. ▪ Resolved hundreds of guest inquiries and issues in real-time.
▪ Write 210 professional stories about the four major American sports leagues, their teams, and Florida State athletics and broadcast written work on air. ▪ Participate in the weekly sports radio podcast “Tomahawk Talk”, discussing sports in a panel with other WVFS Sports staff. ▪ Live-tweeted play-by-play, scoring updates, and key moments during broadcasts. ▪ Manage in-game audience interaction through Twitter replies, reposts, and score confirmations to support listener engagement. ▪ Track post performance during and after games to evaluate reach, engagement, and content effectiveness. ▪ Create graphics for social media to help fans follow a live game's results. ▪ Provide live scoring updates for Florida State Football and Soccer on social media. ▪ Research and present analytics in preparation for shifts and shows as well as on air.
▪ Delivered outstanding guest service across various roles, including ushering, ticket scanning, and concourse greeting, ensuring a welcoming and memorable experience for thousands of fans each event night ▪ Provided accurate directions, event information, and arena policies to guests, promoting a safe, informed, and enjoyable environment ▪ Proactively identified and addressed guest needs, resolving concerns with professionalism and positivity to uphold a world-class standard of service ▪ Monitored crowd flow and guest behavior to support a secure atmosphere without compromising the overall energy and excitement of the event ▪ Assisted with parking operations when needed, directing vehicle traffic and supporting guest entry from lot to gate to enhance overall event logistics ▪ Contributed to a cohesive and responsive event operations team, maintaining flexibility and enthusiasm in a fast-paced, high-attendance environment