Tommy Knapp

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Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) @ Fort Lauderdale United FC
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, United States
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About Tommy Knapp

Make it happen! As an "Uber Connector" with a lifetime passion of bringing good and talented people together, entering the world of recruiting was a natural fit for Tommy. Now, with a dedicated focus on Pickleball and Sports sectors, to go along with the traditional sectors of Technology, Financial Services and Engineering, his knack for piecing the puzzle together is helping discover and attract Top Talent to the emerging (and exploding!) sectors of the Pickleball and Entertainment space, as well as Tech, BFSI and Engineering.A veteran of traditional sports, with more than a decade of experience in the NFL, MLB, NHL and NASL, Tommy was introduced to Pickleball in 2015 and has been involved with some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the game. And with the Miami Marlins he designed a corporate engagement program that was widely recognized as the leading business program in professional sports. He is currently an avid and expert "Builder of Companies and Careers" as well as an advocate, competitor, and business enthusiast of the fastest growing sport in the U.S. - PICKLEBALL! As a Sports Business consultant, Tommy has worked on various projects ranging from the production of David Beckham's Inter Miami pre-launch social media campaign with AKQA and Blue Bunny Productions to operating The Dolphins Business Combine "Deep Dive" into Esports.Tommy's distinctive skill set and experience, across multiple major traditional sports leagues and teams, combined with his various business projects, make him a sought after host, moderator, speaker and panelist. He's originated and curated the business networking brands B2B (Baseball to Business) and E2E and has delivered content at DreamHack Atlanta, the Diamond Club at Marlins Park, Mana Convention Center Wynwood and the Adrienne Arsht Center to name just a few.

Tommy Knapp's Current Company Details
Fort Lauderdale United FC

Fort Lauderdale United Fc

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Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Website:
ftlutd.com
Employees:
65
Tommy Knapp Work Experience Details
  • Fort Lauderdale United Fc
    Chief Commercial Officer (Cco)
    Fort Lauderdale United Fc
    Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us
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  • The Fort
    Director Of Partnerships
    The Fort 2023 - Present
    The Fort Rises: Unleashing A 43 Premier Pickleball Court Facility Via Landmark Public-Private Initiative.Perfect for social and competitive players alike; with 43 pickleball courts and the WORLD'S FIRST PICKLEBALL (specific) STADIUM. Experience open and reserved play, clinics, leagues, tournaments, or simply enjoy watching touring pros train up close. Rain or shine, 14 courts are weatherproof, ensuring uninterrupted play. With an on-site pro shop, locker rooms, and a post-play recovery center, we promise an unparalleled pickleball experience.South Florida’s premier social sports destination. It’s where the thrill of pickleball meets the relaxed South Florida lifestyle. Dive into competitive games, savor made-from-scratch culinary delights, and sip on crafted beverages. Whether you’re here to challenge your limits or to bask in the social scene, it’s the perfect place for sports enthusiasts, foodies, friends, and corporate events alike. Find your place at The Fort!
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  • The Pickle Games
    Director Of Partnerships
    The Pickle Games 2023 - 2024
    The largest pickleball festival and tournament in the world! Hosted at the iconic Miami Marine Stadium overlooking Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami.
  • Vensure Employer Solutions
    Senior Business Development Specialist
    Vensure Employer Solutions 2022 - 2024
    Chandler, Az, Us
    Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Specialists: Nearshore, Contract, RPO, Retained, Contingent, and Hourly Solutions.We source the right talent based on your needs. Sit back while we analyze your company’s details and design targeted job listings to attract talent that fits your profile. Our three pronged approach via Vensure, Solvo, and Hirefinder pulls from a robust candidate pipeline, including industry specific networking sites, college and university partnerships, and employee, client and placement referrals.Candidates are screened and selected for you.Feel confident knowing we screen and select applicants using proven evaluation methods. Our in-person interviews and skills testing focus on finding a great fit for your job(s) and culture.At Solvo (Nearshore solution), talent is hired and onboarded.Onboard your new team member(s) using your typical systems and processes just as you would any other new hires. We ensure your new talent is welcomed, comfortable, trained, and ready to go.Vensure also offers a multitude of solutions designed to meet the needs of growing businesses. From a small business owner to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Vensure connects tailored solutions with organizations of any size.Vfficient™, Vensure’s (HCM) technology, addresses the ever-changing landscape of payroll, benefits, and human resources (HR). Powered by PrismHR, the largest payroll, benefits, and HR engine for both professional employer organizations (PEO) and administrative service organizations (ASO). This user-friendly, cloud-based application simplifies HR tasks across the board.With thousands of clients around the US, Vensure Employer Services changes the way clients manage people, retain talent, accomplish goals, and improve company culture. Regain organizational peace-of-mind with the technology and industry best practices to accelerate your business.
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  • Benjamin Douglas
    Director Of Business Development
    Benjamin Douglas 2020 - 2022
    South Miami, Florida, Us
    With a vast and diverse network of business leaders, top executives and accomplished individuals, built over 20 years in traditional sports, gaming and esports industries, I search, source, discover and place talent in esports, gaming, crypto, cybersecurity and tech companies. Benjamin Douglas, is one of the top boutique recruiting firms in the country with a mission and passion to find the right talent and fit for positions within our clients organizations. Offering expert consultancy in permanent and contract recruitment, we help our clients achieve their business goals by finding highly qualified candidates to fulfil their needs.Based out of South Florida, with an International portfolio of clientele, Benjamin Douglas represents businesses across Technology, Financial Services and Engineering sectors.
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  • Miami Marlins, L.P.
    Manager, Corporate Engagement
    Miami Marlins, L.P. 2014 - 2019
    Miami, Florida, Us
    Manage the most comprehensive and robust business program in all of professional sports. Dot Connector, Matchmaker and Business Relationship Specialist. As the Manager of Corporate Engagement for the Marlins Baseball to Business program, I am responsible for procuring business opportunities for members within the Marlins baseball community.The Miami Marlins Baseball to Business (B2B) Program is a professional network of team partners/sponsors, suite holders, community leaders and season ticket holders and the various businesses they operate. The B2B was developed to "connect the dots" between members in the Marlins business community making them more productive and successful. The Marlins B2B Team actively engages members thru a variety of strategic networking events, special engagements, speaker series' and luncheons as well as an industry leading philosophy of proactive relationship building. Bottom line, we drive business home! Members of the Marlins corporate engagement program receive personal attention from the Marlins Executive Membership Team. A Member Profile is generated based on a needs assessment, review of annual goals and customer identification process. Introductions via signature programs such as "The Lead Off,” “Meeting on the Mound,“ “On Deck” and “’The Championship Series 97 and 03”" are followed by The Marlins Difference Maker - an executive team that actively researches and finds common needs between members, links them together and provides support to “Make Business Happen."
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  • Fort Lauderdale Strikers
    Commercial Director
    Fort Lauderdale Strikers 2009 - 2013
    Fort Lauderdale's Professional Soccer Team. The Strikers competed in the NASL ~ North American Soccer League ~ and played their home games at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.Originally Miami FC (2006-2010), the team was rebranded as the Strikers (2011-2016) and was sold by Traffic Sports to a small consortium of owners from Brazil including one of the greatest footballers of all time "the phenomenon" Ronaldo. Responsibilities included developing and building the team's brand, recruiting sales & marketing team, defining front office culture, increasing and engaging the corporate partner portfolio, projecting and driving annual team sales goals, creating marketing messages and strategic campaigns, setting budgets, broadening youth soccer partnerships and implementing fan engagement and loyalty programs.
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  • Florida Panthers
    Corporate Development
    Florida Panthers 2008 - 2009
    Sunrise, Florida, Us
    Corporate Development initiative. Sales/Retention and Servicing of CLUB Level & Suite Members, Season Ticket Holders and Groups. In addition, collaborate on CLUB Level Events in house and remotely to assist businesses in producing specific corporate goals/results by using their ADT CLUB Membership as a business tool.
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  • Miami Dolphins And Hard Rock Stadium
    Premium Seating Account Manager
    Miami Dolphins And Hard Rock Stadium 2006 - 2008
    Miami Gardens, Fl, Us
    Sales/Retention and Servicing of CLUB Level Members. Premium Seating consists of Club Seats, Field Club Seating, and Suite Inventory. In addition, collaborate on CLUB Level Events in house and remotely to assist businesses in producing specific corporate goals/results by using their CLUB Membership as a business tool.
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  • Tours Of Vision International
    President & Ceo
    Tours Of Vision International Jan 2001 - Dec 2006
    Domestic & International travel w/ the motto of: "Transforming the Way We See Ourselves & the World Through Travel."Responsible for organizing, implementing & executing more than 1,000 tours for more than 25,000 people around the globe. Customized trips for groups from 5 to 200 people spanning a unique & diverse spectrum. Traveled to Austria, Italy & Ireland w/ The Girl Scouts of Central NY, 1000 Islands & Alexandria Bay w/ business executives from the Bank of China, Peru & Ecuador w/ HS students from S. Florida & Bali, China, France, Spain, Greece, Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, Venezuela, & many more. Catalyst behind groundbreaking programs for Business Classes to NYC/Wall Street, College Campus Tours for sophmores & juniors in HS & a motivational/inspirational movement that taught kids about self empowerment while traveling from NYC to Philadelphia to DC w/ speakers, authors, entertainers & athletes."The world is a book, Those Who do not Travel Read only a Page."
  • Tsb
    Managing Partner
    Tsb Jan 2000 - Dec 2006
    TSB is a leading talent scout and designer, builder and consultant of facility development for cities, schools and professional sports organizations. A to ZScouting TalentDiscussion/Exploration Interest/Custom Outline/PurposeLocation/SpaceSize/ScopeTimelineDesign/Infrastructure/Internet RequirementsEquipment Procurement & DeliveryAssembly/Installation/ConnectionGaming Software/BetaPrograms: Education/Esports/EntertainmentHiring/TrainingForecasting/Payment Processing/Frictionless ExperienceMarketing/Website/Social/Data BasesSales/Registration/RevenueReporting/Analysis/MeasurementOngoing ManagementOriginally, the vision for TSB was conceived, in 2006, to work with professional sports teams and help them build high performing teams.  Today that focus has spread across both mature and emerging industries including gaming & esports, entertainment, luxury, technology, finance, law, VR, the Metaverse and many more.And, just like the acceleration of corporate evolution, TSB is changing the way business is done.
  • Optima Sports Group | Sports Analytics
    President & Gm Esports Division
    Optima Sports Group | Sports Analytics Jan 2000 - Dec 2006
    Bountiful, Ut, Us
    The leaders in Human Performance Modeling, Optima Sports Analytics provides a competitive advantage through cutting-edge Multinomial Data Fusion models, combining Bayesian Statistics with dynamic weighting and adaptive optimization algorithms. We identify and conceptualize each athlete’s individual physical and emotional resources in a threshold performance theory framework that allows us to accurately predict the following:1. Player Performance & Valuation2. Team Synergy & Culture3. Injury Propensity4. Player AcclimationEnsure each athlete fits your system and team culture while making an immediate on-field impact with our industry-leading analytics solution.
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  • City Of Fort Lauderdale
    Chief Esports Strategist
    City Of Fort Lauderdale Mar 2000 - Oct 2006
    Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us
    The City of Fort Lauderdale is implementing a strategic, well thought out game plan to embrace the Esports industry. Beginning at the ground level with a community youth program that will become the national model for cities around the country, Fort Lauderdale is also reaching out to well established "orgs" and both established and new entrants into the Esports event and tournament space to welcome them as collaborative partners. I specifically support the city on Esports Projects & Speciaties: Linking and Partnering Municipalities, CVB's, Sports Commissions & Schools on Esports Initiatives -- Organize Esports Leagues -- Promote & Host Esports Tournaments -- Promote & Host Esports Business Conferences & Panels -- Build Esports Communities & Grassroots Youth Programs -- Provide Infrastructure & Operations for Esports Partners -- Scout Esports Players & Talent Acquisition for Numerous Titles -- Liaison between Esports Athletes & College/Univeristy Scholarship Opportunities -- Educator to Esports Investors, Sponsors, Parents & "Nubes" in General -- Esports Online Safety & Cybersecurity Activist“There are over 150 million gamer's in America. Those gamer's want to gather. They want to sit next to each other, elbow to elbow, controller to controller.”
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  • Next Level Gaming
    Founder
    Next Level Gaming Apr 2000 - Sep 2006
    Gaming & Esports...World's most exciting Industry!The Next Level Gaming Esports Clubs and Academies were developed via a collaborative effort of gamers and concerned, well-informed parents with the intention of providing a safe, social, supervised physical environment as well as a closely administered online “cyber” experience.Next Level ECA's have established an advanced curriculum that emphasizes teamwork, leadership, communication and sportsmanship as well as traditional life & soft skills, appropriate gaming habits, healthy diet, stretching and physical activity, emotional intelligence, cognitive wellness, rest and recovery tips and a head start on college and career opportunities in the esports world.www.ftlesc.com“There are over 150 million gamer's in America. Those gamer's want to gather. They want to sit next to each other, elbow to elbow, controller to controller.”Next Level was developed by a team of gaming enthusiasts who view the industry as today’s premier entertainment channel. Each Next Level ECA location has been thoroughly planned to provide the ultimate gaming experience. And, our top coaches, tournaments and leagues bring together the best amateurs and pro’s across multiple titles including Fortnite, League of Legends, Overwatch and all the biggest names in esports.
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  • Ultimate Gamer
    Doe Ultimate Gamer & Host Level Up! Podcast
    Ultimate Gamer May 2000 - Aug 2006
    Miami, Fl, Us
    Ultimate Gamer is The World’s 1st Multi-Category Esports Tournament. The goal is to find the Best Gamer in the World!The Level Up! Podcast is a show that features (casual) conversations with the trailblazers, thought leaders, seasoned veterans, risk takers, celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs and investors who are defining the gaming and Esports space. We take a weekly deep dive into the biggest stories headlining the industry while exploring the habits, best practices, successes and setbacks of our guests.In an industry that continues to produce a lot of head scratching, for the uninitiated, Level Up! peels back the onion and starts to reveal the global phenomenon of Esports and Gaming. The E2E Esports Business Conference, at The Ultimate Gamer, is a two day event that attracts many of the industries thought leaders, investors and experts. The Ultimate Welcome Reception is designed to connect panelists, speakers and those interested in getting involved in the space. The goal is to spark and support community. Day Two is a full day consisting of current events and topics that are paramount to the growth and sustainability of Esports and Gaming.
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  • Ultimate Gamer
    Director Ultimate Gamer Management Group, Business Development Ultimate Gamer & Host Of All About Th
    Ultimate Gamer May 2000 - Aug 2006
    Miami, Fl, Us
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  • Alpha North Esports
    Director Of Esports Facilities
    Alpha North Esports Jun 2000 - Jul 2006
    Alpha North is a multi-fold vertically integrated Esports company with social competitive gaming at it's core. Alpha North’s ecosystem conducts operations in several sub-sectors to satisfy the emerging needs of the Esports industry. This includes real estate assets, IP creation with online tournament platforms, production and broadcasting, charity fundraising, celebrity and industry influencer agreements, and publishing. Alpha North and its management team have an impressive list of successful tournaments and events held throughout North America. Included are events held for professional baseball and football players, All-Star weekends as well as movie screenings with Hollywood celebrities. Esports events have included FPS, sports games and more.In addition Alpha will be bring a new MOBILE GAMING TRUCK online in 2020: Bringing Esports to the masses - "Our Truck, Your Imagination"​The Alpha North Esports Truck will be an 18-wheel, 35-ton semi-trailer that unfolds with a push of a button. Once open, this state-of-the-art mobile arena features a competition stage and full production facility, including an interactive caster studio, social media center and VIP lounge. The truck has capabilities of TV quality broadcasting, live music and DJ performances, broadcasting (casting) booth, as well as multiple interactive, electronic billboards.
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach Soccer Club
    Owner/President
    Fort Lauderdale Beach Soccer Club 2000 - 2006
    South Florida's largest, most successful beach soccer club.with over 250 athletes competing in yearly spring and fall beach soccer seasons and annual state tournaments.
  • Fort Lauderdale Strikers
    Director Of Future Stars And Youth Programming
    Fort Lauderdale Strikers 2002 - 2005
    Fort Lauderdale Select FC is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to fostering the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of Fort Lauderdale’s youth through the sport of soccer at all age levels. Our job is also to make it fun and instill a lifelong passion for the sport in young players.Select is the official youth competitive soccer program for the City of Fort Lauderdale. The program is a non-profit organization run by a board of directors consisting of club parents and volunteers, in conjunction with the City of Fort Lauderdale.  Since 2007, the program has  conducted programs for boy and girls, has grown each year to over 300 players, and is the fastest growing soccer club in South Florida.
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  • Pine Crest School
    Soccer Coach
    Pine Crest School 2001 - 2005
    Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us
    Pine Crest is one of the elite schools in South Florida. A history of academic excellence also includes superior athletic achievements in both team and individual sports.
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Tommy Knapp Skills

Sports Sponsorship Marketing Sports Marketing Social Networking Leadership Event Management Sports Management Sales Management Social Media Marketing Athletics Sponsorship Sales Marketing Strategy Social Media Event Planning Entrepreneurship Football Soccer Public Speaking Ticket Sales New Business Development Baseball Entertainment Sports Industry Public Relations Press Releases Advertising Online Marketing Professional Sports Relationship Marketing Strategic Partnerships Brand Development Media Relations Fundraising Archtics Facebook Email Marketing Sponsorship Activation Advertising Sales Cold Calling Online Advertising Trade Shows Time Management Archtics Ticketing System Scouting Brand Awareness New Media Club Beach Soccer

Tommy Knapp Education Details

  • Ithaca College
    Ithaca College
    Sport Management

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