Game-Changing Tech to Enhance the Player Experience

This webinar took place November 14, 2024, and is available on demand.

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Webinar Description:
In this SportsTravel Webinar, discover new tech platforms that are transforming the sports event landscape by improving the experience for players, coaches, and parents. This session will dive into powerful tools designed for event organizers, including roster management, real-time updates, and streamlined communication. Learn from real-world success stories of clubs and teams that have leveraged these innovations to boost engagement and streamline operations, creating memorable and seamless experiences for everyone involved.

Participants:

Brian Werner
President
Prospect Wire & USA Premier Baseball

Brian Werner started with Prospect Wire in 2008 as director of scouting. He became the national tournament director in 2010 and vice president in 2020. In 2021, he was named president of Prospect Wire and in 2024, president of USA Premier Baseball. As president, he oversees all aspects of Prospect Wire’s operations for both showcases and tournaments, as well as the creation of new events on the schedule. Prior to Prospect Wire, Werner was director of baseball ops and pro scouting for the New York Yankees.

Justin Varitek
COO
DS Sports

Justin Varitek joined DS Sports as the chief operating officer in November 2022. Before that, he spent 13 years as the head baseball coach at Lake Mary Preparatory School, where he also served as athletic director for 10 of those years. He previously coached college baseball for four years at Rollins College and Newberry College and played professional baseball for three years. As COO, he oversees the day-to-day operations across multiple companies, coordinating efforts to streamline processes, manage resources, and maximize profitability. He works closely with other executives to develop and implement strategies that align with the company’s goals, ensuring that each event meets high quality and customer satisfaction standards.

Nelson Gord
Director of Partnerships
Playbook365

Nelson Gord is the director of partnerships for Playbook365, where he drives strategic initiatives within sports management and event housing. He is the founder of Illinois Travel Baseball Club and has coached over 350 college athletes and 18 MLB Draft picks, with additional head coaching roles at Notre Dame College Prep, Maine West High School and Harper College. Gord also consults for companies such as SkillShow, Bat Around, Diamond Allegiance and RCX Sports, using his extensive background to enhance player development and youth sports experiences.

Moderator:
Jason Gewirtz
Vice President
Northstar Meeting Group Sports Division

Jason Gewirtz is the vice president of the Sports Division of Northstar Meetings Group and the executive editor and publisher of SportsTravel. Gewirtz joined SportsTravel in 2008 as managing editor and has served a variety of roles since, overseeing editorial coverage of the magazine and content at the Sports Division’s events, including the TEAMS Conference & Expo, TEAMS Europe and the EsportsTravel Summit. A veteran daily newspaper journalist and editor prior to joining SportsTravel, Gewirtz worked as a reporter and editor for the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, California, the Daily Camera in Boulder, Colorado, and at the Broomfield Enterprise in Broomfield, Colorado. He is a member of the board of directors for the Sports Events & Tourism Association.
 

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