Reid Alper
@reidalper
Sports business leader specializing in athlete representation, partnerships, and premium club operations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a sports industry professional with experience in athlete representation, sales leadership, and club operations across emerging and established sports. I have sourced and managed partnerships, supported major contract negotiations, and scaled member experiences at luxury padel clubs, driving approximately $1M annualized revenue from self-sourced business.
I hold a Master’s in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown and a BA in Sport Management from the University of Michigan. I combine analytical support for contract negotiations, commercial acumen in sponsorship and ticketing, and hands-on operational leadership to deliver revenue growth and high-touch client experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Director
Reserve Padel
Sep 2025 - Present (5 months)
Lead full-cycle sales across memberships, events, sponsorships, talent marketing, and court construction, driving approximately $1M annualized run-rate from self-sourced partnerships. Prospect, negotiate, and close deals with luxury wellness, fitness, and accessories brands to grow revenue and brand presence.
Sales Director
The Puck Agency
May 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Scout, recruit, and represent 20+ hockey players across professional, collegiate, junior, and youth levels; supported contract negotiations with performance data and comps, contributing materials for an 8-year, $33M contract. Managed athlete brand strategy, endorsements, and NIL activations.
Club Manager
Reserve Padel
Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 (11 months)
Directed on-site operations for Manhattan’s first two luxury padel clubs, managed a 25-person team, owned club P&L, and built high-touch relationships with a 160-member base to improve retention and financial performance. Produced operational and financial reports to guide improvements during expansion.
Operations Manager
Reserve Padel
May 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
Managed booking platform operations, scheduling, and facility inventory to maximize court utilization and operational efficiency for NYC locations. Improved processes to support increased demand during launch.
Box Office Coordinator
GFS Sports and Entertainment
Nov 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Managed ticketing systems, on-site box office operations, and financial reconciliation while driving ticket package sales and business development for events including the Atlanta Open and New York Riptide. Handled event-day operations and client sales relationships.
Intern
Excels Sports Management
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)
Supported business development and talent marketing by producing investment briefs, monitoring industry trends (e-sports, sports betting), and researching partnership opportunities including jersey patch sponsorships.
Intern
Priority Sports & Entertainment
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)
Assisted agents with talent representation tasks including statistical video analysis, social media support, marketing opportunity evaluation, and NBA Pro Day operations to support contract and endorsement efforts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGeorgetown University
Master of Science, Sports Industry Management
Completed a Master’s in Sports Industry Management at Georgetown University, focusing on sports business and industry practices.
UMUniversity of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Sport Management
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sport Management, engaging in coursework related to sports business and athlete representation.
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Location
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