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    Meet the Team Behind CoachList - Our Passionate Experts Dedicated to Your Success

    The faces in the dugout!

    Leadership Team

    Jeffrey Idso

    CEO

    Jeffrey Idso

    CEO

    Prior to forming CoachList, Inc. in 2018, Jeffrey co-founded several other companies including AlwaysOnVacation in 2006, YellowPages Travel [2003], Spark Online [1997], and Just Tix in 1991. He has more than 25 years of software development experience and 15 years forming and building global Internet businesses. Jeffrey has deep expertise across all functional areas of an online business including building wholly owned offshore subsidiaries. He has played competitive golf and basketball, has coached basketball, soccer, and softball, and is a certified Grade 8 soccer referee. Jeffrey’s oldest daughter is a Division 1 soccer player at UCSB, and his youngest daughter recently competed in the Alpine Skiing Junior Olympics. Jeffrey holds an MBA from St. Mary’s College and a Computer Information Systems degree from Arizona State University.

    Noman Iqbal

    Director, Front-End Development

    Noman Iqbal

    Director, Front-End Development

    Noman Iqbal is the Director of Front-End Development at CoachList Noman is a full stack developer with over 10 years of experience building web and mobile applications using technologies like React, Node.js, Laravel, and React Native. Noman is skilled at contributing innovative solutions to teams while maintaining high quality standards. He has led the front-end development for products at companies like Holler, ONLINEdoc, and PieCyfer. 

    Manish Sinha

    Director, Engineering & IT

    Manish Sinha

    Director, Engineering & IT

    Manish Sinha has over 15 years of varied engineering experience in domains like 3D games programming, electronic communication technologies and online travel. Prior to joining CoachList, Manish spent 5 years as Director of Engineering at AlwaysOnVacation, where he led a 35-person engineering and IT team. Manish uses the latest technologies and to build scalable and reliable enterprise and consumer facing systems as a Strike engineer, systems architect, and team builder, with expertise in building global marketplaces. Prior to that he was a tech lead and Manager for eBookers.com and TravelPort, where he developed a global online travel platform for the TravelPort portfolio including eBookers.com, Cheaptickets.com, Hotelclub.com, Orbitz.com, and Galileo.

    Peter Delle

    Director, Digital Marketing & Analytics

    Peter Delle

    Director, Digital Marketing & Analytics

    Peter has managed teams of digital marketing professionals running data driven cross channel marketing programs at Century 21, Coldwell Banker, and Warrior Trading. He is responsible for marketing program planning, development, implementation, management, and reporting across ad and social ad networks, managing ad platforms and working on creative copy and design to build three dimensional campaigns.

    Dovydas Pelegrimas

    Director, Finance

    Dovydas Pelegrimas

    Director, Finance

    Thirteen years on Wall Street in both analyst and investment banking roles for both sell and buy side firms. Graduated from the University of Virginia in 2002 with a double major in Economics and Russian language. Member of the swim team which won the ACC Championship from 1998-2002.

    Jim Neiters

    Director, Product & UI/UX

    Jim Neiters

    Director, Product & UI/UX

    With over 15 years as a senior product, design, and user experience leader for HP Consumer Travel, Yahoo, and Cisco, Jim is passionate about delighting and engaging users. He previously led User Experience at HP, Yahoo, and Cisco and has advised numerous startups. By envisioning and designing end-to-end experiences that disrupt markets and engaging users emotionally, he works to ensure User Experience has the visibility it deserves and can design experiences that make the team proud. Jim also conducts design-value assessments, identifying gaps in the ability to differentiate on the experience, then helping close those gaps and become extraordinary.

    Board of Directors and Advisors

    Jeffrey Idso

    John Peters

    John has spent the last several years working with the top 500 brands in the sports, consumer technology and retail industries, as well as helping on due diligence with investors from the angel, VC, and later stage private equity space in youth sports. John is now helping entrepreneurs, startups, corporates and investors understand ground level technology and innovation…And the opportunities those present for scale.

    Habib Khoury

    Habib Khoury

    Habib Khoury has previously served in leadership roles for private and public companies at various stages of development from start-ups to businesses having over $80 million in revenue. Some of the companies served include: Free All Media, TheLadders.com, g8wave and WebMD.

    Chris Bulger

    Chris Bulger

    Prior to joining CoachList in 2016, Chris served as CEO and Co-Founder of Ecamps, Inc. a nationwide operator of youth sports camps and programs. Chris also served as President of the San Francisco Dragons, a professional lacrosse team in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was the Managing Partner of a group that purchased the franchise rights through Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and was the first to bring professional lacrosse to the west coast. Prior to starting Ecamps Chris was president and a Co-Founder of ePrivatePlacements, LLC, an electronic platform that enabled institutional investors to research and trade Reg. D private investment transactions after he did a stint as Vice President at Coast Partners Securities, Inc., a boutique investment bank focused on providing small to midsize companies with strategic advisory services and private equity/debt financings. Previously, Chris worked for UBS in investment banking. He holds a BA in Economics from Denison University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

    Doug Ziewacz

    Doug Ziewacz

    Experienced Digital Sales/Business Development executive with 15 + years in media, sports technology and connected fitness companies. Experience spans start-up launch, through venture capital funding/growth, and successful acquisition by Fortune 1000 public company. Track record of success in high-growth companies building cohesive sales teams that deliver results and achieve YOY growth. Leadership experience driving advertising revenue, new business development initiatives, and marketing partnerships. Emphasis on integrated marketing programs, digital media solutions, and online advertising.

    Kyle Harris

    Kyle Harris

    Experienced with growing companies using a network of venture capital firms and direct investment, combined with focused sales strategies and well-articulated business development capabilities to create enterprise value and investor returns. A diverse background in corporate development in the lower and middle market, while also focusing on special situations such as corporate divestitures, turnarounds and most importantly sales and business development.

    Randy Haag

    Randy Haag

    Randy plays competitive golf – and for over 30 years has been one of the top ranked amateur golfers in the world and is especially known for his use of the side-saddle technique since 1997. During his investment banking career he always looks for disruptive game changing opportunities, and has helped many of these companies to significant liquidity events (LifeVantage-LFVN, Lazertron acquired by Aclaim Entertainment).

    Vinny Del Negro

    Business Executive, NBA Coach & Player

    Vinny Del Negro

    Business Executive, NBA Coach & Player

    Vinny Del Negro is a former NBA player and head coach who serves as a CoachList Advisor. Over his 12-year NBA playing career, Del Negro averaged 9.1 points per game for teams including the Spurs, Bucks, Warriors and Suns. As a head coach for the Chicago Bulls and LA Clippers, he led his teams to the playoffs three times and coached Rookie of the Year winners Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin. Del Negro has received numerous honors for his charitable efforts and community service throughout his career. 

    Kevin Conroy

    Media, Entertainment, & Technology Executive

    Kevin Conroy

    Media, Entertainment, & Technology Executive

    Kevin is an award-winning media and technology leader who serves as an advisor to CoachList. He has held senior positions at major media and tech companies including CBS, Fox, AOL, Univision, and MGM Studios. Kevin provides consulting and advisory services focused on strategic growth planning, content and media strategy, technology choices, and securing funding and investment for early stage, high-growth companies. 

    Kiki Vandeweghe

    NBA Executive, Coach, & Player

    Kiki Vandeweghe

    NBA Executive, Coach, & Player

    Kiki Vandeweghe is a former NBA All-Star player and executive who now serves as an advisor to the league after stepping down as Executive VP of Basketball Operations. During his 8-year tenure, Vandeweghe oversaw officiating, rules changes, analytics, and communication with teams. He helped implement key innovations like replay review, the play-in tournament, and a program preparing ex-players for front office jobs. Previously, Vandeweghe was GM for the Nuggets and Nets after a 13-year playing career where he averaged nearly 20 points per game. With his extensive experience over 40+ years as a player, coach, GM, and league executive, he provides valued guidance in his new advisory role.

    Chuck Baker

    Sports Industry Legal Practice 

    Chuck Baker

    Sports Industry Legal Practice 

    Sports Practice Sidley Austin

    • Top 50 most influential executives in sport
    • One of the world’s leading sports practice lawyers with a network consisting to professional leagues, athletes, team owners, and sport companies

    Charles Rosenzweig

    Professional Athlete Marketing Executive

    Charles Rosenzweig

    Professional Athlete Marketing Executive

    Charles Rosenzweig is the Senior Vice President of Entertainment & Player Marketing for the NBA, overseeing league marketing initiatives and partnerships involving current and former players globally. He has held several key legal and business roles at the NBA since 1990, after beginning his career at a New York law firm. Rosenzweig serves on the Board of Trustees for the Basketball Hall of Fame and is actively involved with fundraising for cancer research. He is a graduate of Emory University and Georgetown Law.

    Robert Millet

    Media, Health, & Wellness Executive

    Robert Millet

    Media, Health, & Wellness Executive

    Successful Technology & Media Executive

    • Successful track record of starting & growing media & technology companies
    • Deep expertise in healthcare and health and wellness

    Kim Bradley

    Sports & Entertainment Executive & Director

    Kim Bradley

    Sports & Entertainment Executive & Director

    Kim Bradley brings a wealth of expertise to CoachList as an Advisor, leveraging over two decades of financial and strategic leadership in the sports and media sectors. Previously serving as the CFO of the National Football League and holding key positions at Genius Sports, NFL Network, Core Media Group, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Group, Kim’s deep understanding of the sports industry and financial acumen are invaluable assets to our team. Her roles on Genius Sports’ Board of Directors, including her contributions to the Audit and Compensation Committees, underscore her commitment to excellence and innovation in sports and media.

    Kim Bradley

    Sports & Entertainment Executive & Director

    Kim Bradley

    Sports & Entertainment Executive & Director

    Kim Bradley brings a wealth of expertise to CoachList as an Advisor, leveraging over two decades of financial and strategic leadership in the sports and media sectors. Previously serving as the CFO of the National Football League and holding key positions at Genius Sports, NFL Network, Core Media Group, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Group, Kim’s deep understanding of the sports industry and financial acumen are invaluable assets to our team. Her roles on Genius Sports’ Board of Directors, including her contributions to the Audit and Compensation Committees, underscore her commitment to excellence and innovation in sports and media.

    Kim Bradley

    Sports & Entertainment Executive & Director

    Kim Bradley

    Sports & Entertainment Executive & Director

    Kim Bradley brings a wealth of expertise to CoachList as an Advisor, leveraging over two decades of financial and strategic leadership in the sports and media sectors. Previously serving as the CFO of the National Football League and holding key positions at Genius Sports, NFL Network, Core Media Group, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Group, Kim’s deep understanding of the sports industry and financial acumen are invaluable assets to our team. Her roles on Genius Sports’ Board of Directors, including her contributions to the Audit and Compensation Committees, underscore her commitment to excellence and innovation in sports and media.

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    Chris Hannan

    Chris Hannan

    Sports Business and Media Executive

    • President & CEO – Big3 basketball league
    • Endeavor (WME/IMG) Executive Vice President of Sales Integration leading sponsorship and brand partnerships
    • Fox Sports Executive Vice President of Communications and Integration.

    Sports, Fitness, and Wellness Leadership Council

    Chris Mullin

    NBA Legend & Business Executive

    Chris Mullin

    NBA Legend & Business Executive

    Chris Mullin is a Hall of Fame basketball player who spent 16 seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Golden State Warriors. The 5-time All-Star overcame early career struggles to become one of the franchise’s all-time greats, averaging over 18 points per game. Mullin won Olympic gold in 1992 as part of the legendary “Dream Team” and returned to the Warriors as an executive after retirement. He also coached his alma mater St. John’s from 2015-2019 and works as an NBA analyst for ESPN.

    Jenny Taft

    Sports Media Journalist

    Jenny Taft

    Sports Media Journalist

    Jenny Taft is a broadcaster and former college lacrosse player who contributes across FOX Sports’ coverage of college football, soccer, and studio programming. She currently serves as the lead reporter for FOX college football, moderator on FS1’s Skip & Shannon: Undisputed, and has reported from the last two FIFA World Cups. Taft started at FOX Sports North before joining FS1 at launch in 2013 as a news update anchor. Her versatility and fluency in French have made her a key figure on FOX’s biggest broadcasts. She comes from an athletic family, having been a top lacrosse player in high school and college at Boston University.

    Dustin Nabhan

    Consultant Sports Scientist

    Dustin Nabhan

    Dustin Nabhan brings extensive experience in elite sports medicine and human performance optimization to his role as a consultant sports scientist at CoachList. He currently serves as the VP of Health & Performance at Canyon Ranch, and previously worked for over 10 years with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, most recently as VP of Sports Medicine, Research & Innovation. In this role, he oversaw athlete care, research, and injury prevention programs for Team USA. Dr. Nabhan has served on the medical staff for multiple Olympics and completed his PhD in preventive medicine in elite athletes. He provides CoachList with valuable perspective on optimizing health and performance for elite athletes. 

    Chris Hannan

    Media & Sports Executive

    Chris Hannan

    Media & Sports Executive

    Chris Hannan is a sports business and media executive who served as CEO of BIG3 and helped oversee the league’s operations and growth. He previously held leadership roles at FOX Sports, Endeavor/WME-IMG, and Hemp Hydrate. Known for his marketing and branding expertise, Hannan has negotiated major media rights, sponsorships, and partnerships over his career. He provides valuable guidance to CoachList as a member of the advisory board, drawing on decades of experience across sports, media, and emerging brands.

    Sam Perkins

    NCAA & Olympic Champion

    Sam Perkins

    NCAA & Olympic Champion

    Sam Perkins is a former NBA power forward/center and three-time college All-American who played 17 seasons in the NBA. He won an NCAA championship with North Carolina in 1982 alongside Michael Jordan, won gold with the 1984 U.S. Olympic team, and reached three NBA Finals with the Lakers, SuperSonics, and Pacers without winning a title. Over his long NBA career, Perkins averaged 11.9 points and 6 rebounds per game and was known by nicknames like “Big Smooth” and “The Big Easy.” 

    Joyce Nuesca

    MD, MBA, Private Equity Investor

    Joyce Nuesca

    MD, MBA, Private Equity Investor

    Dr. Joyce Nuesca is a physician executive with over 15 years of experience leading health care delivery and payer-provider partnerships. She is currently a Regional Medical Director at BlueShield of California, where she oversees population health strategy and drives provider collaboration to improve patient access, satisfaction, and total cost of care. Dr. Nuesca has served as a Primary Care Physician, Medical Director, and Chief Medical Officer focused on clinical and operational improvements. She completed her medical training at Beth Israel Medical Center and USC, and holds an MBA in Healthcare from UC Irvine as well as a Master’s in Population Health Management from Johns Hopkins. 

    Kenny Smith

    NBA studio analyst

    Kenny Smith

    NBA studio analyst

    Kenny Smith, a renowned NBA studio analyst for TNT Sports, is celebrated for his dynamic presence alongside Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson, contributing to one of sports television’s most entertaining studio shows. With a distinguished career encompassing roles such as the NBA expert for Yahoo Sports, game analyst for New York Knicks on MSG, and co-host of an NBA show on Sirius Satellite Radio, Kenny brings a wealth of experience and insight. His illustrious playing career includes two NBA World Championships with the Houston Rockets and recognition as an all-time leader in three-point field goal percentage for Houston. A proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina, Kenny not only excels in sports broadcasting but also passionately contributes to the basketball community through his annual camp in Chapel Hill.

    Sam Perkins

    NCAA & Olympic Champion

    Sam Perkins

    NCAA & Olympic Champion

    Sam Perkins is a former NBA power forward/center and three-time college All-American who played 17 seasons in the NBA. He won an NCAA championship with North Carolina in 1982 alongside Michael Jordan, won gold with the 1984 U.S. Olympic team, and reached three NBA Finals with the Lakers, SuperSonics, and Pacers without winning a title. Over his long NBA career, Perkins averaged 11.9 points and 6 rebounds per game and was known by nicknames like “Big Smooth” and “The Big Easy.” 

    Joyce Nuesca

    MD, MBA, Private Equity Investor

    Joyce Nuesca

    MD, MBA, Private Equity Investor

    Dr. Joyce Nuesca is a physician executive with over 15 years of experience leading health care delivery and payer-provider partnerships. She is currently a Regional Medical Director at BlueShield of California, where she oversees population health strategy and drives provider collaboration to improve patient access, satisfaction, and total cost of care. Dr. Nuesca has served as a Primary Care Physician, Medical Director, and Chief Medical Officer focused on clinical and operational improvements. She completed her medical training at Beth Israel Medical Center and USC, and holds an MBA in Healthcare from UC Irvine as well as a Master’s in Population Health Management from Johns Hopkins.