NEW
YORK, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unrivaled
Sports, a leader in world-class youth and recreational sports
experiences, today announced significant additions to its executive
team. Chris Stiepock, a
longtime ESPN executive, has joined the company as Vice President
of Multi-Sport Management, Taylor
White assumes the role of Vice President of Human
Resources, and Meredith
Thompson has been named Senior Director of Health
and Safety. The new hires follow the launch of Unrivaled Sports by
Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and The Chernin Group in
March 2024.
"We are building an all-star team here at Unrivaled Sports
dedicated to bringing world-class youth sports experiences that
will inspire and uplift athletes across our country," said
Scott Cotter, CFO at Unrivaled
Sports. "Chris, Taylor, and Meredith bring diverse skill sets and
experiences to Unrivaled that will play an important role in
positively impacting the communities we serve."
As the VP of Multi-Sport Management, Stiepock brings more than
25 years of experience in sports media and event management.
Previously holding senior positions at ESPN and NBC Sports,
Stiepock was pivotal in the development and global popularization
of the X Games. In his role at Unrivaled Sports, he will oversee
the ForeverLawn Sports Complex at the Hall of Fame Village in
Canton, OH, and Sports Force Parks
in Sandusky, OH, while also
integrating the company's programming elements, including flag
football, across its multi-sport complexes.
White steps into the VP of Human Resources role, bringing over a
decade of strategic HR leadership from her previous positions at
Wayflyer Inc., Clark Construction Group LLC, and Gypsum Management
& Supply Inc. (GMS). At GMS, White honed her expertise in
M&A activity, balancing local brand and culture elements with
national consistency in values and customer experience. At
Wayflyer, a global FinTech unicorn, she managed rapid organic
hiring growth and built robust HR systems and processes from the
ground up. At Unrivaled Sports, she will lead all human resource
activities, focusing on talent acquisition, organizational
development, and change management.
Thompson's position as Senior Director of Health and Safety
connects to a core value at Unrivaled Sports. Her role will involve
overseeing all health and safety protocols across the
organization's diverse portfolio, enhancing safety standards, and
ensuring the well-being of all participants. With extensive
experience in health and wellness management from her tenure at
Woodward Camp, Thompson has an extensive track record in developing
child safety protocols and managing health and wellness
programs.
Since Unrivaled Sports launched in March
2024 with 12 properties, the company has added four more
brands to its portfolio in the areas of baseball, soccer, flag
football, and action sports.
About Unrivaled Sports
Founded by Josh Harris and
David Blitzer, with a significant
strategic investment by The Chernin Group (TCG), Unrivaled Sports
oversees a diverse portfolio of youth sports properties across
Baseball, Softball, Football, and Action Sports. In partnership
with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.,
Unrivaled Sports' Baseball & Softball division includes Ripken
Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, Sports Force Parks™,
Baseball Factory™, Softball Factory™, Diamond Nation, and the All-Ripken Games. In
partnership with 5-time Olympian Shaun White and Ares Management,
the Action Sports division includes SNÖBAHN and the following We
Are Camp properties: High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Windells Ski
Camp, Seek Skateboard Camp, and Milepost 35 Mountain Bike Camp. The
Flag Football division includes the ForeverLawn Sports Complex at
the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village and Under the Lights.
Unrivaled Sports also owns YTH Sports, operators of Soccer Youth.
All of its properties are committed to providing young athletes
with world-class experiences, development opportunities, and
platforms to excel. Learn more at playunrivaled.com.
Press Contact: Eric Nemeth,
602-502-2793
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