SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NETWORK

Phoenix Chapter

Welcome to the Phoenix Chapter of the Sports Philanthropy Network!  We invite you to become one of our Phoenix  Ambassadors and join us in creating stronger, healthier and more inclusive communities through sports. There are various ways for you to get involved and support our Mission.  

Apply to be part of our Leadership Council, meet our current members 

and stay updated on our upcoming events.

PHOENIX EVENT CALENDAR

Upcoming Events

DATE AND TIME

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

November 9, 2023

6:00PM-9:00PM

Phoenix
Sports Philanthropy Showcase

December  2023

5:00PM-8:00PM

Phoenix
Chapter
Holiday Event

TBD

Recurring Calls

DATE AND TIME

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

1st Wednesday of Month

10:00 AM Phoenix Time

Phoenix
Leadership Council Meeting

Zoom Link

1st Tuesday of Month

3:00 PM Phoenix Time (Daylight Savings Time)

4:00 PM Phoenix Time (Winter)

National
Leadership Council Networking and Education

Zoom Link

Past Events

March 29, 2023

5:00PM-7:00PM

JW Marriott Desert Ridge

February 6, 2023

10:00 AM

Tolleson High School

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

CHAPTER DIRECTOR

Brendan
Shaw

Brendan is a Former Division I athlete focused on growth and business development opportunities. Competitive at heart, Brendan utilizes the skills learned from athletics and applies them to a successful leadership career in sales and operations. Industry background includes Private Equity, Sports, Real Estate, Retail, Entertainment, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Financial Services.

Throughout his career, Brendan has developed and maintained strong relationships and has aligned strategic partnerships involving investors and inventors. Facilitating symbiotic relationships is what Brendan prides himself on and finds himself effective in doing. 

Meet our Phoenix Leadership Council Members

(Listed Alphabetically)

PHOTO

NAME

ORG/COMPANY

TITLE

COMMITTEE

Mark Tee Armstrong

No Backboard Basketball League

Founder

Mathew Blades

Mathew Blades Media, Learn from People who Lived it

Founder and Host

Communications, Fundraising, Outreach

John Deffee

Compete Sports Diversity

VP of Partnerships

Sam Eaton

Nextiles/Springbok Analytics (ex Arizona Diamondbacks)

Advisor (ex-Director of Baseball Operations)

Events

Lance Fite

Visit Mesa

Director of Sports

Events, Communications, Outreach, Fundraising

Brad Mallmann

FC Arizona

Director, Central Phoenix Program

Events, Communications, Outreach, Fundraising

Rhonda Rajsich

Rhonda Speaks

Professional Athlete/Professional Speaker/Elevation Coach/Author/Expert in General Badassery

Events

Ted Simons

Synergy Group Consulting

CEO/President

Communications

Adam Zubiate

Zubie Five Sports LLC

Founder & Youth Sports Advocate

Sponsors

COMING SOON!

Fundraising

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