About Calvin

From the beginning, sports have always been my passion. When my parents got married, they made the deal to raise my brother and me on my mom’s religion and dad’s sports teams. Raised a Northern California sports fan in Los Angeles, I know firsthand the humility and character building sports provide. Like many, I grew up desiring to be a professional athlete. However, fate had other plans, so I geared my focus toward business. 

During my time working as a sports radio talk show host at KDVS, I was able to see firsthand what it was like to be on the media side of sports. I developed a better delivery in every show, enhanced my arguments, and improved my interview abilities. This experience gives me a unique advantage when talking to professional athletes. It has also given me the confidence to speak to just about anybody.

The LA Clippers were my first entry into the world of professional sports. I grew so much as an individual and a teammate and took the initiative to grow the business. 

My experience in the XFL as a Tickets Sales and Experience Manager for the LA Wildcats was eye-opening, as we could not take anything for granted being in arguably the most crowded sports market in the country. I was given the license to pursue new business in unorthodox ways and implement ideas that became trademark aspects of the Wildcats' gameday experience. 

After being furloughed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I took the initiative to change my life, both personally and professionally. I knew I wanted to start working on the social media side of sports. I began the process of learning Adobe Creative Suite programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and  Premiere to put myself in the best position possible when the sports industry rebounds. I worked at Mammoth Resorts, developing my group sales skills and spending my time learning.

When my supervisor took a promotion outside the organization in early November (mid-season), I was appointed Interim Director of Media Relations until a more experienced individual was hired in January. The experience gave me a new appreciation for the time, energy and attention to detail that it takes to be in a leadership role in the sports industry, as well as validated my future aspirations and dreams.

I bring a creative, persistent, problem-solving mindset to work every single day. I know that organizations value players that could perform at a high level in a multitude of positions on the field or court.  As an employee and a person, I live by that same philosophy. I have made it my goal to learn multiple jobs and skills so I can be the most versatile. I have an unmatched desire to learn and seek discomfort. I am strong-willed, dedicated, and persistent. I am a firm believer in the power of sports to bring people together.