BDA Sports Official Website

http://www.bdasports.com/

Meet BDA

 

BDA Sports Management Means

Integrity * Commitment * Quality * Creativity

 
BDA Sports is a global, full-service management group providing services to professional basketball players. Our clients are top priority. BDA is very selective during its client acquisition process, and therefore Bill Duffy and his staff are able to provide each client with unmatched personal attention, guidance and services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality representation and management to athletes who want to maximize their potential on and off the court.  
 
 
BDA believes there is a great opportunity for athletes to transcend their popularity, visibility and resources into areas far greater than athletic endeavors. BDA challenges each client to recognize their unique position and maximize all long-term possibilities. BDA believes that the key to long-term successful career management begins with the establishment of intimate relationships between our staff and our clients. BDA Sports Management is able to deliver unmatched personal attention, with the business savvy and business relationships to deliver top of the line results. 

 

 
Meet The BDA Team
 
 

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Bill Duffy  
Chairman & CEO

 

As BDA Sports represents Steve Nash, Carmelo Anthony, Yao Ming, Greg Oden and other NBA and overseas players, Bill Duffy has been involved in pro sports representation for over twenty years. He parlayed a successful career as a player, from college days at the University of Minnesota and Santa Clara University, to being named the Denver Nuggets fourth pick in the 1982 NBA Draft, into a position as one of the most successful and respected sports agents in the industry.

 

  


 
Calvin Andrews
Senior Vice President

Calvin Andrews has been involved in the basketball world from his early days as a star player at El Cerrito   High School in Northern California From there he went on to a solid career at Montana   State   University from 1985 to 1989. During Calvin’s career at MSU the program experienced unparalleled success. They won the Big Sky Conference in 1989 & 1990, played in the 1990 NCAA Tournament, and in 1991 participated in the NIT Tournament. Calvin closed out his career by being chosen for the prestigious “Golden Bobcat Scholar Athlete Award”, an award given to a deserving student for academic & athletic success.

 

 

Kevin Bradbury
Vice President
Player Relations

 

Kevin Bradbury brings more than ten years of sports marketing, brand/image development and business management experience to BDA. Kevin’s philosophy on player management centers on every player being their own unique brand with his focus being to provide clients with strategic guidance and leadership to maximize their potential on and off the court.

 

 

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Michael Conley, Sr.  
Vice President
Player Representation

 

 

Michael Alex Conley is well known on several fronts in both the business and sporting world. He is currently the Executive Director of World Sports Chicago an organization devoted to bringing international and Olympic style sporting events to the city of Chicago . He is the owner and CEO of MMG, a sports management company.

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Sanders 
Chief Marketing Officer 

 

 
 

As Chief Marketing Officer for BDA Sports, Bill brings Entertainment industry expertise to help athletes project and maintain a polished image, and to maximize endorsement opportunities. Bill believes the key to effective player marketing is the definition of the target market, the identification of appropriate corporate partners and the formulation of an effective individual player strategy. Bill is dedicated to the development of individual marketing strategies that highlight each player's strengths, talents and interests.

 

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 Ilana Nunn 
Director
Public Relations

 

 

As the director of public relations, Ilana focuses on national and regional public relations efforts for all BDA clients. Ilana will focus on the corporate publicity for BDA Sports Management as a whole and on the media relations and community relations endeavors of BDA clientele.

Prior to joining BDA, Ilana held the position as public relations manager at Phat Farm working with mogul Russell Simmons on his efforts in menswear and the launch of his new clothing line Russell Simmons Argyle Culture. 

  

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Jody Evans
Marketing & PR Coordinator

 

 

Jody Evans joined BDA Sports Management in May of 2007. Prior to joining BDA Sports Jody worked for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2006-2007 NBA Season. During her time with the Lakers, Jody facilitated player and media interactions, handled numerous PR requests, aided in the execution of community events such as NBA Care’s Read to Achieve, and assisted with the nomination of Lakers coach Phil Jackson into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 

 

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Julie Neumann 
Vice President
Finance & Operations 

 

Julie has been very instrumental in the emergence of BDA as one of the leading sports management firms in the industry. She oversees the day-to-day operations and manages all financial aspects of the company. Julie has created business techniques that have enabled the company to function with precision and flawlessness on a global basis. Julie also works with the clients’ accountants, financial managers and investors, ensuring that their money matters are handled properly so their focus can remain on the court. She handles all internal and external financial matters, which enables the company to prosper efficiently. Her attention to detail sets the trend for the rest of the company.

 

 


David Mondress  
Vice President
Contract Research & Basketball Operations

 

 

As VP Contract Research and Basketball Operations, David brings 15 years of NBA experience, and 20+ years of business experience. David spent ten years at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) in the capacity of Director of Finance and Administration. At the NBPA David was the Players' union in-house salary cap expert, providing both players and agents with collective bargaining interpretation, advice and education. David also was a key member of the NBPA Collective Bargaining Negotiation Team.

 

 

 

Lindsay Kagawa  
Senior Director
Player Management

 

 
 

Lindsay leads BDA’s Women’s Elite division, handling the representation and management of BDA’s WNBA players while supplementing BDA’s NBA player focus with an emphasis on events, charitable giving and special projects. Upon joining BDA, Lindsay spearheaded the founding of BDAgiving, BDA’s charitable arm – the first of its kind in the field of athlete representation.

 

 
 
 
 

Nicole Grubbs
Senior Director
Player Services

 
 

 

 

Nicole provides support to BDA’s player representatives, manages the clientele’s career/personal pursuits and coordinates various company projects.

Her player representative support duties include planning, implementation of player goals, recruiting assistance, shoe contract management, and team communications.

 

 

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Jamar Smiley 
Player Relations
Director

 

 

Jamar is responsible for assisting BDA clients within the east coast region as well as specific players assigned to him make a smooth transition to the professional ranks. He works side by side with BDA agents. Jamar is involved with many aspects of client management ranging from recruiting, shoe contracts, the set up of strength/conditioning programs and basketball skills training for BDA athletes. A former New York   High School basketball standout, Jamar also set assist records while playing @ Illinois State University and finished 2nd in Missouri Valley Conference history in assists.

 

 
 
 

 
 

 Ugo Udezue
Director
African Basketball/ Player Relations
 

 

Ugo leads BDA operations in Africa where his basketball roots have enabled him to build an extensive network of contacts. Ugo is passionate about the development of the game of basketball in Africa and through his network, Ugo directs BDA's Early Talent Identification Program as well as basketball tournaments, camps and Basketball Academy's in Africa, Ugo also represents all BDA African players and provides his clients with long term career planning tailored to country of origin, culture and society.

 

 
 
 

 Rade Filipovich 
Vice President
BDA International

 

As co-founder and Vice President of BDA Sports International, Rade is an integral component of BDA Sports International powerful presence in Europe . Rade has recruited some of the very best European players, including Hervelle Axel, Andris Biedrins, Rasho Nesterovic, Marko Jaric, Jaka Lakovic, Kosta Perovic, Goran Dragic and Matjas Smodis. His obligations include managing, marketing and the placement of European clients as well as American clients in Europe . American clients he has placed in Europe includes Louise Bullock, Shammond Williams, Travis Hansen, Antonio Granger and others. 

 

 
 

 
Amy Lee 
Senior Director International Operations 

 

 

 

Amy oversees the day-to-day operations and strategies of BDA Sports International. Her responsibilities include overseeing all correspondence with domestic and overseas clubs, general marketplace, and other constituencies. She manages financial activities of BDA Sports International and acts as a liaison in relations to compensation for clients and the company. Amy works closely with the Vice President on client contract development and all client service related activities. She enjoys supporting clients to ensure that their individual off-the-court needs are met. 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Vlado Dragutinovic
Senior Director
Central European Basketball 

 

Vladimir (Vlado) Dragutinovic is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the BDA offices in Bologna , Italy and Belgrade , Yugoslavia . Vlado's presence gives BDA a representative on the ground in Europe , giving our clients a local presence for all of their needs. Vlado's responsibilities include assistance to all BDA clients who are playing in Europe , assistance in the player transition into new foreign countries, and international scouting. Vlado attends important Euroleague events, including league championship tournaments and national championship tournaments. Vlado also supplies the BDA home offices in the United States with daily progress reports, allowing us to closely monitor the status of our clients there. 

 

 
 

 Quique Villalobos
Senior Director
Western European Basketball 

 

Quique was born and raised in Madrid , Spain . His passion for sports started early in his life with track and field, volleyball, team handball, and swimming. At the age of 16 Quique got involved with basketball and two years later signed his first professional contract. He played basketball at professional level during 16 seasons (retired in 2000).