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David Geaslen

Andover

Summary

A proven CEO, leader and entrepreneur focused on helping companies accelerate growth. More than three decades of experience building companies, working with established brands and creating new and enhanced programs in grassroots youth sports.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Consultant

Geaslen Enterprises
03.2023 - Current
  • Consulted for private equity firms looking to get into the youth sports space.
  • Ran strategy for VOLO, the largest adult sports recreation business, where volleyball makes up 40% of revenue.
  • Own an apparel company providing online stores, printing, screening and embroidery services in New England, including summer camp businesses.
  • Created a company that provides services for sports operators, travel apparel bookkeeping, insurance marketing, etc...

Founder and CEO

3STEP Sports
07.2016 - 05.2023
  • Created the national's largest club and youth sports operation.
  • Grew from $18 million in revenue to more than $300 million.
  • Acquired more than 100 club and event companies.
  • Under national label, created events, content, team apparel and a best-in class experience for athletes and parents.
  • Ran events and developed content for ESPN, Under Armour and New Balance.
  • Ran and operated Under Armour All-American football and volleyball games for ESPN and Under Armour.
  • Ran the Gatorade Player of the Year program.

Founder and CEO

New England Sports
01.2010 - 07.2016
  • Created white label sports content for numerous brands and outlets.
  • Ran youth and high school sporting events and created content for some of the nation's largest brands.

VP High School Sports and Recruiting

ESPN
01.2001 - 12.2006
  • Oversaw and developing growing high school sports division.
  • Created recruiting content for football and basketball.
  • Ran numerous national events.
  • Oversaw all content for National high school football signing day.

Founder and CEO

Scouts Inc.
01.2001 - 08.2006
  • Developed and wrote scouting reports and content on NFL draft prospects.
  • Had contracts with a number of NFL teams.
  • Provided scouting content for on-air use for CBS Sports
  • Had a contract with ESPN
  • "Discovered" Todd McShay
  • Scouting reports and data appeared in the Sporting News

Education

No Degree - Business

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Staff Management
  • Client Relationships
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Growth
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Persuasion and Influence
  • Problem-Solving
  • Digital Transformation

Timeline

Executive Consultant

Geaslen Enterprises
03.2023 - Current

Founder and CEO

3STEP Sports
07.2016 - 05.2023

Founder and CEO

New England Sports
01.2010 - 07.2016

VP High School Sports and Recruiting

ESPN
01.2001 - 12.2006

Founder and CEO

Scouts Inc.
01.2001 - 08.2006

No Degree - Business

Northeastern University
David Geaslen