Luke Benigno
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Sports Management professional with proficiency in league and team operations. Oversaw many aspects of NWSL League Operations such as: NWSL Disciplinary Committee, League Discipline, Card Accumulation Tracking, VAR data tracking, weekly VAR review sessions with PRO, matchday operations POC, competition compliance, etc. Well rounded perspective due to having worked at professional league level, on the team side, and at local town level.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Operations
National Women's Soccer League
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Gameday primary POC for all preseason, regular season, and playoff NWSL matches for all operations, VAR and competition issues
- Complete pre-season/ in-season site visits to ensure facilities and processes meet or exceed league standards
- Perform other responsibilities ie: disciplinary committee administrator, charter flight authorizer, tournament outcome analysis, playoff scheduling, broadcast ops liaison and curator of competition related social media content
Coordinator, Operations
NWSL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversee league operations: management of league manuals, enforcement of league rules/regulations, match evaluator/medical observer programs, stats corrections/challenges, and authority for on-field discipline decisions
- Manage relationship with Professional Referee Organization (PRO) surrounding travel, assignments, and VAR
- Operational execution of league events such as NWSL Draft, NWSL Championship, and Challenge Cup
Founder and COO
Normandy Basketball League
Middletown, NJ
05.2020 - Current
- Conceived/created local recreational league of approximately 100+ town residents ages 18-30 across 8-12 teams
- Scheduled/managed 50-70 games per regular season and playoffs and organized officials for all games
- Compiled team rosters, team/player statistics, oversee league standings, schedule, rules, database, and website
- Responsible for all league funds: collect team/player payments, sponsorships, referee pay, distribute prize money
Tournament Operations
NWSL
Herriman, UT
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Managed 2020 Challenge Cup daily schedule for all teams, referees, and league staff including daily updates/adjustments to team training, meals, COVID-19 testing, and gym/shower/laundry times
- Oversaw gameday operations ensuring proper safety protocols were followed by players, coaches, and staff
- Helped organize opening and final Challenge Cup games that each broke NWSL TV viewership record
Intramural Sports Supervisor, Referee and Varsity Soccer Game Day Operations
The College of William & Mary Athletics
Williamsburg, VA
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Organized set-up, equipment, referees, injury and playoff paperwork for intramural competitions
- Operated scoreboard, recorded in-game stats, aided with PA/audio during Men's/Women's varsity soccer games
Summer Associate - Sports Properties
The Madison Square Garden Company
New York, NY
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted daily ticket sales audits and researched partnerships for grass-roots marketing to boost event revenue
- Assisted with event-day social media promotion, VIP management and general program operations
Group Sales Intern
Virgin Sport
London, England
02.2019 - 04.2019
Analyst
SportsGrid / DailyRoto / Nets Fansided
Internet-based
05.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant to the General Manager/Baseball Operations
Staten Island Yankees
Staten Island, NY
05.2017 - 08.2017
Education
Master of Arts - Graduated Cum Laude
The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA05-2020
Skills
- Event Operations
- Team Administration
- League Regulations and Compliance
- Data Analysis and Tracking
- Matchday Operation Oversight
- Project Management
- Passion for Sport/Competition
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Numerous Tech Platforms: Fairwhistle, SIDEARM, 8by8, Spiideo, Photoshop, Podcasting, SugarCRM, Tableau Data Viz, WordPress
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Operations
National Women's Soccer League
01.2023 - Current
Coordinator, Operations
NWSL
01.2021 - 12.2022
Tournament Operations
NWSL
06.2020 - 08.2020
Founder and COO
Normandy Basketball League
05.2020 - Current
Summer Associate - Sports Properties
The Madison Square Garden Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
Group Sales Intern
Virgin Sport
02.2019 - 04.2019
Analyst
SportsGrid / DailyRoto / Nets Fansided
05.2018 - 08.2018
Intramural Sports Supervisor, Referee and Varsity Soccer Game Day Operations
The College of William & Mary Athletics
10.2017 - 05.2020
Assistant to the General Manager/Baseball Operations
Staten Island Yankees
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Graduated Cum Laude
The College of William & Mary
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