// About EDGE Sports Global
Our team, our philosopy and our approach
WHO IS EDGE SPORTS GLOBAL
EDGE DEVELOPS ATHLETIC ECOSYSTEMS DESIGNED TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
EDGE creates unique athletic environments that offer recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. Founded to meet the rising demand for recreational programming, EDGE collaborates with communities, schools, and organizations to create sustainable, year-round athletic ecosystems. A leader in building interconnected “athletic ecosystems” that blend sports and entertainment, EDGE creates vibrant, self-sustaining community hubs. With expertise in assessment, design, development, programming, and operations, EDGE tailors each facility to meet a community’s recreational and economic needs. Each facility is more than a space; it’s a community cornerstone designed to serve for generations.
Design. Build. Operate.
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Our Approach
Our “One Stop Shop” approach allows EDGE to navigate the complexities of athletic development alongside top industry partners, ensuring long-term project sustainability and providing best-in-class facilities tailored to each community’s recreational goals.
Developing Community Cornerstones
EDGE is a national leader in Public-Private Partnerships: development, financing, and management for athletic ecosystems, positioning us as a premier “one-stop-shop” for athletic facilities and operations. Our core expertise lies in P3 development, yet our commitment to collaboration, transparency, and customized solutions extends to private sector projects. To help communities and developers achieve their long-term goals, we employ a range of financing structures that ensure project sustainability and lasting impact.
EDGE Sports Global brings all aspects of a full-scale development team to each project: industry leading designers & architects, study expertise, multifaceted construction & engineering experience, financial structuring, local project experience, athletic facilities management, comprehensive understanding of sports and entertainment-related facilities development. If granted the opportunity to work with a community EDGE Sports Global will assist any client’s development needs through a seamless process.
// Meet Our Team
Brian DeVellis
Brian DeVellis is the president and founder of EDGE Sports Global, bringing over 30 years of experience assisting clients in the areas of Governmental and Community Relations, Planning and Zoning, and Land Development and Building Expedition. As a licensed Attorney and Landscape Architect, and the founding member of many of
EDGE Sports Global’s facilities, Brian brings a proven winning combination of sports development experience, political expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness to ensure a successful outcome and oversees its representation in all design, entitlement and operational programming.
Derek Alfama
Derek Alfama serves as the Chief Executive Officer of EDGE Sports Global where he oversees all daily operations of the company, working closely with Director of Operations and CFO. Derek’s unique past experience as General Manager of the Worcester Blades of the CWHL, as well as Assistant Coach at Providence College, Assistant Coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Assistant Coach at The College of the Holy Cross, and as an assistant coach at Norwich University give him a unique perspective to steer the daily operations of the company.
Marybeth Brandt
With years of experience in athletic facility operations, events, and scheduling, Marybeth oversees all operations of the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center along with the Worcester White Hawks Hockey Program. Marybeth is experienced in fulfilling the ice or facility surface needs for a broad range of organizations.
Austin Wambolt
Austin Wambolt serves as the Director of Sponsorship Sales of EDGE Sports Global where he oversees all the sponsorship for all of the facilities. Having spent over 8 years in the hockey industry, Austin brings a wealth of knowledge and sales experience to the EDGE Sports Global.
Chris Collins
Chris Collins, with over 10 years of experience in athletic facility operations and program management, oversees sourcing new project acquisition and procurement, along with development and operations of all EDGE systems. Chris uses his experience to research emerging markets, proving feasibility assessments and market analysis, and programming development ahead of any new project.
Chris Hartly
Chris Hartly, with over 15 years in the hockey facility operations and management, oversees all new facility operational layout and design, and coordinates all facility matters with the design and construction professionals. Chris’ wealth of knowledge allows him to point out potential design flaws before they become onsite issues. Once facilities are operational, Chris is responsible for all hiring, training, oversight and operational staff and their compliance with company means and methods.
// JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more about out different career opportunities with us at EDGE Sports Global. We currently do not have any open positions available, but be sure to check back soon!
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