Team Acquisition & Management

Overview

Through the Team Acquisition and Management division, General Sports and Entertainment strives to deliver measurable results for each major or minor league franchise it owns and operates while at the same time creating an organization that is a highly visible, caring member of the community. In addition to deploying a skilled management team to run the day-to-day operations of the club, GSE is well versed in building sports management and marketing programs that maximize revenue streams in the following areas:

Ticket Sales
Corporate Sales and Sponsorships
Publication Sales
Food and Beverage Income
In-Stadium and Direct Mail Novelty Sales
In-Stadium Advertising
Hospitality
And Much More

The talented team at General Sports and Entertainment has over 75 years of combined experience in the sports industry, allowing us to provide unmatched expertise in the following core services:

Staff training and development
Sports franchise specific financial review and strategic planning
Development and execution of marketing and promotional strategies
Negotiation of stadium leases
Creation and implementation of community outreach programs
Public relations
Development and implementation of ticket and corporate sales programs

General Sports and Entertainment currently owns and operates the Derby County Football Club of The Coca-Cola Football League Championship. Find out more information on GSE's ownership of Derby.

GSE also owned and operated the Fort Wayne Wizards of the Class A Midwest League from 1999 until 2006. Find out more information on GSE's ownership of the Fort Wayne Wizards.

GSE is continuously exploring the acquisition and/or management of sports teams. Please contact GSE, at info@generalsports.com to discuss potential opportunities.