Comments from Past Attendees
Also see a list of past TEAMS attendees or a list of past TEAMS exhibitors.
"Compelling programming on the key issues confronting the sports world—presented in a first-class setting."
—Bob Costas
NBC Sports
New York, NY
"Zambelli Fireworks congratulates you and your team of professionals on another spectacular TEAMS conference. We attend a number of conferences and trade shows around the country each year. I can say unequivocally that TEAMS 2009 provided us with the greatest return on our investment of any conference we will attend this year. Sign us up for next year!"
—W. Douglas Taylor
Zambelli Fireworks Internationale
New Castle, PA
"Thank you for all of your hospitality during my visit to New Orleans and TEAMS 2009. The Awards Luncheon was very well done. Congratulations on a wonderful event."
—Frank Supovitz
National Football League
New York, NY
"Thanks so much for a wonderful time at TEAMS 2009. The seminars were great. The volunteers were helpful. The food was awesome. And the people totally made it. You guys were great. I was really impressed. Thanks for letting me be a small part."
—Chris Waddell
One Revolution
Park City, UT
"Over the past seven years, I’ve been to several conferences from all walks of the sports and entertainment industry. You name it—music, sports, events, venues, technology. TEAMS leaves nothing to chance when it comes to meeting the people you need to meet."
—Danny Heinsohn
Access Pass & Design
Sparks, NV
"There was nothing but positives from everyone about TEAMS 2009 and how it met everyone’s expectations and needs. Thanks again and please pass on my sincerest Thank You’s to everyone. I can only imagine how great TEAMS 2010 will be."
—Sherry VonRiesen
United States Olympic Committee
Colorado Springs, CO
"I want to personally thank you for hosting an outstanding conference that was extremely valuable for me and USA Weightlifting. The content was topical and relevant to my business and, more importantly, the opportunity to meet one-on-one with so many third parties was invaluable. The overall execution was first class in every way. I had 40 good appointments and made countless other connections as a result of my time in New Orleans."
—Rick Adams
USA Weightlifting
Colorado Springs, CO
"Thank you for another great TEAMS Conference. An "in person" meeting in New Orleans netted a new, three-year sponsor for us."
—Susan Weeks
Running USA
Colorado Springs, CO
"Great event as always and appreciate the TEAMspirit!"
—Gregg Caren
SMG
West Conshohocken, PA
"TEAMS strengths are getting all the right people together under one umbrella. Creating opportunities for networking, work and fun all at one time."
—Terry Hasseltine
Maryland Office of Sports Marketing
Baltimore, MD
"TEAMS is once again the most productive and beneficial. The conference is always very well managed and the pace of the agenda just right. I can say over the many years of participating in TEAMS and the fourth as Show Me Missouri Sports, we have not noticed any stagnation in the variety and “newness” of the appointments we take. Each year continues to exceed our expectations."
—Andy Thiem
Themed Solutions, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
"The expo was greatly organized and I would encourage anyone who deals with sports to attend this conference. Very enlightening and informative!"
—David Smolka
National Beep Baseball Association
Chicago, IL
"Excellent event. The "buzz" was all good and everyone was energized by the news that attendance was up—a mark of confidence in the industry. I was the busiest that I have ever been. Choice of Charlotte is great. Congrats on the “Fastest 50” (Again)."
—Jack Kelly
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Nicholasville, KY
"What a wonderful and educational event that Schneider Publishing DELIVERED! Well Done! Each and every one of my appointments and relationships that were made at this conference are very important to GameTime Travel."
—Tony Petruzzi II
GameTime Travel
Tallahassee, FL
"First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on putting on a great and very successful show! I was thoroughly impressed with the energy level and excitement you created for your show. The attendees and exhibitors have come away with a great experience and your team certainly accomplished that in a big way!"
—Ray Pekowski
The Expo Group
Irving, TX
"I was very impressed with the scope and professionalism I experienced with TEAMS 2009. Thank you for including Table Tennis in TEAMS 2009—we look forward to continued participation in future years. You and your staff have a great thing going and I wish you all the success in the future."
—Michael D. Cavanaugh
USA Table Tennis
Colorado Springs, CO
"The networking opportunities were excellent and very broad—the event staff was awesome."
—Stacey Hepp
USA Canoe/Kayak
Charlotte, NC
"This was my first time to attend the TEAMS Conference and it is one of the best tradeshows I have EVER attended."
—Renee Robison
Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
Little Rock, AR
"The Riverside Convention & Visitors Bureau found TEAMS 2009 to be one of the most successful tradeshows we have attended in a very long time."
—Shaheen Roostai
Riverside Convention & Visitors Bureau
Riverside, CA
“TEAMS truly is a must-attend show each year.”
—Dave O'Lenick
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fort Worth, TX
"Congrats on another successful TEAMS Conference. The leads we garnered were the best so far."
—Richard MacKeigan
VanAndel Arena/DeVos Place
Grand Rapids, MI
"A wealth of networking opportunities that will prove to be invaluable for our efforts. A solid variety of ways to take networking beyond one-on-one appointments."
—Jon Killoran
Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition
Reno, NV
"It was another great experience and successful event for our association."
—Scott McClure
NAIA
Lawrence, KS
"It was the BEST conference I have ever been to because of the quality of the business connections made."
—Mark Koehler
The Beach Soccer Championships
Oceanside, CA
"This conference is the most organized and well thought-out event that I have ever attended."
—Jan Traphagan
National Beep Baseball Association
West Bloomfield, MI
"The entire TEAMS event was just spectacular. Congratulations to you and your staff. I certainly look forward to next year."
—Damian DiCola
Zambelli Fireworks Internationale
New Castle, PA
"Extremely well-run event. We made the most of our time to network and meet with old friends and had an opportunity to meet new ones."
—Ron Radigonda
Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball
Oklahoma City, OK
"Overall it was a good conference in tough times. Bravo!"
—Shirley Smith
Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau
State College, PA
"Evening functions are always exciting and offer key networking opportunities. I have also enjoyed the general session speakers year after year."
—Brian Ambuehl
Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greensboro, NC
"Very nice time! So well organized and the hospitality was awesome! Thanks again."
—Bo Creech
Holiday Inn Select Cedar Bluff
Knoxville, TN
"Organization, networking, fun conference with a lot of great business accomplished! Thank you!"
—Carolynn Smith
Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore
Tampa, FL
