Prodigy Search and Collegiate Sports Management Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Services and Optimize Sports Organizations

Freehold, New Jersey – January 29, 2025 – Prodigy Search, a trusted executive search firm specializing in sports and entertainment for nearly 20 years, is proud to announce a partnership with Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG), a prominent multi-faceted sports, entertainment and media company. This collaboration will expand both Prodigy’s and CSMG’s capabilities across sports with a focus on collegiate athletics, esports, and NIL-related sectors. Together, both organizations will benefit from greater expertise, expanded market coverage, and an increased capacity for innovative client solutions.

Building on Prodigy Search’s success in the collegiate space, with clients such as the Fiesta Bowl, University of Southern California/L.A. Coliseum, and The Ohio State University (Legends), this partnership will broaden its reach in collegiate athletics. By combining Prodigy’s recruiting expertise with CSMG’s deep relationships and knowledge in media rights, sponsorship management, and collegiate esports, this collaboration strengthens the collective ability to serve clients more effectively and efficiently.

“This strategic partnership with Michael Schreck and his team at CSMG is a natural fit as we continue to expand further into various sectors of the sports industry,” said Scott Carmichael, Founder & CEO of Prodigy Search. “CSMG’s expertise and market intelligence complement our efforts to provide tailored recruitment solutions and elevate organizations through exceptional talent. I couldn’t be more excited about what the future holds.”

CSMG now in its 11th year, has been a powerful resource for sports properties, colleges and conferences, encompassing both traditional sports and gaming, inclusive of esports. Because of relationships with several dozen sports properties, over 25 traditional sports and esports conferences and 500+ schools nationwide, CSMG will enable Prodigy to uniquely position themselves across many different areas of an organization and help best customize solutions for each recruited position.

“We are thrilled to partner with the team at Prodigy Search, and the timing is perfect as the sports landscape continues to evolve” said Michael Schreck, CEO of CSMG. “By aligning with Prodigy we will be able to further support the industry by identifying world class talent, while driving revenue and maximizing exposure for our partners” The partnership underscores a shared commitment to collaboration, combining efforts to address industry needs, as well as a focus on aligning emerging and untapped talent with opportunities in an ever-evolving sports and entertainment landscape.

About Prodigy Search

Prodigy Search, the leading independent boutique sports and entertainment executive search firm, has placed over 1,000 senior executives in key roles for renowned clients at the most notable sports and entertainment brands around the world, including but not limited to the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Legends, PGA TOUR, Delaware North, SeatGeek, FIFA, NBA, NHL, and Liverpool. The firm has successfully expanded its expertise to non-traditional sports, third-party vendors, sports technology, education, and non-profit sectors. Known for senior partner involvement, exceptional service, and transparency, Prodigy continues to grow beyond its core sports and entertainment focus.

Where the best brands come for the best talent.

To learn more, visit us at https://www.prodigysearch.net/.

About CSMG

CSMG is an integrated sports, entertainment, and media company committed to advancing traditional sports and esports. With expertise in media rights, sponsorship sales, analytics, licensing, brand building, original content and event production. We are an experienced, trusted, results-driven team with a lens on the future. We empower sports properties, brands, and video game publishers to succeed at the crossroads of tech, sports, entertainment, and video games.

To learn more, visit us at https://collegiatesmg.com/

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