TODD BLYLEVEN
Sports Partnerships & Business Leadership
Building relationships, partnerships, and revenue across professional sports, brands, and live events.
My Story
I’ve spent my entire life in sports.
I grew up around Major League Baseball, traveling with my family and learning the game from the inside, watching how great players prepared, how teams operated, and how relationships were built at the highest level. That early exposure shaped how I approach everything today.
Now, I bring that same mindset into the business side of sports, focused on trust, consistency, and building partnerships that actually work over time.
Growing Up in the Game
Being raised in Major League Baseball gave me a front-row seat to the inner workings of professional sports. I was around players, coaches, and front offices from an early age, learning how relationships, preparation, and accountability all come together behind the scenes.
Professional Playing Career
I went on to play professional baseball, which gave me firsthand experience inside team environments and a deep respect for the work, discipline, and mindset it takes to compete at a high level.
MLB Scouting Career
After my playing career, I spent 8 years as a Major League Baseball scout, traveling the country, evaluating talent, and building relationships with coaches, players, and organizations at every level of the game.
Western Lifestyle & Retail
During my transition back into baseball, I worked as a store manager at Boot Barn in Southern California. That experience kept me connected to the Western and rodeo community while also building leadership and customer-focused business skills.
Sports Business & Partnerships
I eventually transitioned into the business side of sports, where I’ve spent the last 20+ years building partnerships, driving revenue, and working with some of the most recognized brands and organizations in the industry.
Partnership & Business Highlights
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Built and managed partnerships with organizations including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and national governing bodies
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Negotiated and activated 200+ athlete and brand partnerships across sports and consumer brands
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Worked with companies such as Nike, Under Armour, Rawlings, Wilson, Mizuno, and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Supported revenue growth across retail, events, and digital platforms through partnership strategy and execution
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Led and supported activations across live events, teams, and grassroots sports programs
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Built long-term relationships with brands, organizations, and decision makers across the sports landscape
SELECTED PARTNERS & ORGANIZATIONS
NFL • NBA • MLB • NHL • USA Baseball • USA Softball • USA Hockey • USSSA • USA Football • US Youth Soccer • Little League • Pop Warner Football • US Army All American Bowl Game • NCSA • Dick’s Sporting Goods • Baseball and Softball Factory • Nike • Under Armour • Rawlings • Wilson • Mizuno • Franklin Sports • Win Reality • Blast Motion • Pison Sports • PitchCom • plus more
Leadership & Speaking
Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with teams, universities, and organizations about leadership, relationships, and building strong cultures.
My focus is simple, helping people lead with clarity, build trust, and create something meaningful that lasts.
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Author & Industry Contribution
I’m also the author of two books. First, Scout Like a Pro, a practical guide built from my experience in baseball and player development, focused on helping others better understand the game and the process behind it. Second, Walking With Your Trauma, a book created to help anyone who has or is struggling with trauma, to learn how to control it, walk with it, and live their lives with strength, peace, and love.
Closing Section
I’ve been fortunate to see sports from every angle, growing up in it, playing in it, scouting it, and building a career in the business side of it.
At this stage, what matters most to me is working with good people, building strong partnerships, and being part of organizations that are doing things the right way.