Frank Miceli, CRO Spurs Sports & Entertainment - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show

SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Frank Miceli, the CRO of Spurs Sports & Entertainment.

Miceli is entering his 13th Season with Spurs Sports and Entertainment as Chief Revenue Officer. In his current role, he oversees franchise revenue operations for the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio FC, including–ticket sales and service, member services, corporate sales and retention, and global partnerships. Going into the 2021-22 season, Miceli has led global partnerships to its highest-grossing new sales year.

In Miceli’s tenure with SS&E, he has led the sales operations for the Spurs (NBA), along with the business operations for the San Antonio Rampage (AHL), San Antonio Stars (WNBA), and Austin Spurs (NBAG-League). Miceli recently added revenue generation responsibilities for SAFC (USL Championship). Under his oversight, SAFC has ranked amongst the league leaders in ticket sales and corporate partnership revenue.

Prior to joining the Spurs, Miceli served as Chief Operating Officer of the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL), a long-tenured role he skillfully navigated from 1994 to 2008. With the Phantoms, he managed the sales and marketing operations, where he completed the intricate transfer of the season ticket member group from the Spectrum Arena to the core states Center in 1996. Frank served 18 years with Comcast-SpectacorwithfocusonthePhiladelphiaFlyers/Phantoms. He added the role of Vice President of Minor League Operations in 2000, where he oversaw the complete portfolio of Comcast-Spectacor. He was responsible for overseeing the Phantoms and the organization’s three minor-League baseball teams –the Bowie Baysox, Delmarva Shorebirds, and Frederick Keys. His tenure in Philadelphia covered many areas of business operations–including fiscal management, sales, marketing, advertising, sponsorship sales, public relations, and retail.

Prior to joining Comcast-Spectacor, he served as VP of Marketing for SpectATHLETE, Advertising Director for the Clover Division of Strawbridge & Clothier in Philadelphia, Advertising Manager for John Wannamaker in Philadelphia, and advertising director for Gimbels in both New York and Philadelphia.

Miceli has been recognized throughout his career with the James C. Hendy Award, which is presented to the American Hockey League’s outstanding executive. Miceli has been awarded on two occasions–once during his tenure as COO of the Philadelphia Wings (NLL) in the 1997-98 Season and most recently for his work with the San Antonio Rampage (AHL) during the 2019-20 Season. Additionally, Miceli was recognized with the Thomas Ebright Award in 2006-07, which is presented annually for outstanding career contributions to the American Hockey League.

Miceli is an active member on several boards, including visit San Antonio (VSA), San Antonio Sports (SA Sports), the San Antonio Fiesta Commission, and the Baylor University Sports Administration. He is an active community member and has participated in the Big Brother, Big Sister Program via the SS&E’s Inspire U Program.

A native of South Philadelphia, Frank graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science. He and his wife, Michele, have two daughters, Amanda and Maria.

Frank Miceli Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-miceli-6a93aa13/

Spurs Sport and Entertainment Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spurs-sports-&-entertainment/