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How Top Sports Leaders Get Hired: Scott Gilly on Executive Search, Speed & Scrutiny

In this podcast highlight, Scott Gilly, Senior Partner at Elevate, takes listeners inside the fast-moving, high-pressure world of executive and leadership searches across professional and collegiate sports. From CEO and commissioner roles to coaching and athletic director hires, Scott explains why timing, credibility, and preparation are everything in today’s sports landscape. The conversation opens with a look at how quickly major coaching searches can unfold—sometimes breaking on social media before candidates even officially accept the job. Scott discusses why collegiate athletics, in particular, demands speed and decisiveness, and how organizations must act fast to secure top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Scott also breaks down the added complexity of public scrutiny and fan expectations in sports leadership hiring. Using examples like high-profile professional coaching searches, he explains how normal search timelines can quickly turn into PR challenges when passionate fan bases, media pressure, and public perception collide with the realities of a thorough executive search process. Beyond the speed and visibility of these searches, Scott shares what it really takes to succeed in the sports industry today—relentless travel, nonstop relationship-building, and the willingness to be in multiple cities within hours to stay competitive. He reflects on the personal side of the job, the energy of the industry, and why that pace is both demanding and incredibly rewarding. The episode also offers valuable insight for those looking to break into sports business. Scott explains how candidates at all stages of their careers can engage with Elevate, why relationship-building matters even early on, and how executive search firms balance client demands with long-term candidate development. To close, Scott highlights several marquee searches Elevate has recently completed or is actively working on, including the CEO search for the USTA, the President of the Kansas City Royals, the Commissioner of the LPGA, and previous leadership roles with the Baltimore Orioles. Together, these examples showcase the breadth, nuance, and global reach of Elevate’s work across sports and entertainment. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in sports leadership, executive search, hiring at the highest levels of athletics, or understanding how major decisions get made behind the scenes in today’s rapidly evolving sports industry. #sportstechvc #sports #tech #vc #venturecapital #venture #capital #sportsleadershipshow #sportsleadership #show #seventysixcapital #seventysix #seventy #six #investing #commissioner #ceo #hires #sports #sportsleadership #sportshighlights #nhl #mlbb #soccer #collegesports #orioles #royals #baltimore #kansascity #lpga #ustadz #elevate #nfl #ncaa #football #podcast #podcasting #interview #interviews #growth #jobsearch #job #search #sportsjobs #asset #class #of #sport