HBCU Spirit of America Bowl
SPIRIT OF AMERICA BOWL
JANUARY 13-16, 2022
HBCU Spirit of America Bowl
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Neil A. Malvone

President, CESM
neilmalvone@cuttingedgesportsmanagement.org

Neil A. Malvone is the founder and CEO of Cutting Edge Sports Management which creates, organizes & hosts sports events including the annual Dream Bowl Weekend which presents two college football all-star games each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend.

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Neil A. Malvone is the founder and CEO of Cutting Edge Sports Management which creates, organizes & hosts sports events including the annual Dream Bowl Weekend which presents two college football all-star games each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend.

Neil brings his substantial educational background to Cutting Edge including degrees in Business Management, Law, and Sports Administration. Neil’s drive for learning and education began when he graduated in only three years from Chaminade High School, an elite private school, in Mineola, New York. He attended Rutgers University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the School of Business in 1990 at the age of 20. Following college, Neil enrolled in law school receiving his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark in 1993.

            Neil returned to school in 2009 when he enrolled in the Masters of Sports Administration program at Fairleigh Dickinson University receiving his Master’s degree in 2010. Upon graduation, Neil hoped to convey his passion and knowledge of sports to others and began teaching sports law and sports administration at FDU where he had the opportunity to create and teach online and in-person courses. Neil currently has brought his real world experiences and knowledge to Brooklyn College where he is the only full-time professor in the Sports Management Master’s Program. Neil loves the challenge of creating new courses and programs and enjoys watching the growth of his students during their stay within the program.

Neil also enjoys the challenges and unique qualities found in sports management and sports event planning. Cutting Edge Sports Management has provided Neil with the opportunity to combine his considerable educational and professional experiences in the area of sports event planning. CESM focuses on providing media and event services for all sports from youth to professional leagues.

            In 2012, Neil decided to create the Dream Bowl and to bring his own brand to small college football. Neil believes the athletes from small college football schools have earned the right to be recognized in an all-star game dedicated solely to them. Neil wants to allow these talented athletes the opportunity they would otherwise not have been afforded to display their skills for scouts from all professional football leagues in the United States, Canada and abroad.

In addition, Neil believes in the importance of family and in civic and national pride. The choice of playing The Dream Bowl on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend was intended for combining football with these traditional values. Activities during Dream Bowl Weekend will incorporate those values to provide a 5-day experience the players and their families will always remember. Some of the activities planned include a family banquet with guest speakers from the world of sports and business; meet and greet between local high-school football players and the Dream Bowl squads; sight-seeing and tourist trips to allow families the chance to appreciate the rich American culture in nearby locales, while also enjoying all that the host city has to offer and the presence of representatives from post-graduate schools and employers to give the athletes a start in preparing for their futures after football.

In 2016, Neil decided to extend the Dream Bowl brand by creating the HBCU Spirit of America Bowl. This event to be played during Dream Bowl Weekend will focus on and feature HBCU athletes in a one-of-its-kind event specifically for players at HBCU schools from around the country. The HBCU Spirit of America Bowl continues CESM’s mission of celebrating football, social progress and Americana. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have served an important role in increasing the proliferation of college education across a diverse group of young Americans and Cutting Edge is privileged to share in their dedication and achievement. These true student-athletes play in all NCAA Divisions and in the NAIA. This weekend-long event will go beyond football to celebrate music, culture and support the transition of these student athletes into their post-graduate lives, whether in football, graduate school, industry or a profession, with career services, job fairs motivational speakers and other event elements still being developed. The HBCU Spirit of America Bowl and Dream Bowl Weekend will celebrate the tradition, heritage, community, and culture of HBCU football with its athletes, fans, students, and alumni, capturing the spirit and lifestyle found on the over 100 HBCU campuses around the nation. The HBCU Spirit of America Bowl is a welcome and important addition to Dream Bowl Weekend.

Neil is also a founding member of Collegiate Sports Management Group based out of Manhattan, NY. CSMG markets and sells media/sponsorships around collegiate sports, facilities, games, events, and tournaments and other related content. CSMG secures and partners with multiple media outlets and event organizers and promoters for content development, distribution, production, and online merchandise sales and licensing; and enhances engagement of conferences and schools with alumni, students, and prospective applicants. With its focus on D-II and D-III conference assets and potential monetization of those assets, CSMG fits well with the Dream Bowl Weekend mission to provide benefits and opportunities to small colleges and small college athletes.

            Neil has also spent some time on the media side of sports. While at FDU, Neil worked as a sportscaster for the Big North East Football Federation (BNEFF), a minor league football league. In addition, he worked as the lead announcer, play-by-play man, and color analyst for NJ high school football games throughout the state. Neil even had the opportunity to call games for Sky Blue, the professional women’s soccer team from New Jersey.

Neil is the father of two wonderful children and has spent countless hours coaching them in softball, baseball, soccer, and football. He spends his free time donating his services to local charities, organizing food drives and blood drives. He has always believed in giving back to the community and the Dream Bowl will be no different. One charity close to Neil’s heart is Levi’s Fight. Levi Haines is a young boy who loves football. Levi suffered from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, one of the more advances forms of MD. At the Dream Bowl II, CESM honored Levi and his family at Dream Bowl and donated a portion of the proceeds to the Levi Hains Trust Fund. In addition, CESM will be exploring other local and national charities to provide assistance from Dream Bowl Weekend.

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Chuck Stuller

Director of Player Personnel
charlesstuller@cuttingedgesportsmanagement.org

Professional Experience-

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Professional Experience-

Chuck Stuller was promoted to Director of Player Personnel of the Dream Bowl and the Spirit of America Bowl in 2018. Prior to being named to his current role, Chuck began as a volunteer scout in December 2014, and then was promoted to Director of Player Development in 2016.

In addition to the Dream Bowl and the Spirit of America Bowl, Chuck also served as a volunteer coaching and personnel assistant with the CIF (Champions Indoor Football) in 2015. He has also been a volunteer assistant with the IFL (Indoor Football League) and has also worked with USA Football.

As Chuck has worked with our event, he has shown a keen eye for identifying and scouting talented "under the radar" small school players. These players tend not to be disclosed on NFL Draft websites, or in confidential NFL databases. It is his goal each year to find these players and give them the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NFL and CFL scouts. Additionally Chuck works with the staff scheduling invites for prospects, assists with social media and is a liaison for NFL and CFL scouts.

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Chuck currently lives in southern New jersey with his wife and two children. He enjoys many different hobbies such as comic book and sports card collecting, art, cooking, writing, fishing, music, acting and travel. He is also currently attending college and working toward his degree in Education. Chuck graduated from Brandywine High School in Wilmington, DE in 1999.

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Joseph Peteya

Communications Intern
jpeteya@cuttingedgesportsmanagement.org

Joseph is currently enrolled at Caldwell University where he is working toward a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management. Along with that, he is also looking to minor in Psychology. With a GPA of almost 3.7, Joseph has made the Dean’s List in every semester of his college career so far. Joseph takes pride in being the secretary of the Sport Management Club as well as being on the baseball team at Caldwell University as an infielder. With experience in both retail and in amusements, Joseph’s people skills are a great addition to our team.

Anthony Costantini

acostantini@cuttingedgesportsmanagement.org

Anthony Costantini is a senior at Caldwell University majoring in Business Administration with a Sport Management concentration. Anthony is an avid sports fan who has always aspired to work the business side of sports. In the future, he hopes to one day work for a professional sports team or league. As a former athlete and current member of the Sport Management club L-board, he truly understands the values of hard work, dedication, and teamwork.

Yasmine Riad

yriad@cuttingedgesportsmanagement.org

Yasmine is currently a Sports Management student at Caldwell University. As a qualified swim coach, she was responsible for organizing friendly and competitive swim events throughout her time in high school. Her wide range of interests makes her curious and adaptive. While having lived in five different countries, Yasmine loves interacting and learning from others in new and creative ways.

ToniAnn Convertino

tconvertino@cuttingedgesportsmanagement.org

ToniAnn is a senior at Caldwell University. She is on the Track and Field team  

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ToniAnn is a senior at Caldwell University. She is on the Track and Field team  

and throws javelin and discus. ToniAnn majors in Sport Management and plans on becoming a Sports Agent. She would like to become an agent for an athlete in either baseball or soccer. On the side, ToniAnn enjoys playing video games. With eSports booming, she hopes to one day start  

planning video game events, as she knows what it is like to be a gamer and has the knowledge of the popular games.

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Albert James

ajames@cuttingedgesportsmanagement.org

Albert is a senior at Caldwell University majoring in Sport Management. Albert is also a High School football coach at West Essex Regional High School in North Caldwell, NJ. He coaches the offensive and defensive lines for the freshman team and helps with varsity as much as possible. As a coach, he has to work diligently to build a winning football program that instills high schoolers with good morals, values, and ethics that will help them beyond the football field. Albert is the Vice President of the Sport Management Club and works well with others. Some of the traits that Albert possesses is that he is hardworking, responsible and respectful among others. 

Juan Asencion

jasencion.cesm@gmail.com

Juan Is currently a Sport Management Major at Caldwell University. Juan comes from a Diverse background and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Juan plans on becoming a Sports Agent and currently owns his own business “Self Made Billionaires” that will consist of developing the careers of Sports Athletes and Music Artist. Juan values the skills of communication, problem solving, and leadership. Most importantly he believes that his determination will guide him into the successful future he will attain.

Ashley Georgevich

Ashley is currently enrolled at Caldwell University majoring in Sport Management. She is also looking to minor or double major in Accounting after next semester, as well. Ashley has a GPA of 3.92 and has made the Dean’s List in every semester of her college career so far. Also, she is an avid sports fan who always wanted to work in the field. She is currently treasurer of the Sport Management Club and is on the women's soccer team at Caldwell University, enhancing her values and skills of hard work, teamwork, and resilience.

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