No other agency possesses our combination of experience, expertise and resources.
30+
years of athlete marketing experience
225+
attorneys on staff in 16 offices throughout the southeast
Client Roster
Ben Bresnahan
Vanderbilt
BT Potter
Clemson
Dane Key
Kentucky
Davis Allen
Clemson
Marcus Tate
Clemson
Myles Murphy
Clemson
Phil Mafah
Clemson
Riley Moss
Iowa
Ruke Orhorhoro
Clemson
Spencer Lee
Iowa
Tyler Davis
Clemson
Valerie Cagle
Clemson
Walker Parks
Clemson
Will Shipley
Clemson
Xavier Nwankpa
Iowa
Your Team at MGC
Alan Bullington
Co-founder & CEO
Alan is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and the Pepperdine University School of Law. He is an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and a member of the Kentucky Bar Association. Alan has worked in athlete management since graduating from law school in 2005. In 2008 he started One Degree Sports Management, which grew from two clients to over forty by 2016. That year One Degree and MGC teamed up to create MGC Sports. In addition to his work with athletes, Alan has served on advisory boards for multiple companies, including ONE HOPE Wine & Coffee, K-Tenn Capital, and The Charity Network.
Alan Bullington
Darius Rucker
Co-founder
Darius first attained multi-platinum status in the music industry as the lead singer of the GRAMMY award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish. He has since released four solo country albums. All four have debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country albums chart and have collectively produced nine No. 1 singles. Darius won his third GRAMMY award for Best Solo Country Performance in 2014. Darius focuses on helping our clients prepare for and respond to the challenges of notoriety and wealth.
Darius Rucker
Jay Courie
Co-founder & President
Jay leads a dedicated team of lawyers and professionals committed to the transition and success of professional athletes. He has extensive experience representing players and coaches, focusing on draft preparation, training, marketing, and financial success. Jay is an NFLPA Certified Agent and a member of the National Sports Lawyers Association. He is a founding member and Managing Member of MGC, a regional insurance defense firm. Jay represents businesses and individuals in a variety of matters including contract negotiations, employment matters, business development, and strategic planning.
Jay Courie
Kyle Strongin
EVP, Football
As one of only five NFLPA Certified Contract Advisors with NFL personnel experience, Kyle has an insider’s network of contacts with a thorough knowledge of the game. Kyle focuses solely on getting each MGC Sports client in a position to succeed on and off the field while maximizing his client’s contract value during their career. He graduated from and played football for the University of Oklahoma. He has experience as the Scouting and Player Personnel Assistant for the San Francisco 49ers and the Director of Football Operations for Ole Miss in 2007 when he was 25 years old, which was the youngest in major college football at that time. He has also served as the Coordinator of Football Operations for the University of Tennessee.
Kyle Strongin
Mario Tiziani
SVP, Brand Marketing & Strategy
Mario graduated from the University of Wisconsin where he was captain of the golf team, he then played professional golf for 17 years on various tours, including the PGA Tour. Mario’s work at MGC Sports focuses on player development and he’s able to offer a perspective only a former pro can possess.
Mario Tiziani
Matt Cullen
EVP, Golf
Matt graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. He then spent six years working for the Callaway and Odyssey Golf Companies as a Pro Tour Representative where his duties included scouting, recruiting, and endorsement contract negotiations. At MGC Sports, Matt focuses on player management and support.
Matt Cullen
Nicole Idowu
EVP, Client Marketing
Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Texas Tech University and an MBA – the only soccer specific professional degree in the world – from the University of Liverpool. She has had an eclectic career in North America and Europe spanning various industries such as healthcare technology, consulting, operations, and marketing. Nicole is a member of The National Society of Black Sports Professionals, Women in Soccer, and Women in Football. Nicole joined MGC Sports from the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2022 and focuses on expanding our marketing portfolio for our NIL, Professional, and Entertainment clients.
Nicole Idowu
Josh Jones
Assistant Director, Football
Josh earned his bachelor’s degree in Consumer Science and master’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Alabama. While at Alabama, he worked as a Student Assistant in the Football Recruiting Office. Alabama won 2 national championships (2012 & 2015) and Josh aided Coach Mario Cristobal to 247 Sports National Recruiter of the Year (2015) during his time with the team. He also worked as a Football Operations Intern for the Philadelphia Eagles during their 2016 Training Camp, as the team started its rebuilding process towards their 2017 Super Bowl-winning season.
Josh Jones
Michael Lumpkin
Assistant Director, Client Marketing
Michael is a graduate of Wabash College and Master’s candidate at Vanderbilt University. His past professional experience includes work at multiple advertising agencies between 2015-2017. Michael joined the MGC Sports team in 2019 and connects clients with marketing, non-profit, and community partnership opportunities.
Michael Lumpkin
