Association for the Advancement of Latinos in Sports

The Association for the Advancement of Latinos in Sports (AVANCE) is a non-profit business organization with a mission to advance the success and economic mobility of Latinos in the sports industry. Membership is open to individuals currently employed or who own businesses in the sports industry, students interested in a career in sports, and corporations that support the AVANCE mission.

NIKE EYBL Basketball Tournament presented by AVANCE Sports
February 22-23, 2025
The Bishop’s School
7607 La Jolla Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92037

REGISTRATION: $10
No limits, no boundaries, just endless high caliber basketball!
SINGLE DAY Ticket $10 per day

AN AVANCE ORIGINAL

AVANCE Sports 4-Part Documentary | Official Trailer

MOVING FORWARD

Empowering Latinos in Sports

At AVANCE, we believe in the power of community to drive change. Our network brings together professionals, students, and organizations united by a common goal: to elevate the presence and influence of Latinos in every aspect of the sports industry. By joining our network, you're not just gaining access to valuable resources—you're becoming part of a movement that's shaping the future of sports.

Take the first step towards advancing your career and contributing to the growth of Latino leadership in sports by joining our network.

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ADVISORY BOARD

Guiding the Future of Latino Excellence in Sports

GARY ACOSTA

Founder/CEO
Founder of AVANCE Sports and Co-Founder and CEO of NAHREP, the largest Hispanic business organization in the nation; Co-Founder of the ProXimo conference presented by AVANCE Global

LISA GUERRERO

Advisory Board Member
Best-selling author, journalist, Co-host of the Best Damn Sports Show Period and first-ever female sideline reporter for Monday Night Football

OMAR MINAYA

Advisory Board Member
Senior Advisor to Baseball Operations for the New York Yankees; First Latino General Manager of an MLB Franchise (Montreal Expos)

EARL WATSON

Advisory Board Member
Former NBA Head Coach; First Latino Head Coach of an NBA Franchise (Phoenix Suns)

NELY GALAN

Advisory Board Member
Self-made media mogul and author who launched ESPN Latin America; Co-Founder of the ProXimo conference presented by AVANCE Global

GERSSON ROSAS

Advisory Board Member
Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks; First Latino General Manager of an NBA Franchise (Dallas Mavericks)

JOSUE NAPA

Advisory Board Member
Senior Vice President and Head of Finance and Accounting for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA)

RON RIVERA

Advisory Board Member
Former NFL Head Coach; First Latino Head Coach of an NFL Franchise (Washington Commanders)

OUR PARTNERS

Together, Building a Stronger Future for Latinos in Sports

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ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LATINOS IN SPORTS
2375 Northside Drive, Suite 360,
San Diego, CA 92108
(858) 622-9046 | connect@avancesports.org