GLOBAL ELITE SPORTS CONFERENCE
2025 Speakers
Wednesday 2 July, 2025 | Melbourne, Australia
Austin Moss
Senior Director, Player Affairs & Development, San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
Austin Moss II is in his first season as senior director, player affairs & engagement. He previously served six seasons (2018-23) as the director of player engagement. In his role, he creates and implements a player development ecosystem that fosters high performance and drives the personal and professional growth of all players on the 49ers roster.
Moss II oversees all player programming, including rookie development, team-building and mental health initiatives and family/significant other programming. He is responsible for creating, developing, and nurturing trust with the players while enhancing the overall team culture.
Moss II also helps players with the transition process both into and out of the NFL through continuing education, financial education, and providing assistance in dealing with personal and family matters through player programs.
Danielle Mansell
Vice President, Service & Fan Experience, Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
Danielle Mansell is currently Vice President, Service & Fan Experience for the Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and has worked across multiple leagues in multiple cities during her 16 year sports career. Her career began as a Premium Service Account Manager with the Oklahoma City Thunder and continued with leadership roles with the New Jersey Devils (NHL) and Prudential Center and Oklahoma City Energy (USL) and finally with the Mavs.
Danielle is passionate about evolving the Member journey to include engagement outside of the game experience and working to provide next-level pro-active service to all our fans. When she isn’t working, you’ll find Danielle spending time with her husband Joshua and daughter and son. Danielle is an active member of her community including being a proud alumna of Leadership Dallas ’23.
Nick Riewoldt
Director of Growth & Strategy, PMY Group
Nick Riewoldt is a revered figure in Australian Rules Football, celebrated for his exceptional career with the St Kilda Football Club in the AFL. Selected as the number one draft pick in 2000, Riewoldt made his debut in 2001 and quickly established himself as a dominant key forward. Over 17 seasons, he played 336 games, scored 718 goals, and set the all-time VFL/AFL record for most marks. His leadership qualities were evident as he captained St Kilda from 2005 to 2016, earning five All-Australian selections and six Trevor Barker Awards as the club’s best and fairest player.
Beyond the field, Riewoldt has made significant contributions as a media personality and philanthropist. He has provided insightful commentary on AFL broadcasts and has been involved in various media roles. In honor of his late sister, Maddie, he co-founded Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, a charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for bone marrow failure syndromes. Riewoldt’s commitment to excellence, both professionally and personally, continues to inspire many within and beyond the sporting community.
Sean Hendricks
Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development, Brown University
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Sean Hendricks has lived out his passion for helping others maximize their abilities as an educator, coach, leader, and featured speaker. Currently, he serves as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development at Brown University, where he designs, implements, and reviews academic, career, leadership, and community engagement programs to support the holistic development of Brown’s 950 student-athletes. In addition to his role, Dr. Hendricks oversees Men’s Soccer, Sailing, Equestrian, Track & Field, and Cross Country as their sport administrator.
Before joining Brown, Dr. Hendricks spent two years at Cal as the Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership and Personal Development. During his time in Berkeley, Dr. Hendricks delivered high impact student-athlete development programs, including a leadership series and showcase, first-year scholar-athlete course, and captain's leadership program. Dr. Hendricks joined Cal after 12 years at Rowan University. At Rowan, Dr. Hendricks designed and led programs to support the holistic development of students.
Alicia Komaki
Head Coach, Sierra Canyon School Girls' Basketball Program
Coach Alicia Komaki is the head coach of the Sierra Canyon School girls' basketball program in Chatsworth, California. Since taking the helm in 2012, she has transformed the Trailblazers into a national powerhouse. Under her leadership, the team has secured five CIF State Championships and an ESPN National Championship in 2023, finishing that season ranked No. 1 in the country . In January 2024, Komaki celebrated her 300th career win at Sierra Canyon, a testament to her sustained excellence and impact on the program
Komaki's coaching prowess has earned her numerous accolades. In 2022, she was honored as the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association High School National Coach of the Year, receiving the prestigious Pat Summitt Trophy . She has also been part of the coaching program for the successful USA underage National teams, and also serves as a Nike Camp Coach.
Her coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Komaki's commitment to developing her players extends beyond the court. She fosters a culture of academic excellence and personal growth, with her teams consistently achieving high academic standards and has coached many young stars, including phenomenon JuJu Watkins.