Maddy Blakeman
About Maddy Blakeman
Maddy Blakeman serves as the Director of Fan Experience at the Premier Lacrosse League, a position she has held since 2023. With a background in event management and marketing, she has worked for various sports organizations, including Major League Soccer and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Current Role at Premier Lacrosse League
Maddy Blakeman serves as the Director of Fan Experience at the Premier Lacrosse League, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the overall experience for fans attending games and events. Her responsibilities include developing strategies to engage fans and improve their interaction with the league.
Previous Experience in Major League Soccer
Before joining the Premier Lacrosse League, Maddy worked at Major League Soccer as an Event Manager from 2021 to 2022. Based in New York, NY, she managed various events and contributed to the league's operational success during her tenure.
Educational Background
Maddy Blakeman earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from Loyola University Maryland, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Business with a focus on Event Management from Temple University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018.
Diverse Work History
Maddy has a varied professional background, having held multiple roles in sports and event management. She worked as an Event Assistant at US Lacrosse from 2012 to 2017, and later served as Director of Lacrosse Operations at Temple University from 2016 to 2018. Her experience also includes positions at the Philadelphia 76ers and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.
Internship Experience
In 2017, Maddy completed a two-month internship with the United States Golf Association (USGA) as part of the U.S. Open Championship Operations team at Erin Hills, WI. This role provided her with valuable insights into large-scale event operations within the sports industry.