Led by Craig Thompson, international sports marketing professional, Mindspring Sport seeks to work with clients and partners who share our vision and philosophy, and wish to take their organizations to higher levels, or develop new properties. Our approach — developed and refined over the years on projects such as the UEFA Champions League, the Champions Hockey League, America's Cup sailing, and USA Volleyball — has proven successful and widely respected.
Mindspring believes in the intrinsic value of sport as a way for people to "live their passion". Our mission is to provide the optimal commercial and organisational basis for sport so that people can experience their passion in the best possible environment.
Craig Thompson
CEO | 34th America's Cup Together with Russell Coutts, CEO of Oracle Racing and four-time winner, created and launched the concept for AC34, which included the use of catamarans, racing next to shore, shorter TV-friendly format and the creation of the AC34 World Series.
CEO/Owner | Ovation Sports AG Developed the concept and directed the inaugural season for the Champions Hockey League in association with the IIHF in Europe. Also specialized in development and management of sports properties and events for Juventus Football Club, Spanish Basketball League, and UFL United Arab Emirates National Soccer League.
Managing Director | T.E.A.M. Marketing AG Exclusive worldwide marketing agency of UEFA for the Champions League, generating over $1 billion in annual sponsorship and TV revenues. Management board member for 11 years and key member of the 6-person team responsible for initial creation and subsequent development of the Champions League project.
Technical Director | International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) After coordinating the volleyball venue at the 1984 Olympic Games, moved to Lausanne, Switzerland to work with the international governing body. Leveraged his volleyball background as a player, coach, and team sales business owner with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
Anthony Curci
Managing Principal | Lido Capital Partners, LLC An investment manager over the last 20 years, Anthony has worked across a number of industries including apparel, footwear, skin care, technology, health care, and sports marketing. He manages a diversified portfolio of direct investments to real estate including: agricultural, industrial, commercial properties, and private equity & start-up. He worked in various capacities with the investments both as principal, entrepreneur, and advisor.
Anthony received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Business from UCLA, has a Master's degree in Psychology, and an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University. While at UCLA, as he was a member of two Division I NCAA Championship volleyball teams where he was elected team captain and earned NCAA All-American honors. He also played on the AVP Pro-Beach Volleyball Tour and the FIVB World Tour with numerous top-ten finishes.
Don Regan
Sports league developer/counsel Co-founder and general counsel of professional sports teams and leagues, including the American Basketball Association (ABA), World Hockey Association (WHA), World Football League (WFL), World Team Tennis (WTT), International Basketball Association (IBA) and International Volleyball Association (IVA). Founder/owner (with Maurice "the Rocket" Richard) of the Quebec Nordiques, now the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL; founder/owner (with Dan Issel and Lou Dampier) of the Louisville Kentucky Colonels, now the Denver Nuggets of the NBA.