BIOS
Dan Prigge
Dan Prigge is the CEO and Athlete Representative of Pride Athlete Management, LLC. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and received a dual MBA in Management and Finance from Saint Peter's University. Dan further demonstrated his devotion and commitment to representing athletes by also graduating from Sports Management Worldwide with a certificate in Athlete Management. Dan’s academic success, prior athletic experience, related work experience and knowledge of the professional sports landscape are all elements that enable him to relate with and help current athletes reach their athletic, personal and professional goals.
Dan has been an athlete his entire life. During the course of his life, starting at a young age, Dan played hockey, football, baseball and boxed (USA Boxing member) all at a high, competitive level. He was fortunate to have opportunities in these sports post graduation of high school. Injuries took a toll on him through the later portion of his athletic career as well as a car accident that forced Dan into switching professions from the participating side of athletics to representing athletes.
Business Experience:
-Represents Combat, PGA, LPGA, PGA Tour Champions, Tennis, Olympic and Action Sports athletes.
-Rivals Professional Football League (RPFL) Certified Agent
-While in college, was an Assistant at Redd Sports Group which was a company that provided educational programs along with strategic business development for college/professional athletes, colleges/universities, sporting event management and professional sports industry
-After injury became the student manager for the University of Pittsburgh Division 1 Baseball Program(plays in the Atlantic Coast Conference, ACC)
contact: dp@prideathletemanagement.com
James Prigge
James Prigge is the Director of Marketing and Analytics at Pride Athlete Management, LLC and is a graduate of Roger Williams University with a B.S. in International Business and a minor in Finance. While attending RWU, he was a member of the varsity lacrosse team and was also the winner at the ADPSI conference held in Hong Kong for a presentation he gave on emerging marketplaces. He also studied abroad in Germany and traveled across Europe learning different marketing strategies. Since graduating, James has been working in marketing and is passionate about helping athletes build their personal brands. James also has 20+ years of hockey experience and still plays to this day and is also an avid golfer.