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about us

At Player Portal, we are passionate about revolutionizing the way athletes, coaches, parents, and recruiters connect and succeed. Our innovative platform was designed to simplify athlete management and recruitment, empowering players to showcase their achievements, track progress, and reach their full potential. With features like profile management, goal tracking, event planning, and NextGen Bag Tags, we bridge the gap between physical and digital recruiting. Backed by a dedicated team of sports enthusiasts, tech innovators, and recruitment experts, we are committed to making the athletic journey more streamlined, accessible, and impactful for everyone involved. Player Portal is more than software—it's a community driving success in sports.

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members

Member 1

Brad Davis

President / Founder

Brad Davis serves as the President and visionary founder of Player Portal, leveraging his extensive background in project management, design, and technology to lead the platform's strategic development. With over 20 years of experience as a business owner and project manager / engineer, Brad brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise to the role. He has honed his skills in Microsoft Power Platform development, creating innovative solutions that streamline operations and empower users. His leadership at Player Portal reflects a commitment to creating cutting-edge tools that enhance athlete management and recruitment processes.

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Tyler Jarrett

Chief Operating Officer / Co-founder

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Player Portals, Tyler Jarrett brings a wealth of leadership experience in business operations, financial management, and strategic planning to the organization. A former Division I baseball player at Cornell University and the 2018 VHSL 3A Male Athlete of the Year, Tyler has a deep understanding of the needs and challenges athletes face. In his role, Tyler is responsible for optimizing the platform’s operational frameworks, driving innovation, and ensuring the seamless integration of solutions for athletes, coaches, and recruiters. Leveraging his expertise from overseeing multiple companies under BTR Capital Group, Tyler effectively aligns Player Portals’ strategic initiatives with its mission to revolutionize the sports industry.

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Michael Clark

Managing Partner

Mr. Clark brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic vision to the team. With over 20 years of experience as the founder and president of BTR Capital Group, a private equity firm specializing in industrial property investments and management, Mike has successfully overseen the acquisition and redevelopment of assets exceeding $300 million in value. His strong financial acumen, honed through years of managing complex investments, ensures Player Portal operates with fiscal responsibility and a growth-focused strategy. A graduate of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, Mike combines professional excellence with a personal dedication to mentorship, drawing inspiration from his family and lifelong commitment to leadership.

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Justin Taylor

Operations Manager

Justin Taylor ensures that athletes, coaches, and recruiters enjoy an exceptional and seamless experience across the platform. A former Division I baseball player who attended Cornell University and UMBC, Justin brings firsthand knowledge of the sports world and its unique challenges. His background in strategy, operations, data analysis, and project management empowers him to refine platform processes, enhance user satisfaction, and optimize engagement. He draws from his athletic and professional experiences to align Player Portal’s features with the needs of the sports community, creating a user-friendly and intuitive environment. By leveraging his insights as both a former athlete and data-driven strategist, Justin ensures that every interaction on the platform is impactful, efficient, and tailored to its audience.

Justin Taylor

Chris Ratcliff

Chief Technology Officer

As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Player Portal, Chris Ratcliff brings over two decades of expertise in software development, full-stack engineering, and technical project leadership to drive innovation and performance across the platform. With a proven track record of building scalable, user-centered solutions, Chris oversees the technological vision and execution for Player Portal, ensuring seamless integration of advanced features like NextGen Bag Tags and athlete management systems. His diverse experience spans roles at leading agencies and organizations, including spearheading projects in mobile app development, computer vision, and CMS integration. Chris’s commitment to excellence and adaptability to emerging technologies is pivotal in delivering a cutting-edge experience for athletes, coaches, and recruiters on the platform.

Aidan Brown

Aidan Brown

Events Manager

Aidan Brown leads the event management strategy of the platform, ensuring cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. Aidan’s proven track record makes him a pivotal force behind Player Portal’s commitment to technological excellence and growth.

Safwan Karim

Safwan Karim

Vice President of Technology

Safwan Karim serves as Vice President of Technology at Player Portal, where he drives the technical strategy and execution behind the platform’s growth. With deep experience in architecture, delivery, and leadership, Safwan specializes in building secure, scalable solutions across public sector and enterprise environments. His expertise spans a wide range of industries, including health, justice, and transport, where he has led transformative projects that integrate cloud technologies, AI, and automation to improve efficiency and transparency. Safwan’s focus on value-driven technology ensures that Player Portal remains at the forefront of innovation while delivering measurable outcomes for users.

timeline

Timeline section

October '21

Brad attends the first annual Microsoft Power Platform Conference in Orlando, FL and makes an impression on the Microsoft staff which leads to multiple impactful relationships that aid Brad in the nascency of his computer software development journey.

December '22

Team Portals was formed and became a Microsoft Partner. Development began on various Microsoft based software solutions for businesses and nonprofit organizations.

January '22

The Player Portal concept was born one night while Brad was talking to Jody Nelson about his struggles as a baseball coach/manager.

Summer '22

Brad developed the Player Portal beta version while working from feedback from Jody Nelson, in a shed in his back yard.

October '22

Player Portal prototype was finalized and conversations begun with potential investors and customers about what would be necessary to take the platform to the next level - Player Portal becomes sole priority of Team Portals.

November '22

Team Portals hires Tyler Jarrett to restructure Team Portals and prepare the company for a capital raise to bring Player Portal to life.

August '23

Seed Round of funding raised from BTR Capital Group to build out beta version of Player Portal - Michael Clark becomes CFO of Player Portal

November ‘23

Player Portal integration with Microsoft’s DataVerse to expand the platform’s capacity to handle all organizations rather than just one team.

March ’24

BTR hires Tyler Jarrett full-time as COO of Player Portal .

July ‘24

BTR commits a second tranche of capital to expand team and commit to an official 2025 launch.

August ‘24

Justin Taylor, Francesco Musso, and Matt Lovell join Player Portal as full-time team members.

January ‘25

APP Launch

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