08/10/2026
The game may end when the final out is recorded, but building a great tournament experience starts long before teams take the field.
On the premiere episode of Competition Capital: Beyond the Brackets at Gulfport Sportsplex, we sit down with J.C. Brignone of Showtime Sports, a former SEC and NFL athlete who has taken lessons from competition into business, consulting, and sports-event promotion.
Today, J.C. serves as a tournament promoter for Grand Slam Sports Tournaments, helping create competitive experiences for youth athletes, coaches, and families.
We go beyond the brackets to discuss J.C.’s journey from athlete to entrepreneur and promoter, the business behind successful tournaments, what event organizers look for in a host destination, and why the experience surrounding the games matters just as much as what happens between the lines.
It’s a conversation about competition, leadership, relationships, sports tourism, and what it takes to build events that teams and families want to return to.
This is Competition Capital. We’ll see you beyond the brackets.