Marco Bergonzi
Cremona
Summary
Basketball operations professional with expertise in coordinating logistics and managing team dynamics. Proven ability to enhance event execution and strengthen relationships with other managers.
Team Manager focused on creating a positive and productive work environment. Skilled in team management, scheduling, and meeting deadlines. I am a motivated guy aimed to grow every day in the sports world, particularly in basketball, where I have already held meaningful roles.
Skilled in managing games logistics and building relationships, contributing to successful operations in high-pressure environment, thanks to the analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Euroleague Basketball Delegate
Euroleague Basketball Delegate in Virtus Bologna Home Games
Bologna, Italy
09.2024 - Current
- Increased networking opportunities with targeted outreach to potential partners and stakeholders.
- Supported event planning efforts, securing venues and coordinating logistics for successful gatherings.
- Starting in September 2024 and currently active, I was selected by Euroleague Basketball as a Delegate for the home games of Virtus Bologna. As a delegate for EuroLeague games, I am responsible for the game event with 3 main tasks: basketball operations, marketing and communication, external relations with journalists, relationship management with managers and players of the involved teams, verification of the game roster, interaction with referees and court officials, and responsibility for any anti-doping controls.
Basketball Team Manager/Sports Program Coordinator
Professional Sport Club / Vanoli Basket Cremona
Cremona, Italy
09.2023 - Current
- REGARDING BASKETBALL TEAM MANAGER AND SPORTS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
- Coordinated logistics for team travel, ensuring timely arrival at games and events.
- Coordinated team logistics for practices and games to ensure smooth operations (booking hotels and transportation for away games)
- Managed equipment inventory, maintaining organization and readiness for training sessions.
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring availability and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted coaching staff in game preparation.
- Communicated effectively with players regarding schedules, practices, and team policies.
- Facilitated collaboration between coaching staff and players to foster a positive team culture.
- Streamlined communication processes within the organization, enhancing operational efficiency during events.
- Facilitated regular meetings between players, coaches, trainers, medical professionals as needed to discuss performance concerns or injury prevention strategies.
- Streamlined communication between players, coaches, and staff for improved collaboration and decisionmaking.
- Ensured compliance with league rules and regulations, staying up-to-date on changes in policies or procedures affecting the team's operations (mostly in youth academy)
- Away games organization, logistic and basketball operations, players' necessities management, oversight and general administration of the team (players and coaching staff), coordination with medical staff, organization for weekly planning of main team and youth basketball teams, keeping relationship with municipality authorities.
- Coordinated player logistics during games, scrimmages, and practices. Preparation of the pre-season phase for the upcoming sports season, including the organization of friendly matches and tournaments in preparation for the start of the regular season.
- Technical material management, championship organization
- Supervision and administration of accommodations for team members
- Managing the personal needs of players inside and outside of the sports context
Basketball Referee
Basketball Referee
Lombardia, Italia
09.2016 - 06.2025
- Enforced game rules consistently to maintain fairness and integrity during matches.
- Evaluated player and behavior to make informed officiating decisions.
- Trained new referees on best practices, rules interpretation, and game management techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with teams, enhancing communication and overall game experience for all participants.
- Attended training sessions to refine officiating techniques and stay updated on rule changes.
Education
MBA - Philosophy And History
Univerisity of Trento
Trento07-2020
Master of Science - Philosophy And History
University of Trento
Trento, Italy10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy And History
Univerisity of Trento
Trento07-2020
Skills
- Staff management
- Committee leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Strategic planning
- Ethical behavior
- Strength conditioning
- Travel arrangements
- Game schedules
- Training programs
- Budgetary operations
- Reliability
- Computer skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Problem resolution
- Scheduling and coordinating
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Greek
Beginner (A1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Euroleague Basketball Delegate
Euroleague Basketball Delegate in Virtus Bologna Home Games
09.2024 - Current
Basketball Team Manager/Sports Program Coordinator
Professional Sport Club / Vanoli Basket Cremona
09.2023 - Current
Basketball Referee
Basketball Referee
09.2016 - 06.2025
MBA - Philosophy And History
Univerisity of Trento
Master of Science - Philosophy And History
University of Trento
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy And History
Univerisity of Trento