TEAM

Brian Davis

CEO / Founder

18 years as a business / real estate attorney.

  • Founder/CEO of Forward Counsel LLP, the nation’s leading law firm in NIL representation and NCAA compliance.
  • Founder/CEO of LEAD-OC an Orange County non-profit that has raised several million dollars over the past 10 years for local children’s charities like Big Brothers Big Sisters, etc.
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Chapman University.

Andy Miller

Chief Revenue Officer / Partnership Sales

Seasoned business executive with over 20 years of management, business development, strategic partnerships, media sales and marketing experience. 

  • Andy played football at UCLA and after graduating with a degree in Political Science he continued his career playing & coaching internationally for 3 years before joining the corporate business world.
  • Relevant work experience includes Management/Executive Partnership Sales roles for Fox Sports, NFL Network, NBC Sports/Olympics, NFL/Los Angeles Chargers, IMG College, and Paradigm Sports.  
  • As CRO, Andy’s work for the agency will focus on selling high-impact cross platform branded partnerships/sponsorships for our represented players across high school, college, and NFL media platforms.

Derek Cox

Dir of Football Operations / NFL Agent

Derek’s resume is almost as impressive as his character. 

  • Derek is in William & Mary’s Hall of Fame and was drafted in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft. 
  • Derek played 7 years in the NFL, then upon retirement went back to school and earned an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management. In 2021, Derek began working with the NFL’s New York office in the player relations division. 
  • Derek will be leading our Agency in NFL representation for this year’s 2024 draft.

Bo Calvert

Director of Player Relations / NIL 

Former UCLA team captain & All-American Butkus Award Finalist

  • Transitioning from a former UCLA Bruins Captain to a professional role, I’ve leveraged my leadership and communication skills to navigate the complexities of marketing and salary negotiations. The experience gained from my brief stint as a UDFA Rookie with the Denver Broncos and my tenure in UCLA Athletics Communications & PR underpins my approach to fostering an environment where athletes can thrive on and off the field. This journey reflects my unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence in an ever-evolving sports industry.
  • At PowerUp Sports, my role as Director of Player Personnel & NIL is centered around cultivating strategic partnerships and driving athlete empowerment.
  • Master’s in Sports Management from UCLA, I apply robust knowledge of the industry with my first hand experience as an athlete to elevate our client relationships and deliver tailored solutions in the dynamic landscape of collegiate and professional athleticsOur team’s success is reflected in the meaningful support we provide to athletes, positioning them for success both during and beyond their sports careers.