Gloria Govan
CEO & Founder
Gloria leads EDGE’s vision: sports-centered places with lasting community value that expand access, support youth development and create opportunity.
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Where sports, entertainment and community come together
Building destinations where sports, real estate and community come together.
EDGE unites development, operations, capital and cultural influence to create destinations and experiences with lasting community impact.
EDGE Sports Partners
Behind
the EDGE
One team, one vision: extraordinary experiences, lasting partnerships and meaningful impact across sports, entertainment, real estate and community.
People Places Possibilities
Community Becomes Legacy
Strategic Partnerships. Elevated Performance.
Our work is inspired
by the communities we serve
Every community is different. EDGE shapes its mix of sports, recreation, entertainment and amenities around local needs and long-term goals.
Sports complexes
One venue, all week: indoor courts, immersive domes and adaptable training areas serve weekday practice, local leagues and major events alike.
Tournament destinations
Multiple venues, clear routes for teams and comfortable spaces for families keep events running smoothly. Hospitality gives visitors a reason to stay between games.
Community recreation
Flexible spaces for local leagues, youth programs and informal play make sport part of daily life — a place people return to and feel is theirs.
Athlete development
Room to practice, recover and grow: training, coaching, physical therapy and recovery spaces that help athletes sharpen their skills and progress.
Entertainment
The energy doesn’t end at the final whistle. Concerts, esports, watch parties, immersive dome experiences and private events keep the destination active — even when no game is on.
Hospitality
Food and beverage, retail, lodging partnerships and guest services make visits longer and more welcoming — with local vendors reflecting the community around the venue.
Supporting projects
from planning through operations
With municipal and project partners, EDGE shapes a destination from first priorities through development, structuring, operations and the visitor experience.
City partnerships
Work with municipalities, public agencies and project partners to understand local priorities, community needs and long-term public value.
Venue development
Shape sports-centered destinations from site strategy and program definition through planning and delivery coordination.
Project structuring
Bring property owners, developers, operators, sports organizations, brands and funding partners together around a clear project plan.
Venue management
Operate sports facilities and destination businesses, including programming, events, community access and day-to-day performance.
Experiences
Bring tournaments, events and entertainment together with hospitality, vendors and brand partners to give people more reasons to gather.
Economic activity
Community value
A sports destination should benefit its community. EDGE and its partners agree on the local outcomes to pursue — and how to measure them.
Economic
How the destination connects to local activity.
- Visitor economyHotel nights · Visitor spending
- Local enterpriseBusiness activity · Vendor opportunities
- EmploymentConstruction · Operations · Programming
Community
How the destination serves local people.
- Access to sportYouth participation · Recreation
- Shared programmingEvents · Community use
- Athlete developmentTraining · Pathways
- Health & wellnessPhysical therapy · Recovery · Fitness
- Arts & cultureImmersive programming · Film · Music
An annual impact dashboard reports attendance, visitor origin, hotel demand, local spending, jobs and community access.
Local priorities,
shared opportunities
EDGE works with public and private partners to shape sports-centered developments around local priorities, site conditions and long-term community value.
Active across California, Texas and Florida.
Our portfolio
Connected ventures,
shared purpose
Building a portfolio where sports, entertainment, consumer brands and development reinforce each other.
Happy Feeling LLC
Parent company
EDGE Sports Partners
Sports. Partnership. Experience.
Building influencer-driven live events, activations and fan experiences that connect athletes, brands and fans.
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EDGE Hydration
Performance Meets Lifestyle.
A premium hydration brand created for performance, wellness and everyday life. Fueling people. Moving culture.
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Real Championship Live
Live Sports. Entertainment. Experience.
Creating live championship events that bring athletes, entertainment, brands and audiences together.
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Westcove Development
Developing Places With Purpose.
Creating real estate developments that generate lasting value and strengthen communities.
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Building
What’s Next
Sports & Entertainment Complex
Seated Concert — Approximately 2,000–2,500 People Standing Concert — Approximately 3,000–4,000 People
Where Champions Rise
Championship Basketball Under the Stars
National Live Experience Tour
A first-of-its-kind live experience tour connecting athletes, celebrities, coaches and fans.
Strategic Partners & Sponsors
Connecting Brands With the Power of Sports and Community
Consumer Products & Brands
Creating brands that support performance, wellness and everyday life.
Investment & Development
Identifying and developing high-impact opportunities.
Celebrity Golf Tournament
Real Championship Live
Bigger than the game.
Westcove Development
Building beautiful spaces. Creating lasting value.
Pioneering the Stars & Breaking Glass Ceilings
Swim Week of the Palm Beaches
Connecting leading designers with top models and brands in fashion, beauty and beyond.
The people
behind EDGE
Leaders across development, operations, partnerships, strategy and culture — aligning local priorities, project delivery and the everyday experience of every destination.
Jon Irvine
President
Jon brings a real-estate development perspective, connecting projects with the relationships and capital to move them forward.
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Izzy Rosales
COO
As chief operating officer, Izzy turns plans into delivery — overseeing the systems, coordination and daily decisions that keep each destination running smoothly.
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Angel Fernandez
CSO
As chief strategy officer, Angel connects long-term strategy with project priorities, partnerships and visitor experiences.
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Jacques Pryor
CMO & Founder
A founder and EDGE’s chief marketing officer, Jacques leads marketing, brand and communications — helping partners and communities see each project’s vision.
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