Blue Carpet Sports Management

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As the professional sports industry continues to evolve at an increasing pace, there is now a greater emphasis than ever before on an individual approach to athlete management.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, Blue Carpet Sports Management has the expertise to deliver a comprehensive and personal management service for athletes at all levels.

In all aspects of an athlete’s career, Blue Carpet Sports Management act with integrity, trust and respect to ensure both short and long-term objectives and ambitions are achieved.

“Throughout the whole of my career, performance has always been my priority. Having a management team that share this philosophy has been essential to my continued success both on and off the field. Richard and the team at Blue Carpet continue to apply this approach with all their athletes.”

Alistair Brownlee, MBE

OUR TEAM

richard downey

Richard established Blue Carpet Sports Management in 2016, alongside long-term clients Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, having previously spent over 15 years working within the sports management industry. His experience in the industry has seen him manage athletes across five Olympic Games and numerous World Championships (in a variety of sports). He represents each of the triathletes, along with a wider group of Olympic athletes.
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Get in touch with Richard here:
richard@bluecarpet.co.uk

andrew mashiter

Andrew is the Managing Director and has worked for the company since 2018, following 15 years in senior sports marketing roles at adidas and Umbro, where he managed a number of high profile athletes, federations and events. He represents athletes across track and field, football, cricket and Olympic sports, whilst also playing a key role in our brand partnerships. He is the primary point of contact for our relationships within Major League Soccer (MLS).
Andrew is a licenced FIFA Agent, World Athletics Registered Agent and an Accredited Cricket Agent with both the ECB and CSA.

Get in touch with Andrew here:
andrew@bluecarpet.co.uk

TOM bosworth MBE

Tom is a two time Olympian, multiple World and British Record holding Race Walker, managing a highly successful international career both on and off the track spanning over 14 years. Away from the track he built a career within the media both in the written press and TV. He now manages track and field athletes, using his experience to support athletes in achieving their own sporting ambitions.
Tom is a World Athletics licenced athlete representative.

Get in touch with Tom here:
tom@bluecarpet.co.uk

TIFFANY zavalis

Tiff brings a broad set of capabilities from previous PA and Office Management roles within the advertising and corporate sectors. As Head of Client Services Tiff provides a central role within the Blue Carpet team. Nurturing relationships, supporting our athletes and their teams whilst assisting Blue Carpet's management with the internal office administration.

Get in touch with Tiffany here:
tiffany@bluecarpet.co.uk

Rudi Second

Rudi is a retired professional cricketer from South Africa. Having enjoyed a 13-year career in the sport, which included 140 first class matches, and a first-class 4-day trophy, he will use his experience and knowledge gained throughout his career to guide players and assist them in achieving the very best for their own careers. He is based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Rudi is a CSA and SACA licenced and accredited agent.

Get in touch with Rudi here:
rudi@bluecarpet.co.uk

Debra Barnes

As an accomplished event director with multiple professional qualifications, Debra brings over 25 years of expertise in sports event & athlete management, commercial partnerships development, sponsorship and marketing. Most recently the Race Director of the Two Oceans Marathon, she is integral to the team in South Africa and manages a portfolio of athletes across a variety of sports, helping them to achieve their career goals. Debra is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is a CSA and SACA licenced and accredited agent.

Get in touch with Debra here:
debra@bluecarpet.co.uk