OUR TEAM

FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murphyterrence/

Terrence C. Murphy Sr. is the Founder and Managing Partner of Synergy Sports Capital, where he leads the firm’s investment strategy, deal sourcing, and platform development. He is also the CEO and Founder of Terrence Murphy Companies, through which he has started, acquired, or invested in over 100 companies across diverse industries. The company is headquartered in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

A standout wide receiver at Texas A&M University, Terrence graduated in 2005 as a three-time Academic All-Big 12 Student-Athlete, two-time All-American, two-time Team Captain, two-time First-Team All-Big 12 honoree, and one of the most decorated players in school history. He was selected in the second round (58th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.

Terrence remains deeply engaged in the sports ecosystem through board and advisory roles, including the MS Sport Business Analytics Founding Board at Texas A&M, Pro Athlete Community (PAC), and The Collectiv Sports Fund. He previously served on the boards of Ring Ventures (Alumni Ventures) and the Texas A&M Athletics 12th Man Finance Committee.

Through his entrepreneurial ventures and investment activities, Terrence has cultivated an extensive network of athletes, ownership groups, brands, and operating partners. His companies have earned repeated recognition on the Inc. 5000 and Texas A&M Mays Business School Aggie 100 lists, underscoring a proven track record of building and scaling businesses within the sports economy.

PARTNER

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggie-bush-1b769459/

Reggie Bush is a former NFL running back who played from 2006 to 2017 after winning the Heisman Trophy at USC. Drafted #2 overall by the New Orleans Saints, he helped the team win Super Bowl XLIV and later played for the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers before becoming a sports analyst and media personality after retiring.

PARTNER

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwindraughan/

Edwin E. Draughan is an investment professional with considerable experience in sports, tech, media, and real estate. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Pivot Strategy Group, where he advises teams, leagues, and sports-adjacent businesses on investment strategy, capital formation, M&A, and enterprise value creation. Edwin previously served as a Partner at Park Lane, a sports-focused investment bank, where he spent nearly a decade advising professional teams, leagues, media platforms, and ownership groups on strategic transactions and capital raises.

At Synergy Sports Capital, Edwin supports investment committee strategy, underwriting, and portfolio construction, bringing a disciplined, institutional lens to emerging sports opportunities. A former professional athlete, he combines capital markets expertise with firsthand experience in team dynamics, governance, and long-term value creation.

Education: MBA from USC Marshall, a Master’s in Business Law from Loyola Law School, and a BA from Yale University.

PARTNER & CHIEF OF STAFF

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joynuga/

Joy Nuga is an investor with experience across private equity and public markets, including roles at The D. E. Shaw Group and Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s flagship Private Equity Group. Her work focuses on capital structure design, governance alignment, and disciplined underwriting across complex transactions. Most recently, she has helped lead cross-border women’s sports investment initiatives, structuring creative equity solutions and driving diligence alongside capital partners and club leadership.

She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Hunter College Foundation, providing fiduciary oversight of the endowment and broader institutional stewardship for her alma mater.

Education: As a Schwarzman Scholar, Joy earned a Master of Management Science from Tsinghua University and received her B.A. from the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, where she studied Economics, German, Mathematics, and Public Policy.

OPERATING PARTNER

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/court-jeske/

Court Jeske is a seasoned sports executive with 25 years of experience leading major properties, leagues, and franchises through periods of rapid growth and commercialization. As Operating Partner at Synergy Sports Capital, he supports investment committee strategy, underwriting, and portfolio construction, bringing an institutional lens and deep operational expertise to emerging sports opportunities. He is also the Founder of American Soccer Partners, an advisory for professional clubs, leagues, and ownership groups on market expansion, commercial tiering, and long-term enterprise value creation.

Jeske’s extensive background spans executive roles at both leagues and clubs. At Major League Soccer (MLS) he orchestrated international events and relations with FIFA and CONCACAF to grow the value of the enterprise; and as Chief Commercial Officer of the United Soccer Leagues (USL), he guided commercial strategy and secured historic rights agreements with CBS, ESPN, and Sport Radar.  At the club level, Jeske was the founding CEO and a minority owner of Nashville SC, launching the club’s professional era to record-breaking season ticket sales and corporate revenue before being acquired and promoted from the USL to MLS.  Jeske most recently led Oklahoma City’s push for a new professional soccer club, stadium, and mixed-use development.

In recognition of his impact on the industry, Jeske was honored by Sports Business Journal with the prestigious national "40-Under-40" award.

Education: BA in Business Management from the University of Oklahoma; The FIFA Master (M.A. in International Sports Business) from the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

OUTSIDE COUNSEL

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clyde-tinnen-804ba82/

Clyde Tinnen advises fund sponsors in connection with the formation and operation of private investment funds, capital deployment, securities law reporting, and compliance (e.g., Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Company Act, and Investment Advisers Act).

Education:

Columbia Law School (J.D.)

University of Connecticut School of Business (MBA)

College of William and Mary (B.A.)

OUTSIDE COUNSEL

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-carlos-mcfall-1590b090/

James Carlos McFall is a seasoned trial lawyer and counselor to corporate, high-profile, and high net-worth clients in the financial, technology, media, sports, and entertainment industries.

Education:

Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2012)

Senior Editor, Washington University Law Review

Stanford University (M.A., 2009)

Stanford University (B.A., 2008)

OUTSIDE COUNSEL

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-mcdonald-60732268/

Trey McDonald is an experienced litigator and deal maker who concentrates his practice in the sports, media, technology, and entertainment industries, primarily representing corporations, family offices, and high‑profile, high‑net‑worth clients across these sectors.

Education:

University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2011)

President, Thurgood Marshall Legal Society

Semifinalist, Susman Godfrey Moot Competition

Morehouse College (B.A., magna cum laude, 2008)

Stanford University (Exchange Fellowship 2007, Political Science)

Dean’s Academic Award for Superior Academic Achievement

OUTSIDE COUNSEL

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/br%C3%A9ia-r-maddox-j-d-m-s-7a8513118/

Bréia Maddox’s practice focuses on providing clients with practical advice on complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, venture capital financings, and other strategic transactions.

Education:

Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

Associate Managing Editor, Jurisprudence Review Vol. 16

President of Sports, Sports and Entertainment Law Society

University of Louisville (M.S.S.A., 2020)

University of Louisville (B.S., summa cum laude, 2019)

ADVISOR

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pravinkanneganti/

Pravin Kanneganti is an experienced professional in the investment management industry, having served in an executive role for most of his career. Today, he runs Mosaic Capital Group and advises a select group of family office and private equity clients on capital formation, operational improvements, and other bespoke projects. Prior to Mosaic, he was a Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation, and Chief Operating Officer at Pickering Energy Partners, a diversified financial services firm focused on natural resources with over $15 billion in capital deployed. He sat on the Management Committee and led corporate development initiatives as well as managed institutional and family office relationships. Prior to PEP, Pravin held Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles at BlackGold Capital Management, an investment manager focused on event-driven opportunistic strategies across the energy value chain. He led operational infrastructure and LP relationships during a period of growth from $150 million to over $2 billion in AUM. He began his career in public accounting at UHY Advisors. Pravin holds an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and a master's degree from Southern Methodist University.

ADVISOR

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/quietstorm32/

C.J. Watson is a Las Vegas native and retired NBA player whose ten-year career took him to some of the most storied teams in professional basketball, including the Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic. After leaving the NBA, he continued competing through the "Killer 3's" in the Big 3 league and played professionally overseas in Italy, Greece, and Turkey. C.J. graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Psychology.

Deeply committed to philanthropy, C.J. founded the Quiet Storm Foundation, which for 17 years has provided youth in his community with learning opportunities focused on social skills, personal development, health, and fitness. In honor of his late grandmother, Mary L. Watson, he also established a scholarship fund to support students pursuing education.

An entrepreneur and angel investor, C.J. invests in sports, technology, and food and beverage companies, drawing on his experience to add value across these industries. He is also the author of the children's book series "CJ's Big Dream," inspired by his own life growing up, which encourages kids to chase their dreams and work hard to achieve their goals.

C.J. is a father of three and currently resides in his hometown of Las Vegas, where he continues to make a positive impact on the lives of others. For more information, visit www.cjpens.com.

BRAND STRATEGIST

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/callie-roberson-10099b22/

Callie Roberson is an award-winning, strategic graphic designer with over 18 years of experience in brand development and design, applying it across print, digital, UI/UX, and environmental platforms.
In 2020, she added hand-painted murals to her toolbox and has completed 36 murals in just the last 4 years.
Callie leads a team of 10 at Manifestive Design as Owner and Creative Director, ‘manifesting’ client visions in a fun and ‘festive’ way. Her clients have ranged from NASA to the Texas Department of Agriculture and a PGA Golf Tournament, to dozens of small organizations & nonprofits, in just about every industry.
A graduate of Texas A&M Class of ‘09, Callie has two beautiful little girls and a charismatic husband who supports all of her crazy dreams!