Game On! Liberty Swift & Frank Miceli

Episode 16 * November 25, 2024 * 40:40

Liberty Swift and Frank Miceli, San Antonio Spurs Executives, join Game On! to talk about how the Spurs are leading innovation in technology that is changing our city, how AI is changing the way the Spurs do business and more!

Frank Miceli Bio

Frank Miceli just celebrated his 17th season with Spurs Sports and Entertainment as chief revenue officer. In his current role, he oversees franchise revenue operations for the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio FC, including–ticket sales and service, member services, corporate sales and retention and global partnerships. Going into the 2021-22 season, Frank has led global partnerships to its highest-grossing new sales year.

Frank has been recognized throughout his career with the James C. Hendy Award, which is presented to the American Hockey League’s outstanding executive. Frank has been awarded on two occasions–once during his tenure as COO of the Philadelphia Wings (NLL) in the 1997-98 Season and most recently for his work with the San Antonio Rampage (AHL) during the 2019-20 Season. Additionally, Frank was recognized with the Thomas Ebright Award in 2006-07, which is presented annually for outstanding career contributions to the American Hockey League.

Frank is an active member on several boards, including visit San Antonio, the San Antonio Fiesta Commission, the Baylor University Sports Administration and, until recently, San Antonio Sports. He is an active community member and has participated in the Big Brother, Big Sister Program via the SS&E’s Inspire U Program.

Liberty Swift Bio

Liberty Swift is entering her fourth year as senior director of corporate communications for Spurs Sports and Entertainment. A San Antonio native, graduate of Edison High School and lifelong Spurs fan, Liberty returns to the Alamo City after 15 years in the Dallas/Fort-Worth area.

Liberty got her bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and her masters in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri. She has more than a decade of experience in corporate communications with several organizations.

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Game On! Judge Peter Sakai

Episode 15 * November 12, 2024 * 31:02

From holding down the offensive line in high school to serving Bexar County as County Judge, Peter Sakai has long been an advocate for sports and for children and families. Now, he's on the driving side of the San Antonio Mission's proposed new baseball stadium. Tune in to hear about this and so much more!

Peter Sakai Bio

Peter Sakai’s dad, Pete, a high school student in California during the outbreak of World War II, and the entire family were victims of Executive Order 9066 - the Japanese Internment Camps. He often told Peter about his experiences growing up and going to high school in these camps. So many people wrongly lost their property, their businesses, and their homes because of this abhorrent violation of their civil rights. The stories Pete told Peter have compelled him to defend the Constitution and the Rule of Law –so, that no one else would have to go through what his family, and so many other Asian Americans, had to endure. Driven by his family and his passion for justice, Peter graduated from the prestigious University of Texas in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree and the University of Texas School of Law in 1979.

True to his character, Peter used his new law degree to serve others. Starting as an Appellate Assistant D.A. in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office where he quickly became a rising legal star. In 1983, opened his successful solo law practice. In 1995, he was unanimously appointed by the civil court judges as the Associate Judge of the Children's Court, where he created revolutionary new programs that protected children and put struggling families back together. Under Judge Sakai’s leadership, adoptions in Bexar County of foster children increased by 1000%. Encouraged by his colleagues at the courthouse, community leaders, and long-time supporters, he ran for the 225th State District Court and pulled off a resounding victory. In the General Election, he prevailed again and became Judge of that bench. During his judicial career, Judge Sakai has implemented several cost-saving protocols, and innovative programs, and brought together key stakeholders to find viable solutions to countless programs. The Family Drug Court, Early Childhood Court, and the College Bound Docket are all proven examples of his visionary leadership. All the programs and initiatives have empowered parents and improved the justice system, becoming nationally recognized and awarded models across the United States.

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Game On! Jesse James Leija

Episode 14 * October 21, 2024 * 25:43

Boxing legend Jesse James Leija joins Game On! to tell the exciting stories behind his illustrious career. The 1994 WBC Super Featherweight title holder shares how he went from jail to the boxing ring, the mentality behind his success, his time training with the Spurs, his boxing gym and more!

Jesse James Leija Bio

Jesse James Leija, the Texas Tornado, is a former professional boxer and a San Antonio native. A graduate of Harlandale High School, Leija made his pro debut in 1988 with a win at Freeman Coliseum. Leija held the WBC super featherweight title in 1994, the IBF lightweight title in 1998 and was a three-time NABF title holder. He held a record of 47-7 as a professional and made the U.S. Olympic Trials twice.

Today, Leija owns Leija Boxing & Fitness in San Antonio, a staple of the San Antonio boxing community. He has also been the San Antonio Spurs’ boxing trainer for 21 years and has trained such stars as Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanyama.

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