MCDONALD’S ALL AMERICAN GAMES (HOUSTON)

The McDonald’s All American Games in Houston represented one of the most culturally significant moments in modern high school basketball — including the year Bronny James was named a McDonald’s All American. The program required extended, premeditated execution across planning, build-out, rehearsals, live events, and teardown — all under national media and public scrutiny.

As Tour Manager, I was embedded in Houston for nearly two months, overseeing the full lifecycle of the event from early-stage planning through final execution. This role demanded long-range coordination, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined field leadership to deliver a flawless experience for athletes, partners, media, and fans.

Key Responsibilities & Impact:

• Led on-the-ground tour management from initial concept through event completion

• Coordinated logistics, scheduling, and operational timelines across multiple event phases

• Managed field teams, vendors, and production partners throughout the full residency

• Maintained execution standards under heightened media, talent, and brand visibility

• Served as a central operational bridge between national stakeholders and local execution

• Adapted in real time to evolving event needs in a live, high-pressure sports environment

Results:

• Successfully delivered a nationally televised, culturally historic basketball event

• Supported a seamless experience for elite athletes, including future NBA talent

• Maintained operational continuity across a multi-week, multi-touchpoint program

• Contributed to a milestone year in McDonald’s All American Games history