About

Most projects don’t fail on strategy. They fail on execution. We help sports organizations navigate complexity before it becomes a problem.

About Deportivo Management

Deportivo Management was built to bridge structured U.S. league standards with the operational realities of Latin America.

The firm supports structured market development initiatives, team travel and international competition operations across the Americas.

With on-the-ground presence in Colombia and experience spanning 17 countries, the work is grounded in execution, multicultural fluency, and long-term alignment.

Founder & Principal — Andres Betancur

After nearly two decades operating inside global sport — including Major League Baseball’s international portfolio and FIFA tournament environments — I founded Deportivo Management to bridge structured league standards with the realities of cross-border sport.

Those years shaped an execution-first mindset: align stakeholders early, reduce friction across jurisdictions, and protect competitive integrity from arrival through departure.

Today, I operate between the United States and Colombia, advising clubs, leagues, and federations on market development, team travel strategy, international competition across the Americas.

Experience & Background

Over 20 years in global sports operations, including:

• Major League Baseball International Series (London, Tokyo, Mexico, Sydney, Taiwan, Puerto Rico, Havana 2016, Dominican Republic 2020)
• All-Star Tours (Japan & Taiwan), multiple Major League Baseball All-Star Games and World Series
• Every edition of the World Baseball Classic
• FIFA Club World Cup — Match Officials Operations (New York / New Jersey host region)

Experience across 17 countries.
Bilingual: English / Spanish.
Based between the U.S. and Colombia.

Our Approach

Our work begins with sport.

Sporting standards and technical requirements set the benchmark. Operational realities and team travel determine execution. We align both.

When local environments, venues, or carriers, are unfamiliar, we reduce friction through structure, clear communication, and steady oversight.

Disciplined planning. Quite coordination. Accountable delivery.

Execution Platform

Team Conexion is the operational layer behind Deportivo Management — supporting structured market initiatives, competition delivery, and team travel across the Americas.