Tony Defeo - Football, Analytics, and Soundtracks

This episode welcomes Tony Defeo, former Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sun Devil Football and veteran sports executive with 20 years of experience at the NFL and Power 5 levels. An attorney with a master's in Sport Management, Tony brings expertise from roles across football operations, analytics, and business development. Jen Jones and VA talk with him about the intersection of music, sports, and analytics. Tony previously directed Football Operations and Analytics and served as NFL Liaison for the University of Michigan, leading front office functions and overseeing analytics programs. With the San Francisco 49ers, he focused on player contract research, salary cap management, and advanced football analytics. Tony's insights into using data for competitive advantage apply broadly across sports, tech, and the music industry.