CardSharks Staff Continues to Grow
February 25, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Atlantic City CardSharks News Release
Atlantic City, NJ, February 19, 2004âNew Jersey's only professional indoor football team, the Atlantic City Cardsharks, has hired Temple University graduate, Matthew Gionta to take on the role of Assistant General Manager. Gionta has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Recreation Management with a minor in Business Administration.
"Coach Siani and Team President John Verde are committed to bringing a championship team to New Jersey and I am very excited to be a part of that vision," Gionta explained. "I am pleased with what I have seen so far and grateful to be part of this inaugural year with Atlantic City," he added.
Gionta's responsibilities with the Cardsharks will include overseeing game-day operations, assisting with player personnel, and coordinating corporate and sponsorship efforts, as well as various other organizational and professional duties.
Working in sports and especially football, is not a new experience for Gionta. He has been a member of the Temple football staff for the past four years working side by side with the head athletic equipment manager, the student managers and the coaching staff. Gionta also has experience with the Atlantic City Surf and the Camden Riversharks, both part of the Atlantic League of minor league baseball. Various responsibilities with the Surf included ticket operations, promotions, community relations, and client services. With the Riversharks, Gionta also assisted with baseball operations.
Gionta is originally from Philadelphia, PA and now resides in Atlantic City.
For more information on the Cardsharks new hire, or for general and ticket information, please go to www.accardsharks.com or email info@accardsharks.com.
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