Experience

SLAM

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Video Director - High School

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Senior Video Director of SLAM High School. - Started our social channels at 0 followers and in 4 years have over 2 million accumulated followers across social channels. - Lead a talented team of content creators in highly engaging content across our audience. - Lead a nationwide network of freelance videographers. - Manage schedule and Travel logistics - Manage a budget and deliver financial statements for our department. - Video Production on docu-style content. - Live action sports videographer. Show less



MakePlayz, LLC

• Hampton Roads, VA

• Founder/President

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2017

  As founder of MakePlayz, LLC, Bryan has built the company from the ground up. He began making highlight videos for players who he coached and is now doing highlight videos/scouting reports for athletes, teams, and organizations across the nation. Bryan developed the website MakePlayz.com as a way for athletes to maximize their exposure and use a web-based recruiting profile as a virtual resume for athletes to sell themselves to the next level. The company also serves as an NCAA Certified National Scouting Service, in which Bryan and his team connect high school players with college coaches across the nation. Bryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance from Old Dominion University. Show less



Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School

• Virginia Beach, VA

• Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach / Video Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

  Bryan LaRussa is passionate and dedicated to doing the best of his abilities in all that he does. He believes in discipline and hard work and applies it to his daily life. He is an assistant varsity basketball coach at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School and is committed to helping head coach Chris Harris develop the strongest high school program in the state of Virginia. Bryan performs many duties for the program but specializes in skill development and recruiting. He is also the video coordinator for the basketball program and is responsible for sending game film to college coaches. He develops highlight videos and recruiting profiles for all of Bishop Sullivan's players. Show less