How to build a major league soccer stadium
David Kaval developed the innovated $20 million partnership with Avaya and reinvented the fan experience in soccer stadiums.
In today’s episode of The Real Estate Locker Room Show John speaks with Ohio native David Kaval, the president of both the Oakland Athletics and the San Jose Earthquakes. David led the effort in designing, developing and privately financing Avaya Stadium which opened in 2015 as the home field for the San Jose Earthquakes.
David shares the challenges, successes and what it takes to run a professional sports team franchise with the resources you have. He stresses the importance of having a good, solid team to work and collaborate with.
“…having other people to bounce ideas off, to share the frustrations of setbacks, to work together towards a common goal, that was critical…”
David gives us a glimpse into the new stadium with all its features, décor, and layout as we learn about building a venue creatively and smartly while still adding great value to the fans; how turning an old tank factory into a beautiful 18,000 seat stadium is improving the landscape of San Jose, California.
Favorite book, Grinding It Out by Ray Kroc.
Find out what the San Jose Earthquakes are up to at http://www.sjearthquakes.com/
You can connect with David directly on Twitter: @DaveKaval or LinkedIn
Pick up a copy of his book that he co-authored called The Summer that Saved Baseball
Thanks again David, for taking the time to share your story with us.
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