# 105 Sports Business Lessons from Delaware Blue Coats President Larry Meli

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Podcast: [The Sports Business Leaders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sports-business-leaders-podcast-7164281)
Published: 2026-06-09T10:26:39+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsbusinessleaders/episodes/105-Sports-Business-Lessons-from-Delaware-Blue-Coats-President-Larry-Meli-e3khr0d
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Larry Meli is the President of the Delaware Blue Coats and longtime executive within the Philadelphia 76ers organization. Larry shares his career journey from working with the Philadelphia Eagles and Comcast Spectacor to leading the Blue Coats and helping shape one of the NBA G League’s premier franchises. The conversation explores the importance of relationship building, being a great teammate, and creating long-term trust throughout a career in sports. Larry also discusses building partnerships, developing talent within organizations, and the Blue Coats’ impact on the Wilmington community. The episode concludes with valuable insights for brands and companies looking to work with sports organizations, emphasizing creativity, authenticity, and customized partnership strategies.

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