PHOENIX, AZ—The NABI Foundation is pleased to announce the launching of their new NABI
Network, a long over-due platform highlighting and bringing exposure to Native American student
athletes. The networks first project is in alliance with The Switch Production Services, Glenn
Adamo, Ed Delaney, and Executive Producer Robert Judkins to live stream their 18th Annual NABI
championships games. Foundation President & CEO GinaMarie Scarpa is excited to say “To be able to
work with such well- known professionals in their fields is a true honor and sets up NABI Network for
great success right out of the gate and will deliver that top quality NABI is known for. We are looking
forward to elevating all our Native American athletes and the opportunities this new network will bring to
them”. This will be the first time in its 18-year history, the Native American Basketball Invitational
tournament can be seen live from the comfort of the homes of our tribal communities and across the
globe.

This July 11-14, 124 all-Native American and Indigenous basketball teams will be travelling to Phoenix
to compete in this summer’s invitational (434 basketball games in 5-days) and take part in the NABI
Educational Youth Summit. Streaming all games will allow free access to the hundreds of indigenous
communities of the more than 1,300 boys and girls ages 14-19 participating in NABI, representing
North American tribal youth from throughout Arizona and as far away as the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
“While nothing replaces the feeling of watching our kids walk onto the court and hearing the roar from
our packed gyms, we are tremendously enthused this year to be able to also deliver our games live to
our fans and families of our players near and far” says Programs Director Lynette Lewis. All information
about the week-long tournament to include game schedules and gym locations can be found on our
official website www.NABIFoundation.org

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ABOUT
Glenn Adamo brings four decades of experience in media, technology, broadcasting, and entertainment as
Managing Director of The Switch Production Services, a strategic, creative, production and distribution arm of
The Switch. Prior to joining The Switch, from 2003 to 2016, he was Vice President of Production, Media Operations,
Broadcasting, Scheduling and NFL Films. He was responsible for the launch and creative execution of NFL
Network, Thursday Night Football, NFL International production, and NFL Sunday Ticket. Adamo was the driver
for many of the NFL new technology initiatives including NFL Replay, the digital transition of NFL Films, NFL/Yahoo
OTT production, NFL Next Gen Stats and Virtual Reality. As Vice President of NFL Broadcasting, Adamo also
conceived and created the “Flexible” schedule that was intended to drive ratings and compelling matchups for the
NFL primetime television partners. Before joining the NFL, Adamo worked as Vice President, Broadcasting and
Community Development for the Stanley Cup Champions New Jersey Devils (2000-2003). He spent seven years
(1993-2000) with the National Hockey League (NHL) as Group Vice President of Broadcasting & Scheduling and
was founder of NHL Productions. Prior to that, he spent 15 years (1978-93) with NBC Sports as a Coordinating
Producer where he produced and oversaw multiple Bowl games for NBC (Orange, Hula, Fiesta). Currently, Glenn
is Managing Director, The Switch Production Services, and has been producing and packaging various events for
the past four years for a variety of clients with shows airing on ESPN, CBS, CBSSN, NBCSN, Tupelo Raycom, and
Twitter. His role is as Executive Producer, and manages production, original content, and packaging for more than
125 events annually.

Ed Delaney is a highly accomplished media executive known for launching and managing some of the most
successful sports broadcast networks in the US including the YES Network (Yankees) and FOX Sports 1 (FS1). A
12-time Emmy Award winner, Delaney provides end-to-end production solutions to the sports and entertainment
industry facilitating the delivery of productions that are distinguished by excellence. Delaney led all Operations at
FOX Sports where he served as Executive Vice President, Operations, managing the national FOX Sports
Network, a multibillion-dollar production and programming division of 21st Century FOX. At the YES Network,
Delaney was responsible for the network’s launch. He went on to successfully scale YES’ operations to
accommodate its 400% growth and $4B sale to FOX. Prior to YES, Delaney led production and operations with top
organizations including NFL Enterprises, The Baseball Network and ABC Sports where he started his career in
progressive roles ultimately becoming an ABC Sports Production Executive. In his role as managing Director,
Production Operations, Delaney manages remote production, original content, and packaging for more than 125
events annually.

Robert Judkins a Proud Native American brings over 35 years of experience in technology in the Film and
Television industry. Holding management positions at notable Hollywood Postproduction facilities as Technicolor,
The Post Group, Complete Post and recently 13 years as Manager of Production Application Development and
Design at the NFL Network where he was responsible for On-Air production software and re-designing the NFL
Networks telestration software for remote in-game laptop use. Robert also served as a Committee Co-Chairman
on the National Football League’s Diversity Council. Robert has also performed duties as a television on-line editor
and sound recording engineer working with such artists as Prince, Vanity, George Clinton, and Bobby Taylor. Robert
proudly served as a Commissioner on the Los Angeles City/County Native American Commission which serves the
Los Angeles County Native American community. In his commitment He has started a series of Football and
Basketball camps for Native youth at Soboba, Quechan, Fort Defiance Reservations and Arizona State University
all of which are free to Native youth. These camps have included Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Haynes and
former Raider Rod Martin. Robert was instrumental in the formation of the 7G Foundation and most recently has
started the I.D.E.A Foundation (Indigenous Dominance in Education and Athletics) to assist in the development of
youth talent in Native communities. Robert’s full-time focus, and dedication is now to bring access to Professional
athletes, Technology/Education experts and provide industry contacts, resources, and exposure for Indigenous
youth.

Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI), established in 2003, is the largest Indigenous basketball
competition in North America. NABI showcases the athletic talent of Indigenous youth in addition to producing a
motivational Educational Youth Summit and College & Career Fair concurrent with tournament week. NABI
awards annual college scholarships, and the summit component of NABI week includes essential sessions about
health and wellness. Exposure to educational opportunities and topical workshops specific to Native Americans
and Indigenous peoples set NABI youth on a path to seeing their full potential.
2021 Sponsors include: Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Suns Charities, Phoenix Suns Arena, Gila
River Indian Community, Nike N7, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Tohono O’odham
Nation, Rolling Plains Construction, Arviso Okland Construction, KONE, Freeport McMoRan
For more information, please visit www.NABIFoundation.org.

To become a sponsorship and/or donate please contact: GinaMarie Scarpa gmscarpa@NABIFoundation.org
For advertising opportunities on NABI Network please contact: Robert Judkins