Payton Chang
Sports marketing career coach and former D1 athlete
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Credentials | Master's in Sports Administration, Northwestern University |
Payton Chang coaches people who want a career in sports marketing, social media and influencer marketing. Payton works at Fanatics and played D1 volleyball at Stanford and Northwestern. Payton covered the Miami Dolphins on social media for 3 seasons and built the F1 Miami Grand Prix social strategy from the ground up. Payton also built the Fanatics Fest influencer invite list and event programming, and works as a freelancer for the NBA and TGL.
What Payton helps with
Payton helps people figure out how to start and grow a career in sports marketing, social media and influencer marketing.
- Finding a path into a sports career
- Sports marketing careers
- Social media careers in sports
- Influencer marketing in sports
- Working for teams, leagues, brands or agencies
- Building a freelance sports business
Who Payton works with
Payton works with young professionals who want to work in sports. Clients are people figuring out which path fits them in sports marketing, social media and influencer marketing.
Background and qualifications
Payton is a former D1 student-athlete who played at Stanford and Northwestern. Payton was on the 2016 and 2018 NCAA Volleyball National Championship teams. Payton finished a graduate transfer year at Northwestern with a Master's in Sports Administration. Payton now works at Fanatics. Past work includes launching the inaugural Athletes Unlimited and F1 Miami Grand Prix channels, and building the Miami Open and Fanatics Authentic social brands. Payton has also done freelance work for the NBA, TGL and Stanford's NIL collective marketing.
Payton Chang pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly sessions
Payton Chang reviews
Payton Chang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former national champion volleyball player who now works in sports marketing at Fanatics and has worked events like the Super Bowl and WrestleMania.
Best for young professionals who want to break into sports marketing or social media.
Common questions
How much does Payton Chang charge?
Coaching with Payton runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Payton from this page for an exact quote.
What does Payton Chang help with?
Payton Chang helps with finding a path into a sports career, sports marketing careers, social media careers in sports and influencer marketing in sports.
Does Payton Chang have reviews?
Payton Chang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Payton Chang certified?
Payton Chang lists: Master's in Sports Administration, Northwestern University.
How do I contact Payton Chang?
Send Payton a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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