Don has a unique capability to mass-organize, advance and execute large projects with various stakeholders in an even-keeled, resilient and efficient manner. He believes in adapting styles without compromising principles.

Thank you for doing such a great job with the gameday production. It was clearly our best gameday production ever – and you were the reason.

I have worked alongside Don for nearly a decade and throughout he has not only conducted himself as the ultimate professional but proven to the entire NBA Entertainment Department and all 30 NBA teams how valuable he was to the success of the San Antonio Spurs - resulting in what was considered, around the NBA, to be one of the top game presenations.

Thanks very much for taking the time to present to our Conference USA Marketing Directors. Your presentation was right on and full of great information and tips. I loved the use of video within your PowerPoint document as a way to actually show examples of what you were talking about – overall it was a great multimedia presentation. I have received lots of feedback from our Marketing Directors, as well, and they came away with some new and creative ideas to make their events even better.

It was a pleasure working with Don Costante and his group again this year at the Jordan Brand Classic in NYC. For whatever reason, the pre-game timing with this event used to be the major issue in regards to me and my staff putting together a clean telecast from start to finish. However, since Don and his group came on board prior to the 2008 game, it has been the least of my worries…as it should be. Don’s knowledge and professionalism is second to none.

Don is extremely detailed-oriented and knowledgeable of the necessary pieces to provide an impactful gameday experience for all fans in attendance. His contribution to the TEA Team for game management of the Jordan Brand Classic was immeasurable and the event was executed as one of the best to date. He is a true asset.

Don's attention to detail, creativity and innovation enabled the San Antonio Spurs to not only be consistently recognized as one of the top teams for Game Presentation by the National Basketball Association, but by ESPN Magazine as well.

I have had the utmost pleasure of working under Don’s direction for the last 7 years both with the San Antonio Spurs and with the NBA All-Star games 2006-2011. His attention to detail, creativity and motivation to go above and beyond in creating and executing game and event presentation is by far the best in the business. He is well respected throughout the NBA and often looked to for advice and direction. His passion for this industry keeps him, as well as his staff motivated to strive for excellence. Don is by far the definition of a team player and an outstanding manager whose primary goal is to make those around him better than him. If quality and professionalism is what you are looking for, Don Costante is your man.

Don has become my mentor and the only person I have met in my eight years in the sports industry that I will truly attempt to model myself after, as a manager and leader. Don has an amazing flair for creativity and thinking outside the box.

Don is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the field of event presentation. His preparation and attention to detail are second-to-none. He projects confidence through his actions and leads his staff to execute well-designed projects that go above and beyond every time.

Whenever I have a sporting event, Don Costante is the absolute go-to person for me.  Whether he is taking on a large role or simply consulting, I will always find a way to include him.  His years of experience and calm cool demand of the live sporting events industry are absolutely invaluable.

For the past two years, we have had the pleasure of working with Don and his team on the annual Jordan Brand Classic event here at Madison Square Garden. Don’s leadership, professionalism and work ethic have helped elevate the game day presentation to a new level. Throughout all of my dealings with Don, he has proved himself to be very detail oriented and a true team player. He always maintained a positive attitude as well as a level of reliability that is second to none.

Don understands the fan experience as well as anyone in the business. He pays attention to the details, which is critical in event production. Don Costante knows how to get the job done right.

Throughout his time in professional sports and events, Don’s shows have been seen as the standard in event presentation.  His leadership and production skills are held in such a high regard that, since 2003, the NBA has chosen to utilize the Costante Group to direct and produce NBA Jam Session at All-Star Weekend.  I had the privilege of working under Don at the 2011 Jam Session in Los Angeles.  I was very impressed with his leadership, as well as his ability to manage such a wide variety of different events over the course of 5 days.  Because of this wealth of experience and obvious attention to detail, I would definitely recommend the Costante group for any event or production needs.

Don’s tremendous insight into enhancing the gameday atmosphere proved to be a huge asset to our members. Through his convention presentation, the NACMA membership was able to look at the game experience in a whole different way and will help to create success stories on campuses throughout the country.

Don has worked several NBA All-Star Jam Session events, as well as international events under my direction. His knowledge, expertise, creativity, work ethic and professionalism is second to none in the industry. His ability to develop, manage and execute high profile, live events is remarkable. Don also takes any opportunity possible to mentor and teach other colleagues which is quite admirable given his wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend Don for any type of sporting or entertainment based event.

After having relied on Don for his programming and entertainment knowledge at NBA All-Star Jam Session for 8 consecutive years, in the summer of 2010, Don's expertise was requested on multiple international events, the highlight of which was the 2010 Asia Challenge in Manila, Philippines, featuring over a week of grassroots, community and sponsor events anchored by a special NBA Legend exhibition game featuring Gary Payton, Chris Webber, Mitch Richmond, and Glen Rice. Don's efforts were instrumental in the development and execution of programming the entire week, and were met with praise and appreciation by sponsors and our regional office in Asia. He's proven his abilities on NBA business on both domestic and international platforms.

Don Costante was reliable, conscientious and thorough in his preparation and execution of the 2010 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game and the NBA D-League All-Star Game in Dallas. He was a pleasure to work with and handled the on-the-spot twists and turns of our live entertainment experiences with ease.

Don's work on the NBA Celebrity All-Star game was very much appreciated and crucial for the overall success of the production. His experience and professionalism made an otherwise hectic event run as smooth as possible.

Don Costante brought a whole new level of creativity to the Spurs game operations and promotions. He excelled in producing special events like opening nights, the opening of the AT&T Center and the NBA Finals. Don built an outstanding team that was recognized as the best in their field in the NBA.

I have had the pleasure of working with Don Costante at multiple NBA All-Star Jam Session weekends and each experience has been fantastic. As someone who works in the entertainment side of the NBA, I appreciate Don’s creativity, attention to detail, organization and his strength as a leader. Don brings a level of enthusiasm to all events he is associated with which makes working with him an enjoyable experience. From a fan’s perspective, Don’s programming is fun, interactive, lively and innovative. He challenges himself with each event he produces to make it great and he challenges those who work with him to bring excellence as well.

I have known Don for the past few years while working with the San Antonio Spurs and I have had the pleasure to work with him during numerous NBA All-Star Activities and Events. Don is extremely talented, organized and a proven leader in professional sports. He has a strong background in Game Presentation, Video Production, Promotions and Events while leading his team to the top in NBA Event Presentations.

Don is always a leader — setting the curve for excellence. He is the guy others look to for promotional ideas. He is the rare type of guy that can work with both creative staffers and corporate executives.

Costante Group delivered! I hired Don and his team of professionals to direct and produce the 2011 NFL Players Association Game in San Antonio, Texas. Their knowledge and practical experience in all facets of event presentation was invaluable as they exceeded my expecations and delivered a professional atmosphere that not only enhanced the gameday experience of everyone in attendance but established our brand in the city of San Antonio. I intend to utilize Costante Group for years to come.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Don Costante for over five years. Fortunately, I have been able to experience his “show” in both San Antonio and Kansas City. As for Game Presentation, his creativity and execution is as good as it gets. I have also seen first-hand how well Don handles a staff while working with him at the 2008 NBA All-Star Jam Session. Overall, he is a class act that brings tons of experience, insight, and professionalism to any sporting event that he is part of.

I worked with Don at two NBA All-Star games. In every situation he was a professional. He had the best grasp of how to motivate the others - both by example and through his own efforts. There was no one person that worked harder to make the event in our area of responsibility go more seamless than Don. He’s the kind of person you would choose for your team every time.

I’ve known Don for over 10 years and have had numerous opportunities to observe his work. On all occasions, I found his work to be thorough, creative and extremely well executed.

Numerous times I reached out to Don for advice and examples of the work he was doing in San Antonio. He was always able and willing to lend a helping hand and provide insight on how he accomplished his goals while with the Spurs.

Thanks (Don Costante) for all of your help with Sprint Center’s inaugural NBA exhibition game. You helped Sprint Center (and Kansas City) welcome the NBA (Portland Trailblazers and Atlanta Hawk) with the Event Presentation that they are accustomed to in existing NBA markets.

Don’s attention to detail, uncompromising standards of excellence and ability to develop creative promotions with new inventory for our sales managers to sell, was very much appreciated by our management team, sponsors and fans.

Don’s planned numerous events that have added to the fan experience. And the entertainment value he’s provided has contributed to our high season ticket renewal rate. Don is hardworking, creative, pays meticulous attention to detail and remains calm under pressure. He is a natural leader and has a very likeable demeanor and personality.

Don is one of the most creative and successful professionals that I have met in the Sports Industry.

Don has shown leadership and direction in a very dynamic work environment. He has a great understanding of the overall picture and understands how each piece fits in. Don is very creative and organized.

Don Costante has been a wonderful resource for both my graduate and undergraduate Sport Facilities and Event Management Classes. His longtime experience in the NBA and MLB provides my students with unparalled insights and tips regarding the complex orchestration of a major sports event.

Don understands the big picture including how game presentation impacts recruiting. With his years of experience, industry contacts and an unerring sense of timing, Don takes the guesswork out of creating an unforgettable experience. He provided us with a customized formula to create an exciting gameday atmosphere by taking advantage of our resources. If you’re looking for a competitive edge, I highly recommend hiring Don.

Don’s expertise simply is outstanding in the area of team-building individuals to provide top-quality event production and presentation. He understands how to motivate and connect all the cogs in the event machine to smoothly create the ultimate fan- and consumer-friendly environment. He does this with humor, professionalism and a creative wit. Whether you are a spectator, client, sponsor or athletics team member, Don aims to please and deliver results.

Don is extremely detail oriented and knowledgeable about gameday operations and managerial leadership. He brought numerous innovative ideas to a situation that needed improvement and enhancement and laid out a sensible, realistic plan to make our organization perform better.