The San Antonio Spurs can’t be thrilled that they have to face them first. interestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseIan McMahan.ianmcmahanFriday 14 April 2017 10. That year turned into a wild ride for pro soccer, because two leagues toiled to grab sports fans’ attention and dollars. He became the Premier League’s first head of sports science and then their head of elite performance last October.