JACKSONVILLE, AL. – The Jacksonville State University Athletic Department announced it has extended its current contract with Peak Sports MGMT to oversee its multimedia rights and corporate partnerships. The contract has been extended for an additional three years.
"After what has been a very successful partnership during our first two years with Peak Sports MGMT, Jacksonville State is excited to extend our agreement into the future," Athletics Director Greg Seitz said. "This is an exciting time for the Gamecock Family with Conference USA and FBS Football on the horizon, and we look forward to bigger and better things as we head into a new era of Jax State Athletics."
Gamecock Athletics and Peak Sports' partnership began in May 2021. Peak manages and sells all sponsorship inventory, including venue signage, program advertising, digital and web content, game sponsorships and special events, along with several other opportunities.
"Our partnership with Jax State continues to grow!" said Ryan Holloway, Peak Sports MGMT President and CEO. "On top of revenue growth, we are excited about FBS football, Conference USA, and Rich Rod! This extension is a testament that Jacksonville and the State of Alabama continue to embrace the Gamecocks."
The extension agreement with Jacksonville State continues a partnership that will allow Peak Sports their first venture into the Division I FBS. By doing so, Peak Sports now holds properties in both Division I subdivisions (FBS & FCS) and Division II.
" We are excited to continue climbing the mountain with Jax State for an additional three years." Said Michael Ceccarelli, General Manager of Gamecock Sports Properties. "This contract extension is a testament to our successful partnership. We are looking forward to continued growth as Jax State moves up to FBS, as brand new members of Conference USA later on this year....Go Gamecocks!"
The continued partnership between Jacksonville State and Peak Sports provides Gamecock Athletics with a significant financial guarantee each year and a revenue-sharing amount distributed once the thresholds are met.
Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact the General Manager of Jacksonville State Properties Michael Ceccarelli (michaelc@jsu.edu) or Account Executive Noah Lewis (noah@peaksportsmgmt.com)
About Jax State Athletics
Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, the athletics department of Jacksonville State University is a NCAA Division I member and currently plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Gamecocks have 16 programs including men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, and women's teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and beach volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. The Gamecocks currently compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, becoming members on July 1, 2021. The Gamecocks have accepted an invitation to join the Conference USA for all sports, and will officially become members on July 1, 2023.
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Peak Sports MGMT is a sponsorship/advertising and event management firm out of Allen, Texas. Current properties for Peak Sports include University of Central Arkansas, Southeastern Louisiana University, Pittsburg State University, Murray State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Missouri Western State University, Utah Tech University, The Citadel, Delaware State University, Wofford College, North Carolina Central University, Florida A&M University, The College of the Holy Cross, Albany State University, Jacksonville State University, Portland State University, Eastern New Mexico University, Alabama State University, University of Texas Permian Basin, Ferris State University, and University of North Alabama. In addition, in conjunction with Peak Events, LLC, they oversee the Frisco College Baseball Classic and the Karbach Round Rock Classic, the premier college baseball tournaments outside of Omaha, Nebraska. Find more at PeakSportsMGMT.com or @PeakSportsMGMT on Twitter & Instagram.
