STEEL CURTAIN U
BUILDING POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS
small colleges
big impact
We are small college sports. The allure of major colleges is strong, but there is a hidden gem in NCAA Division II and NAIA. For marketers and sponsors, there is an untapped, uncluttered space in (so-called) small colleges that captures fans, students, alumni and campus administrators.
SCU can provide national reach from Alaska to Florida as well as targeted local to regional opportunities with individual conferences. Our conference partners encompass 472 colleges, 3.4 million students, and more than 10 million alumni. Best of all, they control their own media, allowing for customized promotions to big audiences through broadcast, web and social.
our conference partners
We represent and partner with these outstanding college athletic conferences and associations.
Our Team
We have an experienced team with decades of sports marketing and sponsorship experience.
Darin David
President
An avid fan of a team from Steel City, Darin brings more than 20 years of sponsorship experience from major brands (Frito Lay, Wells Fargo, HP) and global properties (NFL, MLB, Davis Cup). He knows how brands view successful partnerships.
John Burnett
Partner
You don't drive more than half a billion in sales without knowing a thing or two about the sports industry. John played a key role in the growth of FOX's regional networks and was in sales leadership for FOX Sports Southwest and ESPN.
Bill Spicer
Partner
With more than 30 years as THE sponsorship expert at Dr Pepper, Bill has an eye for how to get the most out of a deal. He outperformed those other two soda companies while attaching the brand to college conferences and pro sports properties.
PCC SPORTS
PCC Sports is working with SCU and four conferences as the official turf, track and tennis court partner.
SPONSOR: COLLEGE AVE STUDENT LOANS
We're partnering with the nation's best student loan company to assist student-athletes across five conferences.
Sponsor: Equity Bank
We launched a great new partnership with KCAC and Equity Bank. Great support from Equity for KCAC member institutions and student-athletes!
sponsor: helmet tracker
Helmet Tracker is partnering with CCCAA to assist athletic departments with equipment management.
Oklahoma ford dealers
We are proud to announce the partnership between the Oklahoma Ford Dealers and Sooner Athletic Conference. Ford will be the presenting sponsor for SAC players of the week.
Sponsor: HomeTown ticketing
We are proud to partner with HTT as the official online ticket provider for 18 of our properties.
sponsor: SAMSUNG
Launching with six conference partnerships, Samsung brings technology solutions to college athletics. The electronics giant is creating video boards for SoFi Stadium in L.A. and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
sponsor: GEICO
GEICO was our first corporate partner and, currently, the insurance giant sponsors four SCU conferences.
sponsor: Studio architects
Studio Architects has extensive experience with SEC and esports venues, and they are bringing their capabilities to members of the Peach Belt Conference.
sponsor: herff jones
We have five partnerships with Herff Jones as the official championship ring provider for our conference partners (GAC, PBC, RRAC, SAC, TSC).
Sponsor: Raising cane's
Raising Cane's focuses on making excellent chicken fingers and leveraging college partnerships including two of our conferences.
LAUNCH ESPORTS
We formed Launch Esports to assist conferences and colleges as they navigate the world of esports. Click below to visit the Launch Esports website and learn more about our tailored programs.
So we can start building a customized partnership for your brand.
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