Florida Gators Sports Properties, LEARFIELD’s devoted staff representing the University Athletic Association (UAA), has introduced Florida Victorious as a brand new accomplice of the Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida Victorious is now a proud NIL accomplice of the Florida Gators, Florida Gators Sports Properties, LEARFIELD’S devoted staff representing the University Athletic Association (UAA), introduced Tuesday afternoon.

Florida Victorious is an enlargement of the non-profit Florida Achievement Support Trust (F.A.S.T.), which was based in June 2022. Working with greater than 90 Gator student-athletes throughout quite a lot of sports activities, F.A.S.T. created NIL alternatives by partnering with quite a lot of non-profits all through North Central Florida. Service work will stay a key facet to Florida Victorious because the group expands to influence extra student-athletes and native charities.

“Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for our student-athletes thanks to fans who support Gator athletics,” mentioned Scott Stricklin, Athletic Director on the University of Florida. “There are a number of pillars that are key for success – facilities, academics, conference affiliation, geography and coaches. NIL is also a critical pillar, and we must excel in all of these areas for the Gators to be successful today and in the future.”

“Gator Nation wants to win, and in today’s environment, having a top NIL program is a key factor,” mentioned Jose Costa, UF Alumn and Founder and Chairman, Florida Victorious. “Florida Victorious is all about strengthening Gator athletics by creating an exclusive community where our members and donors will have insider access to student-athletes as they engage in fan experiences, conduct service work and raise awareness for charities in the Gainesville community, and excel in their sports.”

Florida Victorious’ Advisory Board is made up of former University of Florida athletes and profitable alumni together with Anthony Richardson, Gary Condron, Hugh Hathcock, Laura Rutledge, Patric Young, Stephenie Bryan, and Trey Burton. Advisory board members will function ambassadors to Gator Nation and work with Florida Victorious management to assist drive its success.

Florida Victorious presents followers quite a lot of membership choices starting from $15 – $250 monthly, from which 90%+ of revenues will go to student-athletes. Benefits for members will embody unique content material providing an inside take a look at the lives of student-athletes and UF sports activities, distinctive memorabilia and merchandise, one-of-a-kind experiences and occasions, and member communities for essentially the most passionate followers.

“Gator fans and alumni are truly part of our team,” mentioned Billy Napier, Head Football Coach, University of Florida. “Their support of Florida Victorious allows us to be competitive in the NIL space and do it better than anyone in the country. We intend to continue teaching life lessons in college athletics, and this structure will create experiences for the players that will shape their character and values.”

Embodying this one-team mentality, Florida Victorious will welcome members of the Gator Collective at its launch to kind a robust, sturdy NIL group.

“To help the Gators remain one of the leading athletic programs across all sports, our NIL operation must deliver,” mentioned Nate Barbera, CEO, Florida Victorious. “Florida Victorious will match the characteristics of Gator Nation. We will be passionate. We will be competitive. And we will be bold.”

Florida Victorious’ management staff consists of passionate and devoted professionals and UF alumni. In addition to Costa and Barbera, staff members embody Chief Financial Officer Felipe Torres de Navarra, Chief of Staff Ryan Dunn, Player Engagement Manager Lisa Ben-Chaim, Director of Development Erick Reasoner, and Director of Fan Engagement Jennifer Grosso.

All UAA sponsorships are managed by LEARFIELD’s Florida Gators Sports Properties, the multimedia rights holder and sports activities advertising arm for the Florida Gators. This native staff handles all points of the rights relationship together with venue signage; occasion sponsorships and promotion; company hospitality; tv; digital engagement and visibility by the official athletics web site FloridaGators.com in addition to radio sport broadcasts and coaches’ exhibits. LEARFIELD doesn’t signify student-athletes. It represents the Gators, and college athletics mental property (IP) as a part of the corporate’s unique multimedia rights settlement.