Offerings include high school esports program support and events
Sunshine State Athletic Conference (SSAC) is partnering with AVGL, a leading scholastic esports organization, to launch an extensive series of esports events and program support for SSAC high school conference members.
The SSAC is an athletic conference providing over 150 high schools across Florida with access to high-quality competition for multiple sports. The partnership helps provide critical opportunities to engage students during a time when many high school sports programs have been canceled due to Covid-19.
“Like any high school sport, esports promotes character development, teamwork and communications skills,” said Stuart Weiss, President, SSAC. “In addition, esports appeals to a diverse range of students who may not otherwise be engaged with school activities. We’re excited to provide our members with premium esports opportunities to continue SSAC’s legacy of high-quality athletic support.”
The High School Esports Program in Action
The partnership will include a combination of program and STEM support to help high schools grow their esports programs, offer structured competitive seasons, and a platform for schools to build their own communities and events. SSAC’s members will also receive exclusive benefits to AVGL’s Intel Inspires series, a recruitment pipeline that provides high schools with access to $250k in scholarships per season.
“We’re excited to provide the guidance, events and tools to enable SSAC schools to create a custom esports approach that benefits their students,” said Kyle Soo Hoo, Head of High School for AVGL/BoomTV. “Our focus will always be to put the students at the center of esports opportunities and bridge the gap between high school and the career pipeline.”
The initiative will launch in the winter season with a series of tournaments, alongside close consultation with schools to guide the program approach.
For more information about the partnership, contact:
Natalie Clayton, Head of Partnerships, AVGL
natalie@boom.tv
About Sunshine State Athletic Conference (SSAC)
The SSAC originally started as a single sport organization in 2008. The SSAC has grown to now offer Varsity Football (11-Man & 8-Man), Middle School Football, Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball, Girls Beach Volleyball, Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer, Girls Indoor Volleyball (2021). Even with the phenomenal growth across all sports, our members continue to enjoy great experiences, quality competition and unrivaled parity, while receiving personalized customer service and assistance. The SSAC proudly serves 150+ member schools across Florida, making the SSAC the largest independent High School athletic conference in the state.
About BoomTV
BoomTV enables communities to easily produce and partake in virtual esports through a self-driving esports technology platform. The top influencers, schools, athletic programs, and brands use the platform to engage their community and run esports events. BoomTV is also known for Code Red, the largest influencer event in gaming.
BoomTV owns the AVGL, a leader in youth esports. The AVGL has fortified its position as a trusted brand at schools across North America for 5+ years through high-quality events and community initiatives. 1,200 colleges and over 5,000 high school students have participated in AVGL events across game titles. AVGL developed Intel Inspires, the largest talent pipeline in esports, with $500k in college scholarships distributed per year.