TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State University Athletics has partnered with SIDEARM Sports, the nation’s leading collegiate athletics website provider, to deliver digital content through a new-look Seminoles platform that will launch this summer.
SIDEARM Sports will collaborate closely with Florida State to create a leading-edge site with enhanced functionality for Seminole fans around the globe. The upgraded Seminoles.com will provide a data-rich and engaging experience for FSU fans around the world. With a focus on advanced video capabilities and real-time data integrations, the new website will unlock an unparalleled digital experience for fans that connects them like never before.
The revamped site will provide Florida State fans with a fresh and modern digital experience. For fans at home, in-stadium or on-the-go, the redesigned Seminoles.com will feature an updated, mobile-responsive design with improved navigation and deeper engagement opportunities with the Noles.
“We are pleased to be partnering with SIDEARM Sports and eager to launch a new version of Seminoles.com very soon,” FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford said. “We are confident that SIDEARM’s expertise will help us tell our great stories and share information with our constantly expanding audience using state-of-the-art technology.”
Seminoles.com will launch on SIDEARM NextGen, the latest version of SIDEARM’s nationally recognized software. NextGen is the future of digital fan engagement, enabling the fastest and most secure websites in the industry. NextGen sites provide fans with faster load times, top-of-the-line security capabilities and interactive elements not available elsewhere.
“We are excited to partner with Florida State University Athletics on the new Seminoles.com to deliver an advanced digital experience for their loyal and passionate fanbase,” said Jeff Rubin, President of SIDEARM Sports and EVP, Digital for LEARFIELD, which has a longstanding relationship with Florida State. “It’s an honor to bring the Seminoles to the SIDEARM platform and support their digital strategy, empowering them to engage with fans in innovative ways.”
About SIDEARM Sports
Operating in the LEARFIELD portfolio of companies since June 2014, SIDEARM Sports is the nation’s leading digital provider for college athletics. Based in Syracuse, N.Y. and founded in 2000 by Jeff Rubin, who continues to lead the business, SIDEARM is trusted by some of the biggest brands in the industry, including most NCAA programs and Power Five athletic departments. As a leader in digital fan engagement, SIDEARM Sports provides the best-in-class software and technology that powers websites, mobile applications, OTT media services, live stats, video streaming and more for its partners. Clients continue to trust SIDEARM for its support, reliability, customization and easy-to-use interface that allows schools to tailor their content and digital presence directly for their fans. LEARFIELD, a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics, also represents the Seminoles through CLC (licensing); Paciolan (ticketing); Amplify (seating) and Seminole Sports Properties (multimedia rights).