Meet the Pack: NC State NIL collective focuses on driving strong fan engagement

Meet the Pack: NC State NIL collective focuses on driving strong fan engagement Collectives across the country have partnered with student-athletes at the universities they work with in order to build uniform and safe organizations that can maximize NIL opportunities for athletes of all sports. North Carolina State is one of the leading universities in […]

Pack of Wolves Announces Earp’s Seafood Market as Official Tailgate Partner

Pack of Wolves Announces Earp’s Seafood Market as Official Tailgate Partner Partnership Marks Pack of Wolves First Tailgate Sponsor and Earp’s First NIL Deal RALEIGH, North Carolina (April 4, 2023) – Pack of Wolves is thrilled to announce a new sponsorship deal with Earp’s Seafood Market, which will make it the first Official Tailgate Sponsor […]

In Their Own Words: NC State NIL collective focused on sustaining growth

In Their Own Words: NC State NIL collective focused on sustaining growth Nearly 21 months into the NIL era, collectives have come to define the space. There’s just one problem: Nobody appears to have a clear-cut definition of what they are. Most are booster-led, but each group’s daily activities look widely different. Some facilitate brand […]

Mike Smith

General Manager

Mike Smith joined Micconope 1851 in March 2023 and is excited to be the General Manager and looks forward to working with Blueprint Sports increase NIL revenue generation for Florida State University student-athletes. Smith comes to Micconope 1851 from Catawba College where he held the title as the Senior Director of Athletics, Development. Prior to working in Athletics at Catawba College, Mike served as the Associate Athletics Director for External Relations at Charleston Southern University. Smith has an impressive background in the collegiate athletics industry, having held senior level development and corporate sponsorship sales roles at The University of Southern Mississippi, Limestone University, the Sun Belt Conference, Florida Atlantic University, and with multimedia rights-holders Tele South Communications at the University of Mississippi, Learfield Sports at UNC Chapel Hill, and with International Sports Properties at Georgia Tech. Smith is a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and holds a master’s degree in Business Management from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his new role here at Micconppe 1851, Smith will be responsible for raising major gifts for NIL deals as well as securing NIL corporate sponsorships for Florida State University student-athletes. Mike looks forward to helping ensure the FSU student-athletes have the resources and leadership opportunities to remain competitive nationally and positioned for success well beyond graduation. Mike is married to Katy Smith; the couple looks forward to relocating to Tallahassee, Florida, and becoming a part of the Micconope 1851 and Seminole family!

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