UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Athletics announced the creation of ROAR Solutions, a powerful, dynamic group of resources assembled to deliver the best student-athlete endorsement and support in the country. By combining power of the Penn State Athletics brand with the brands of our world-class student-athletes, ROAR Solutions will help each of our student-athletes uniquely tell their stories and propel their careers forward.
Join us in revolutionizing student-athlete endorsement and support with ROAR Solutions at Penn State! Whether you're passionate about entrepreneurship, brand building, or shaping the future of college athletics, there's a place for you here. Together, we can create opportunities that propel student-athletes to new heights. Click here to visit our website to learn how you can be part of this team!
ROAR Solutions is a conglomerate of five resources focused on forging brand partnerships. Roar Solutions will serve as a central hub, creating meaningful and impactful connections. Its mission is to engage, empower and maximize the student-athlete experience at Penn State, supporting their success both on and off the field.
The five core initiatives powering ROAR Solutions are: Nittany Lion Club Sport Excellence Funds, The Brand Academy, DisruptU, Happy Valley United and Playfly Max.
The Brand Academy: The Brand Academy is a collaboration with Penn State Athletics and Invent Penn State to support student-athletes with brand-driven businesses to manage and monetize their personal brand and support their entrepreneurial interests. The Brand Academy provides comprehensive programming designed to provided student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary to maximize their brands.
Nittany Lion Club: The Nittany Lion Club is the philanthropic arm of Penn State Athletics driving annual support for scholarships, capital projects, and excellence funds for Penn State’s 31 sports programs. The House vs. NCAA decision marks a new era in college athletics, eliminating NCAA scholarship limits and enabling Penn State to support more student-athletes across all 31 sports. Sport Excellence Funds are designed to empower head coaches with the resources needed to address their most immediate strategic priorities, positioning their teams to compete for championships.
DisruptU: In partnership with Penn State Football legend LaVar Arrington, DisruptU PSU is where storytelling meets innovation. Designed to revolutionize how our student-athletes connect with their audience, share their journeys, and generate revenue, this platform enables them to take full control of their personal brand and media presence. DisruptU PSU provides the strategies and platforms needed to amplify their stories and monetize their media in ways never seen before.
Happy Valley United: Penn State Athletics’ collective Happy Valley United is teaming with Playfly to lead student-athlete activations, drive unique membership experiences and continue to build success in fan and donor events surrounding Penn State student-athletes.
Playfly Sports: Playfly is a leading multimedia rights (MMR) and sales organization who manages all Penn State Athletics sponsorship agreements. Businesses and brands can activate with PlayFly Max and leverage the influence of our Penn State Student-Athletes, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for all parties.
For more information on ROAR Solutions or to join the ROAR, visit GoPSUsports.com/roar-solutions.