Football Clinics Excite Women Donor Base
Finding a good event to hold in the summer months can be difficult for many universities, especially when the goal of the event is to target female donors and fans. This sometimes overlooked group of donors are now being targeted more than ever, and many schools are now hosting cross-functional football clinics to excite their women donor base.
At the University of New Mexico, the Lobo Women’s Football Clinic is a big hit with donors and football players alike. Women get the opportunity to experience a rules seminar, a strength and conditioning presentation, a uniform and equipment demonstration, Q&A with players and coaches wives, and a presentation from the training staff. The biggest hit of the event is that the “campers” go through real running and passing drills right alongside the players. One twist to the clinic this year was the fashion show put on by local retailers and the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the 2009 uniforms.
Texas Tech adds even more to the Mike Leach/ASCO Women’s Football Clinic by adding a fashion show and dinner to their popular event. In addition to stirring excitement in their female donor base, a portion of the proceeds of the event go to the Marsha Sharp Leadership Circle (MSLC). The MSLC is a fund that gives student-athletes the opportunity to compete in additional tournaments, helps enhance recruitment, and provides scholarship funding to female Texas Tech athletes.
Many other universities hold women’s football clinics, and to be directed to their pages, simply click the links below.
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