Alliance MMA is a mixed martial arts organization offering the premier developmental league for aspiring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters to advance to the sport`s highest level of professional competition. Alliance MMA`s mission is to identify and cultivate the next generation of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other premier MMA promotion champions. With many of the world`s leading MMA promotions under the Alliance MMA umbrella, the organization aims to host in excess of 125 events per year, showcasing more than 1,000 fighters. Alliance MMA will also be dedicated to generating live original sports media content, attracting an international fan base, and securing major brand sponsorship revenue for our live MMA events, digital media platform and our Alliance MMA contracted athletes. MMA is the world`s fastest growing sport with worldwide fans of approximately 300 million according to sports marketing research firm Repucom. MMA is a full contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including, striking and grappling from various martial arts & disciplines including Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate & Muay Thai. Professional MMA fights are legal and regulated domestically by state athletic commissions in all 50 states. Alliance MMA, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 for the purpose of acquiring businesses that engage in the promotion of mixed martial arts (MMA) events. In 2016 the company went public with a listing on the NASDAQ. Alliance MMA is the only mixed martial arts promotion company that is publicly traded, allowing public investment in the world`s fastest growing sport.
Thrill One Sports and Entertainment is a next generation content company that lives at the nexus of sports, entertainment and lifestyle.
The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League is a 13-team summer collegiate baseball league in Upstate New York. Since its inaugural season in 2011, the PGCBL – which annually draws talent from some of the best NCAA, NAIA, and junior college programs – has quickly evolved into the premier wood bat league in the state of New York, while becoming one of the most widely respected summer leagues in the country. The PGCBL is affiliated with Perfect Game, the nation`s largest independent amateur scouting bureau. Last year, there were more than 1,500 players in the pros who either wore the uniform of a PGCBL team or participated in a Perfect Game event.
Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is a national` accredited` nonprofit institution of higher education whose mission is to teach teachers and school leaders to develop in all students the academic skills and strength of character needed to succeed in college and life. Relay currently serves over 3`000 teachers and school leaders across 16 campuses. Relay is eager to bring about transformational change in educator preparation. Relay is committed to using practice and feedback to become the place where a new generation of continuously improving` results-focused individuals can fulfill their destiny in the world’s greatest profession.
Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other. Values At K-State, we are “Family.” Our bond envelops our students, coaches, staff, alumni, donors and fans. The connection is constant, as we are linked from the time we are together on campus and always thereafter. We strive to recruit students, coaches and administrators who are of the highest moral CHARACTER. We embrace DIVERSITY, push INNOVATION, and seek EXCELLENCE while emphasizing the significance of acting with HONESTY and INTEGRITY. A K-Stater understands that COLLABORATION, community ENGAGEMENT and HARD WORK lead to perseverance and success throughout life.