PlayersOnly Announces Education Partnership with Florida Atlantic University: Preparing the Next Generation of Sports Marketing Leaders
PlayersOnly has partnered with Florida Atlantic University to enhance sports marketing education by providing students access to its AI-powered platform.
LOS ANGELES, CA | October 2, 2025 — PlayersOnly, the AI-powered sports media and athlete insights platform, has announced Florida Atlantic University (FAU) as an Education Partner. This collaboration is designed to bring advanced technology into the classroom, preparing FAU marketing students with the skills and tools needed to lead the future of sports marketing. Through this partnership, FAU students will gain access to PlayersOnly’s platform to analyze athlete and brand engagement, create dynamic media kits, build campaigns using real engagement data, and apply AI-driven insights to make informed marketing decisions. By merging academic instruction with industry-standard technology, PlayersOnly and FAU are bridging the gap between theory and practice in one of the fastest-growing sectors of business.
“This partnership is designed to prepare FAU marketing students to enter the workforce with hands-on experience, industry-standard tools, and the ability to make data-driven decisions powered by AI,” said Tuan Ma, Founder & CEO of PlayersOnly.
For PlayersOnly, partnering with higher learning institutions represents a commitment to building a stronger pipeline of talent for the sports, media, and marketing industries. By introducing students to cutting-edge analytics and AI-powered insights, PlayersOnly ensures graduates are equipped with the practical knowledge to excel in today’s data-driven marketplace.
This collaboration with FAU marks the beginning of a new initiative: extending PlayersOnly’s technology to education partners nationwide, advancing sports marketing education, and preparing students for careers where data, creativity, and strategy intersect.
About PlayersOnly
PlayersOnly is an AI-powered platform that connects athletes, brands, and higher education institutions through data-driven insights and analytics. Designed to empower professionals, college athletes, and marketing students alike, PlayersOnly provides tools to analyze athlete and brand engagement, create dynamic media kits, and apply AI-driven strategies for smarter, data-informed decision-making. By bridging education with industry-standard technology, PlayersOnly equips the next generation of sports marketing leaders with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to thrive in an increasingly digital and competitive sports ecosystem. Learn more at www.about.playersonly.ai.
About Florida Atlantic University
Founded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses in South Florida. With nationally recognized programs in business, engineering, and research innovation, FAU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership in a rapidly evolving world. Learn more at www.fau.edu.
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