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The Volleyball Brand: What makes it unique? Kathy DeBoer, AVCA Executive Director Spring Conference May 8, 2009 Why does it matter? 1. #1 principle of marketing – what sets you apart? 2. “Unique” as a four-letter word NCAA Brand Strategies managers Attracting Spectators “Ask”
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The Volleyball Brand:What makes it unique? Kathy DeBoer, AVCA Executive Director Spring Conference May 8, 2009
Why does it matter? 1. #1 principle of marketing – what sets you apart? 2. “Unique” as a four-letter word • NCAA Brand Strategies managers
Attracting Spectators • “Ask” • What Works? • “Insiders” • Advantage – Passion for Sport • -Disadvantage – No Objectivity
The Sport • Non-Contact Team Sport • As opposed to basketball, ice/field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball/baseball
Volleyball in United States • 402,768 High School Girls • 15,009 Varsity Programs
Volleyball in United States 150,00 of 200,000 registered participants in USAV are junior girls. Growth of 100,000 in last 12 years.
Volleyball in the United States • 1007 NCAA Women’s College Programs • 313 in Div. I (96%) • 276 in Div. II (93%) • 418 in Div. III (95%) • 257 NAIA Women’s College Programs • 380 Two-year Women’s College Programs
Volleyball in the United States • 46,780 High School Boys • 2006 Varsity Programs
Volleyball in United States Junior boys registered in USAV.
Volleyball in the United States • 84 NCAA Men’s College Varsity Programs • 21 in Div. I • 16 in Div. II • 52 in Div. III (95%) • 17 NAIA Men’s College Programs • 400 Men’s Club Programs • 250 US Men play professionally overseas
Mostly a women’s sportin the United States • Good News • Women’s game not a weak imitation • Creates opportunities in the women’s product market niche • Bad News • ½ the participants & the quiet ones • Sports Marketing to date about reaching male demographic
Technologically Connected • Webcasting • Chat Rooms/Blogs • Social Networking • Face Book • Twitter