Florida State athletics director Michael Alford shares his vision for the present and future of the football program in this week’s episode of “The Climb.” The show begins by taking a look inside the Seminoles’ new locker room and also includes an early look at the plans for a football only building, which Alford said could break ground in December….
Florida State athletic director Michael Alford came off the Tuesday spring practice fields with a smile on his face and a couple of important messages to share: Mike Norvell is making the roster better, the department is investing in the program and the priority opportunity to renew your seats and parking closes April 15. Forget the taxman, save your place…
Seminole Boosters hosted a meet-and-greet featuring offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham and quarterback McKenzie Milton on Wednesday, May 12 in the Dunlap Champions Club to promote the upcoming football season as well as Seminole Booster membership. Dillingham sold the power of the fan. “If you are a prospect and we talk to that prospect about a game day experience, we can…
“Membership in Seminole Boosters is the lifeblood of the athletics budget. Your membership funds scholarships and essential services for more than 550 student-athletes.” Michael Alford, Seminole Boosters CEO This is the fifth in a series of One Tribe Campaign articles written to examine how your contribution to Seminole Boosters provides services for more than 550 male and female student-athletes. This…
Seminole Boosters and Florida State Athletics received permission from the Board of Trustees (BOT) on Thursday morning to begin pre-sale activities of new seating and fan experiences within Doak Campbell Stadium. “The permission given by the BOT was the first of many steps to address the preferences expressed by our ticket-holders and infrastructure needs and repairs within the stadium,” said…
After a year of reading about the Florida State Athletic budget deficit and lost revenues due to Covid-19 social distancing, I’ll bet you are ready to read some good news. And this guy is ready to report it. Let’s start with the black and white. In spite of an estimated $10 million current year deficit in the athletics budget, FSU…
“Fundraising for Athletics is going excellent,” reports Seminole Booster President and CEO Michael Alford of an annual campaign that began on November 9, 2020. “We’re nearly 50 percent to our goal of 13,000 members, with 1,000 new members, so people are stepping up. But more importantly 63 percent of our pledges have been received and that’s a great sign.” As of February…
The leaves are falling on the Seminoles’ fall sports seasons with the hint of winter sports in the air. Seminole Boosters is launching the One Tribe Campaign, inviting all Seminole fans to support the men and women who compete for Florida State University. The Seminole Boosters’ new CEO, Michael Alford, is nearing completion of his first 100 days in Tallahassee,…
When you read all the compliments to Andy Miller’s career, you could become convinced you’ll never replace the Seminole Boosters President and CEO, who has been in the job for 46 years. But a national search committee did find a candidate who looks up to the task of taking Seminole Boosters into the next era. Meet Michael Alford, who brings…
Michael Alford’s extensive experience in college athletics and the NFL have shaped a diverse background as he takes on a new role: CEO of Seminole Boosters, Inc. The boosters officially announced the hiring of Alford, who has been Central Michigan’s athletics director for three years. Alford will succeed Andy Miller, who has led the boosters since 1975. Alford, 51, has…
