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BREAKING: VYPE merges with 3R Sports Graphics to expand reach
HOUSTON, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VYPE Media proudly announces the successful merger with 3R Sports Graphics, making VYPE Graphics the leading provider of scholastic sports media services in the U.S. VYPE Graphics offers personalized sports graphics for game days, player/coach spotlights, LED features and graphics, brackets, schedules/events, and an array of other customized offerings.
In the last four years, VYPE Media and 3R Sports Graphics have been in partnership together and collaborated to create elevated and unique sports graphics for high school athletic programs. Under the leadership of Derek Dusek, Chief Executive Officer of VYPE Media, and Tyler Sanders, former Chief Executive Officer of 3R Sports Graphics and now Managing Director of Sports Graphics at VYPE, the combined entity is committed to delivering unparalleled services to its clientele.
The combined company now operates in 10 states with over 200 clients and offers a significant platform opportunity to expand. Dusek expressed his excitement stating, "VYPE has enjoyed a successful joint venture relationship with 3R Sports Graphics over the past four years, and we are excited to announce the official merger of both companies. Tyler Sanders and his team at 3R have consistently set the standard for creating exceptional social media sports graphics, and we are thrilled to integrate their operation into the VYPE Media family."
Both companies lead with passion within the industry and always work to deliver their customers high-quality, tailored products. "What sets us apart is our unique approach: every graphic we design is customized to our client's preferences," Dusek elaborated.
Sanders, whose vision led to the founding of 3R Sports Graphics in 2018, expressed his enthusiasm for the merger, emphasizing the shared commitment to promoting high school athletic programs and student-athlete success. He noted that the 3R Sports Graphics team will transition seamlessly to VYPE Graphics, ensuring continued excellence for their clients.
With this merger, "I truly feel that 3R Sports and VYPE both have an instant return on being better," Sanders remarked. "Our products complement each other so well that this merger is a no-brainer."
"I am extremely excited for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year as we kick off Vype Graphics," Tyler added. "We have assembled a great collection of designers and service reps, and we are excited for the future!"
visit www.vypegraphics.com for more information.
Matt Malatesta talks the new recruiting game
LISTEN UP: The key to unlock the new football recruiting game
RECRUITING 101
After talking with college and high school coaches and athletes over the past few cycles, it has become obvious that the recruiting game has changed. It’s not a subtle change but a complete overhaul of the college football recruiting process.
The COVID “extra year” and the portal has completely turned the recruiting game on its’ head.
Everyone could figure that out, but how and who is it affecting the most?
The three, four and five star recruits are still being offered early by the Power 5 Schools (those are changing as well) during the Spring of their sophomore and junior years. Texas, LSU, Bama, Texas A&M, OU, USC and the likes are still offering those prospects, who are considered can’t-miss.
That’s an elite and small number of athletes who fall in this category. They are fine.
The DII and DIII schools are still recruiting the “good” high school players. High schoolers in Texas, however, see themselves as a cut above this level. There are plenty of opportunities to play at this level, so don’t rule this group out.
The DI-FCS and Group of 5 schools are out of the high school market. OUT OF THE MARKET. That is a huge void for the high school football player.
But why?
The way that the portal is now set up, the DI-FCS and Group of 5 schools have virtually become the landing spot for Power 5 players, who “portal down”. That means that these players are not getting playing time at a high-major DI or are strongly suggested to get into the portal by their existing assistant or head coaches.
Instead of developing high school players, this middle group of schools are more willing to take college athletes who have game file and are already used to the college life.
One flip side, a lot these athletes in the Group of 5 and DI-FCS are able to “portal up”. That means they had solid seasons at that level and use the portal to get to the Power 5 level.
This has become virtually what the junior college training ground used to be.
So, what gives?
What advice would I give to those athletes who still have that burning desire to play football in college?
Market yourself. You are your own marketing program. You can sell yourself better than anyone else can, right?
Get to work.
My other advice is to leave all options open. Do not rule anything out. If you can play, go to a lower-level college program and work your way up… “portal up” to where you want to be. Go somewhere you can play and get some film. That is your “new” resume to the next level.
Understand the new assignment, you have been given the Spark Notes.