Ok I'll bite. Before I start, I've always been a proponent of an OCS, and will always be. I think that increases student attendance during winning seasons by 20-30% if not more compared to where we are now. However for this convo I'll assume we are talking about 2017:
1. ) with the schedule we have, and although we have very little control, start working with conference and tv to schedule night games. While I understand big programs play day games, if the AAC thinks we can be a flagship, they can help.
2.) Youth league and high school outreach. We need to build fans, can't just expect them to show up.
3.) I'll get burned for this, but I think we have always done a poor job accommodating the Greek population. Need to make the atmosphere more "party" outside to get them to the game.
4.) post game concerts - they cost money but always draw crowds. This is busch league, but all middle market baseball teams do this to draw crowds.
5.) Make student parking free or appear free (include in fees or have lot sponsors).
6.) Build some sort of partnership with local pro teams - discounts, packages, etc. Also, include more marketing.
7.) social media for athletics is on point, but followers lag. This needs to be a focus of off-season.
8.) They need begin a campaign regarding being tampas team. Start now, build off bay made. Give packages to local business owners to bring clients, friends, family. Extend to the school systems and city employees. This needs to start yesterday.
I can do this all day, but I get paid to do this for a leaving and need to get back to work.