Sunshine State Conference Announces Partnership with Firefly Recovery
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Sunshine State Conference proudly announces a new partnership with Firefly Recovery, a cutting-edge recovery and training technology company, as an official sponsor for the 2025-26 academic year.
"Firefly is a vital recovery and training tool for student-athletes. We are proud to have them as a sponsor to support our championship programs," said Chris Graham, SSC Commissioner.
As featured on ABC's Shark Tank, Firefly Recovery showcased a groundbreaking portable recovery device designed to accelerate athletic recovery, improve circulation, and combat travel fatigue. Firefly Recovery's vision is to redefine recovery, not just for elite athletes, but for anyone looking to stay active, recover faster, and feel their best.
The SSC's partnership with Firefly reflects the conference's commitment to providing innovative resources that enhance the student-athlete experience, both in competition and recovery. Throughout the partnership, Firefly will engage directly with league coaches, maintain a visible presence at conference championships, and be featured across SSC platforms.
About Firefly
Firefly Recovery is a leading provider of clinically proven, portable recovery technology to help athletes reduce recovery time and relieve muscle soreness. Firefly is used by over 1,000+ professional and collegiate athletic teams, as well as elite and everyday athletes, to recover 3X faster anywhere, anytime. For More information about Firefly Recovery, visit www.recoveryfirefly.com.
About the Sunshine State Conference
Founded in 1975, the Sunshine State Conference has risen from a single-sport organization to the Division II "Conference of National Champions." Since its inception, the conference has shown steady growth in sports sponsorship, membership, and national prominence. Member institutions have won a total of 135 NCAA national championships across 14 sports and boast an NCAA Division II record 90% Academic Success Rate. In 2025-26, the SSC marks its 50th anniversary, reflecting on a proud history of athletic and academic excellence.
The SSC consists of 11 member institutions, all within the state of Florida: Barry University (Miami Shores), Eckerd College (St. Petersburg), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach), Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne), Florida Southern College (Lakeland), Lynn University (Boca Raton), Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale), Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach), Rollins College (Winter Park), Saint Leo University (Saint Leo), and the University of Tampa.