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Ohio State Lacrosse

How Ohio State Men's Lacrosse transformed their 11th Man Club engagement and achieved record-breaking growth through personalized communication.

113
92+22.8%
11th Man Club Members
66.7%
Avg. Link Open Rate
3,783
Messages Sent
189%
Video Engagement
Ohio State Lacrosse

Goals & Progress

11th Man Club Growth

Target100+ members
Achieved113 members
TimelineFeb 2025
Completed

Monthly Engagement

Target300 messages
Achieved331 messages
TimelineJan 2025
Completed

Video View Rate

Target50%
Achieved66.7%
TimelineJan 2025
Completed

The Playbook

Multi-Channel Content Strategy

Comprehensive content mix featuring players, coaches, and program updates

  • Player thank you videos
  • Coach pre-game messages
  • Victory celebrations and huddle moments

Event Integration

Seamless integration of digital and in-person experiences

  • QR code signup at live events
  • Fundraiser event promotions
  • Game schedule announcements

Personalized Engagement

Targeted communication for different stakeholder groups

  • Parent-specific messaging
  • Player-led content
  • Donor appreciation videos

Campaign Performance

Exceptional engagement metrics across all campaigns

  • 260% peak video view rate
  • 100% peak link open rate
  • 43 successful campaigns

Implementation Journey

February 2024

Platform Launch

Started with 92 11th Man Club members

Key Milestone
February 2024

The Playbook

Created a unique engagement strategy specifically designed for Ohio State Lacrosse's goals and 11th Man Club culture

Key Milestone
April 2024

Content Optimization

Achieved first 100% link open rate campaign

June 2024

Peak Engagement

Reached 260% video view rate on player feature

September 2024

Member Growth

Surpassed 100 11th Man Club members

Key Milestone
December 2024

Campaign Success

Completed 43 successful message campaigns

January 2025

12-Month Milestone

Reached 113 members with 3,783 total messages sent

Key Milestone

Top Performing Videos

Exclusive content that drove record-breaking engagement across both VIP and mass audience segments.

Strength & Conditioning

Final Off-Season Max Out

Team hypes up a 500+ lb squat lift

100%
Open Rate
260%
View Rate
Team Culture

Post Game Fight Song

Following a victory the team gathers for a post-game fight song celebration

90%
Open Rate
149%
View Rate
Strategy

Coach's Corner

Post-game evaluation with Coach Myers

76%
Open Rate
126%
View Rate

Impact & Results

331
Messages per month
189%
Avg. video rewatch rate
43
Successful campaigns
The engagement we've seen through Insider Inbox has been incredible. Our 11th Man Club members are more connected to our program than ever, watching our content multiple times and actively participating in our community.
Nick Myers
Nick Myers
Head Coach, Ohio State Men's Lacrosse