MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Southern State Athletic Conference (SSAC) has announced a new partnership with Engine, a leading travel platform built to simplify team bookings for athletic departments, staff, fans and student-athletes.
SSAC fans and officials can join here: https://members.engine.com/join/ssacsports
This partnership will support SSAC institutions across regular-season travel and conference-hosted championship events.
With no contracts, no fees, and seamless integration with existing systems, SSAC member institutions can implement Engine immediately to make smarter, faster, and more cost-effective travel decisions.
Engine was purpose-built to address these challenges through its comprehensive platform offering:
- Consolidated invoicing and direct billing to schools
- Flexible, last-minute changes without penalty fees
- 24/7 customer support from dedicated travel experts
- User-friendly interface accessible to coaches, administrators, and staff
Joon Lee, Director of Partnerships at Engine: "We're thrilled to partner with the SSAC to streamline travel operations for their teams and championship events. Our free group travel platform eliminates logistical stress, allowing SSAC institutions to focus on what matters most—competitive excellence."
Matthew Hicks, SSAC Senior Associate Commissioner: “We’re excited to partner with Engine to provide exclusive travel benefits to our member institutions and fans. This collaboration simplifies booking hotels and rental cars, making travel more accessible and efficient for everyone connected to the SSAC.”
About the SSAC
The SSAC is one of the premier NAIA conferences, founded in 1999, with 12 member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The Montgomery, Ala.-based conference sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports, culminating in 20 neutral-site conference championship events held annually throughout the Southeastern region of the United States.
About Engine
Engine delivers measurable financial impact, unlocking an average of 26% in savings across its network of 750,000+ hotels worldwide. SSAC teams can now access quality accommodations at competitive rates while providing student-athletes with the elevated travel experience they deserve.
The platform has rapidly become essential for collegiate athletic departments, helping new coaches navigate booking processes, providing budget visibility through comprehensive travel reports, and eliminating manual administrative tasks. No more juggling credit cards, collecting receipts, or managing separate spreadsheets.