By: NYSPHSAA Staff

Latham, NY: The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced a new partnership with Musco Lighting to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience at member schools.

As Official and Exclusive Sports Lighting Provider, Musco will provide educational programming and other resources to raise awareness of lighting practices that help improve on-field safety and playability, heighten gameday atmosphere, expand field usage, and extend the longevity and lifetime value of their lighting systems.

Musco also offers free on-site lighting audits that help facilities assess the performance of their existing lighting and understand key considerations for their next project.

“Musco’s longstanding commitment to excellence and innovation in lighting aligns perfectly with our mission to support student-athletes and enhance the scholastic sports experience across New York State,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “This partnership will not only bring valuable resources to our member schools but also further elevate the quality of events and facilities available to our students.”

Musco has specialized in sports lighting and technology for nearly 50 years, with industry-leading innovations in glare reduction and light control. In addition to maintaining numerous state-level partnerships, Musco is a long-time supporter of national organizations including the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

“Our partnership with NYSPHSAA builds on a commitment to providing safer, more enjoyable sports facilities for athletes of all ages and levels of play,” said Don Rhuda, who brings more than 40 years of experience to his role as a Musco representative in New York. “On behalf of my colleagues—including David Kulis, Nathan Lindsay, Ena Baker, and Mike Moriates—we’re proud to serve as a trusted resource for schools in the state.” For nearly 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports lighting and technology. Musco's TLC for LED® system, Show-Light® entertainment technology and Mini-Pitch System™ modular sports solution make responsible lighting affordable with unmatched quality, performance, and reliability, and are backed by a long-term parts and labor warranty. Learn more at www.musco.com.
  The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. is a non-profit, voluntary, educational service organization composed of public, parochial, and private schools dedicated to providing equitable and safe competition for the students of its member schools. The organization conducts 38 championship events and governs the rules and regulations of high school athletics in New York State. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 7-12