The American Bowl / ZeroMils

The American Bowl

January 22

8:00 pm

- 10:00 pm ET

Southeastern University

1000 Longfellow Blvd

Lakeland, FL 33801

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As America’s newest premier college football all-star game, The American Bowl will showcase the top 120 national prospects projected to be selected in the 4th-7th rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Airing in prime time on NFL Network, Thursday, January 22nd at 8 PM ET, the inaugural game will spotlight dozens of top NIL athletes with no competing football events between the College Football Playoff National Championship and NFL AFC/NFC Championships. The game will be played before an expected sold-out crowd of 4,000 at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida (Tampa area).

Hosted by Caribe Royale and University of Central Florida, the American Bowl delivers nationwide visibility and direct access to NFL-bound athletes. The American Bowl’s commitment to the military and veteran community through partnerships with Soldiers To Sidelines and ZeroMils will shine a spotlight on the strength of our Military Thriving community through hands-on philanthropic storytelling opportunities through in-game tributes and engaging impact events throughout Bowl Week.

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Military Thriving VIP Reception

(invite-only)

An exclusive gathering celebrating the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces. Featuring 120 top NIL College Football players, NFL and collegiate coaches, executives, and distinguished guests, this reception creates powerful networking and storytelling opportunities. With senior military leadership at the forefront, sponsors gain authentic alignment with a mission that honors those who serve while fostering connections between America’s game and America’s heroes.

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Agenda

Bowl Practice Week

January 19–21

Game

January 22
Kick-off: 8 PM
Pre-Game Details: TBD

Military Thriving Reception
TBD

Our Partners

About Us

ZeroMils is a term of both science and art, used in the military to describe a state of perfection that accounts for accuracy and effectiveness. Once attained, ZeroMils allows you to achieve maximum impact on a target.

Our mission as social impact consultants to corporations and nonprofit organizations is to create Military Thriving cultures and communities. Our vision is to use our experiences to make our history every Veteran’s and Military Spouse’s future—with a focus on small business owners like us.

We are intentional in our efforts to serve alongside organizations and leaders who focus on what we know to be true: that although Veterans and their families face unique challenges, the vast majority of us overcome them and thrive as a result of our service and not in spite of it.

Our Founders

Kevin Schmiegel
CEO

Kevin Schmiegel is CEO at ZeroMils. A retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, Kevin is a mission-focused leader with a proven track record for rapidly scaling nonprofits and a reputation for delivering significant results. Kevin founded Hiring Our Heroes at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was CEO of two other national nonprofits. Raising $100 million for these causes over a decade, Kevin and his teams have impacted millions of Americans, in and out of uniform. He is a proud husband to Laura and a father of five.

Paul Cucinotta
President & COO

Paul Cucinotta is a retired Marine Corps colonel who after serving on active duty for almost three decades followed his passion for service to the non-profit space to help individuals thrive, while strengthening communities and bridging the civilian service divide. This ultimately led him to founding ZeroMils with fellow Marine Veteran and long-time friend, Kevin Schmiegel where they are creating Military Thriving® cultures and communities with their clients and partners in the places where they live, work and serve. Paul and his wife Beth have four children and three grandchildren, and when not serving their community can be found enjoying the beach on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina.