The Southeastern Conference (SEC), a privately owned organization founded in 1933 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a collegiate athletic conference within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Employing approximately 140 people as of 2023, the SEC oversees athletic competitions for its 14 member institutions across 21 sports (nine men's and twelve women's). Its activities include organizing athletic events, managing tournaments, and establishing eligibility rules for student-athletes. The SEC aims to support its member institutions in maintaining athletic programs aligned with high educational and competitive standards.
