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NJCAA Adds Four More Emerging Sports

January 21, 2021

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Board of Regents has voted to formally recognize four sports – competitive cheer (co-ed), clay target shooting (co-ed), men's volleyball and women's wrestling – as emerging sports within the association...

Nominations Still Open for Sporting Goods Hall of Fame

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

Do you know of any team dealer, retailer, vendor or contributor to the sporting goods industry who deserves consideration for inclusion in the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2022? If so, there is still time to nominate that person — deadline for nominations is February 19, 2021.

PPP Is Back and Team Dealers Should Know What It Is All About

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world of team sports – and as we all wait for the vaccine to make a difference – the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which allowed so many team dealers, vendors and other small businesses to remain open during...

G-Form Names A.S.K. As Canadian Sports Distributor

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

Continuing its international expansion, G-Form has added A.S.K. Sports as its exclusive distributor for baseball, soccer and team sports products in Canada. Located in Montreal, A.S.K. Sports has been in the sporting goods business since 2013, supporting several leading brands...

It’s Official: Pickleball Has Its Own Nike Camps

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

As a testament to the growing popularity of the oddly-named sport in a widening segment of the population, US Sports Camps, the official provider of Nike Sports Camps, has launched Nike Pickleball Camps, joining a line-up of 21 other sports camp disciplines for kids of all ages.

Artist Romero Britto Partners with PHIT America to Get Kids Moving

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

Britto, a company led by international artist Romero Britto, along with PHIT America and its partners will be promoting a series of Britto-designed sport and fitness images in the “Let’s Get Kids To Play” campaign, followed by a $10,000 Britto Coloring Contest to shine a spotlight on...

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NFHS Expects All States To Be Playing High School Sports in 2021

Michael Jacobsen

January 7, 2021

We can honestly start out with some good news in this first TeamInsightExtra of 2021, as National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) executive director Dr. Karissa Niehoff says she fully expects high school sports to be played in every state in America this year.

NSGA Moves 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September

Michael Jacobsen

January 7, 2021

In a decision welcomed by an industry looking to make sure it can get together in person at some point in 2021, the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has moved the dates of the 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September 26-28, 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort...

Schutt, Adams and Other Team Brands Sold To Innovatus Capital Partners

Michael Jacobsen

January 7, 2021

With plans to consolidate hard goods suppliers to the team business under one corporate umbrella, Innovatus Capital Partners recently acquired Kranos Corporation’s assets, IP and brands, which include Schutt, ProGear Shoulder Pads, Tucci Bats, Hollywood Bases and Adams USA.

SFIA Releases 2020 Trends in Team Sports Report

Michael Jacobsen

January 7, 2021

In a year unlike any other, there were still team sports being played — albeit in a very different, scaled-down environment. Nevertheless, even though many of the numbers are obsolete because of the radical changes in participation in 2020 brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent report...

USA Football Introduces Coach, Education And League Leadership Advisory Councils

Michael Jacobsen

January 7, 2021

Striving to provide the organization with leadership and assistance in its efforts to create, maintain and deliver resources and support to youth football leagues and coaches, USA Football has formed Coach, Education and League Leadership advisory councils with the goal of...

Sports Fans Unsure of Whether Playing Indoor Sports Is a Good Idea

Michael Jacobsen

January 7, 2021

Schools in most states are playing winter sports indoors and professional leagues are attempting their own regular seasons, but a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll with the Center for Sports Communication at Marist College finds that 56 percent of American sports fans believe...

Jordan Brand Taking Over From Under Armour At UCLA

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

After months of uncertainty following Under Armour’s move to end its contract four years into a 15-year deal worth $280 million, UCLA found a new player when it signed a six-year partnership that makes Nike’s Jordan Brand the official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment provider for...

Varsity Spirit Founder Stepping Down, Headed to International Cheer Union

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

Jeff Webb, the man credited with helping to grow the sport of cheerleading in America in his role as founder and chairman of Varsity Spirit, is stepping away from the company he founded to shift his focus to growing cheer globally through his role as president of the International Cheer Union.

ESPN And Under Armour Funding Effort to Transform Vacant Spaces into Play Spaces

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

ESPN and Under Armour, in conjunction with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), will be working with four new communities that are eligible for grants through the RePlay initiative, which helps kids “play on” by transforming vacant lots into community spaces for sports and recreation.

Bison Renews Partnership With NFHS

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

Extending its commitment to collegiate sports, Bison has renewed its corporate partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). As a part of the new three-year agreement, Bison and its gym equipment division, IPI by Bison, will continue as...

Nominations Still Open for Sporting Goods Hall of Fame

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

PPP Is Back and Team Dealers Should Know What It Is All About

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

G-Form Names A.S.K. As Canadian Sports Distributor

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

It’s Official: Pickleball Has Its Own Nike Camps

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

Artist Romero Britto Partners with PHIT America to Get Kids Moving

Michael Jacobsen

January 21, 2021

NFHS Expects All States To Be Playing High School Sports in 2021

Michael Jacobsen

January 7, 2021

EXTRA Archives

Varsity Spirit Founder Stepping Down, Headed to International Cheer Union

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

ESPN And Under Armour Funding Effort to Transform Vacant Spaces into Play Spaces

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

Bison Renews Partnership With NFHS

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

Stahls’ Holding An ‘Online T-Shirt Printing Extravaganza’

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

Three days of free, virtual online printing sessions for T-shirt decorators at any stage of their business are being offered by Stahls’ in the “Heat Press for Profit LIVE” goes live January 5-7, 2021. More than a dozen classes, a few for beginners, and more for the advanced printers...

On My Mind … Goodbye, So Long and Amen to 2020

Michael Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

It’s that time of year again and never, ever before have I been so eager to turn the page on the calendar to a new year. Not that January 1 is going to all of a sudden magically cure all of the team industry’s ills, but at least we won’t have to look at that wretched number – 2020 – every day again.

Obituary: Jim Keen, 79

Michael Jacobsen

December 3, 2020

Jim Keen, Sr., one of the icons of the wrestling scene in the U.S. for decades, passed away November 24 at home, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was 79 years old. Keen, of Ann Arbor, MI, was born September 9, 1941, the son of Clifford Patrick Keen and...

NFHS Providing Resource on Winter Sports in America

Michael Jacobsen

December 3, 2020

With the situation in most states changing almost daily, team dealers are now able to stay on top of developments in winter sports in high schools in their regions through an invaluable resource being provided by the National Federation of High School Sports Associations (NFHS).

NCAA Reclassifies Lacrosse as “Intermediate” COVID Risk

Michael Jacobsen

December 3, 2020

In a move that could go a long way to playing a season next year, the NCAA has reclassified men’s and women’s lacrosse as sports with intermediate risk for COVID-19 transmission in its return-to-play guidelines, encouraging news especially as US Lacrosse lobbies the NFHS...

Pop Warner and NFL Team Up To Further Coaching and Player Education Amid Pandemic

Michael Jacobsen

December 3, 2020

As youth coaches and players look to find ways to continue their development throughout the year and during the pandemic, Pop Warner, the nation’s oldest youth football organization, is partnering with the NFL to promote proper playing fundamentals.

TeamSnap Expands Partnership With Positive Coaching Alliance

Michael Jacobsen

December 3, 2020

TeamSnap is expanding its nine-year partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance. The expanded partnership is part of TeamSnap’s $1 million commitment to improving access to sport for underserved youth athletes. Going forward, the sport management platform will provide funding and...

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NJCAA Adds Four More Emerging Sports

Nominations Still Open for Sporting Goods Hall of Fame

PPP Is Back and Team Dealers Should Know What It Is All About

G-Form Names A.S.K. As Canadian Sports Distributor

It’s Official: Pickleball Has Its Own Nike Camps

Artist Romero Britto Partners with PHIT America to Get Kids Moving

Team Insight

EXTRA Archives

NFHS Expects All States To Be Playing High School Sports in 2021

NSGA Moves 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September

Schutt, Adams and Other Team Brands Sold To Innovatus Capital Partners

SFIA Releases 2020 Trends in Team Sports Report

USA Football Introduces Coach, Education And League Leadership Advisory Councils

Sports Fans Unsure of Whether Playing Indoor Sports Is a Good Idea

Jordan Brand Taking Over From Under Armour At UCLA

Varsity Spirit Founder Stepping Down, Headed to International Cheer Union

ESPN And Under Armour Funding Effort to Transform Vacant Spaces into Play Spaces

Bison Renews Partnership With NFHS

Nominations Still Open for Sporting Goods Hall of Fame

PPP Is Back and Team Dealers Should Know What It Is All About

G-Form Names A.S.K. As Canadian Sports Distributor

It’s Official: Pickleball Has Its Own Nike Camps

Artist Romero Britto Partners with PHIT America to Get Kids Moving

NFHS Expects All States To Be Playing High School Sports in 2021

Team Insight

EXTRA Archives

Varsity Spirit Founder Stepping Down, Headed to International Cheer Union

ESPN And Under Armour Funding Effort to Transform Vacant Spaces into Play Spaces

Bison Renews Partnership With NFHS

Stahls’ Holding An ‘Online T-Shirt Printing Extravaganza’

On My Mind … Goodbye, So Long and Amen to 2020

Obituary: Jim Keen, 79

NFHS Providing Resource on Winter Sports in America

NCAA Reclassifies Lacrosse as “Intermediate” COVID Risk

Pop Warner and NFL Team Up To Further Coaching and Player Education Amid Pandemic

TeamSnap Expands Partnership With Positive Coaching Alliance

Nominations Still Open for Sporting Goods Hall of Fame

PPP Is Back and Team Dealers Should Know What It Is All About

G-Form Names A.S.K. As Canadian Sports Distributor

It’s Official: Pickleball Has Its Own Nike Camps

Artist Romero Britto Partners with PHIT America to Get Kids Moving

NFHS Expects All States To Be Playing High School Sports in 2021

Team Insight

EXTRA Archives

NFHS Expects All States To Be Playing High School Sports in 2021

NSGA Moves 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September

Schutt, Adams and Other Team Brands Sold To Innovatus Capital Partners

SFIA Releases 2020 Trends in Team Sports Report

USA Football Introduces Coach, Education And League Leadership Advisory Councils

Sports Fans Unsure of Whether Playing Indoor Sports Is a Good Idea

Jordan Brand Taking Over From Under Armour At UCLA

Varsity Spirit Founder Stepping Down, Headed to International Cheer Union

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