The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has named Certor Sports, parent company of the Schutt and Vicis football helmet brands, as an official corporate champion — the organization’s highest level of corporate partnership.
In a media statement, the NFHS said, “The partnership reflects a shared and unwavering commitment to advancing education-based athletics, elevating risk minimization standards and protecting student-athletes nationwide.”
Certor Sports manufactures protective athletic equipment and sporting goods and is the parent company of brands that collectively serve football and baseball athletes, including Schutt Sports, Vicis and Tucci.
“Certor Sports is setting the standard for athlete protection, particularly when it comes to minimizing risk for high school football players with their Schutt and Vicis brands,” stated NFHS CEO Dr. Karissa Niehoff. “We are proud and excited to partner with a company that is truly leading the way in this critical area. Certor’s commitment to research-driven innovation and student-athlete well-being makes them an ideal official corporate champion for the NFHS.”
Jeremy Erspamer, CEO of Certor Sports, stated, “We are honored to partner with the NFHS and proud to support its longstanding mission of protecting and empowering student-athletes. At Certor, player safety and protection are at the core of everything we do, and we are excited to join forces with the NFHS to continue raising the bar for high school athletes nationwide. We look forward to working closely with the NFHS team through a shared vision to bring the best equipment and safety education to high school athletes throughout the country.”
Through the partnership, Certor Sports will collaborate with the NFHS on initiatives to “equip coaches, administrators, officials, and student-athletes across the NFHS membership with resources that advance safety, awareness, and performance,” said the NFHS.
Image courtesy Schutt Sports/Certor Sports
