Russell Athletic recently renewed a sponsorship contract with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) to continue as an official sponsor of the ABCA and will be “The Official Sponsor of the ABCAs Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet.” The sponsorship contract is for five years.
“Russell Athletic is proud of its continued sponsorship of the ABCA and stands behind the ideals of the organization. Teaming with the ABCA is another way Russell Athletic provides top-quality products for athletes at every level and strengthens its reputation as a leader in the industry. Were committed to providing innovative products on the fields of play.
“For example, we recently launched the next generation of baseball jerseys, the Homerun Jersey, worn by Clemson and Georgia Tech on their road to the College World Series. This jersey features superior moisture management to keep players cooler and drier. ” said Alex Hodges, VP of marketing for Russell Athletic.
Russell Athletic outfits some of the countrys best college baseball teams including Clemson, University of Florida, Georgia Tech, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University and University of South Carolina. Russell Athletic is also the official uniform provider for Little League Baseball.
“Weve had a long-time relationship with Russell Athletic and feel it is an outstanding partnership. The Hall of Fame Coach of the Year banquet is the highlight of the convention and the baseball season, so we are honored to have Russell Athletic as the official sponsor,” said Dave Keilitz, executive director of the ABCA.
The ABCA has more than 5,500 members, including coaches from every state in the country and more than 200 international members. The main objective of the association is educational in nature: to improve the level of coaching. ABCA assists in the promotion of baseball and acts as a sounding board and provides expertise on issues concerning the various levels of baseball.
