NAIA Renews Wilson Sporting Goods as Official Tennis Ball Provider
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods, signing a multi-year agreement that designates Wilson® as the Official Tennis Ball Provider of the NAIA.
“At Wilson, we are constantly putting the athlete first, which means we must meet them at every level of play,” said Jason Collins, global general manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with the NAIA, further cementing our impact in college tennis and enhancing the overall player experience.”
Wilson will continue to support the growth and development of NAIA Tennis, providing student-athletes and coaches with access to high-performance equipment, best-in-class service, and engaging on-site activations. As part of the renewed agreement, and among other things, Wilson will supply customized US Open Extra Duty tennis balls for the NAIA Men’s and Women’s Tennis National Championships.
“Wilson has been an outstanding partner, and we’re excited to extend our collaboration for another five years,” said NAIA President & CEO Jim Carr. “Their commitment to quality, innovation, and student-athlete support reflects our shared values and strengthens the championship experience for NAIA tennis programs across the country.”
In addition to its work with the NAIA, Wilson is the official ball sponsor for some of the most prestigious events in tennis, including Les Petits As, the Orange Bowl Junior Tournament, the NCAA and NJCAA, and professional Grand Slam tournaments such as the US Open and Roland-Garros.
ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 83,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 29 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA
ABOUT WILSON SPORTING GOODS
Chicago, USA-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The Company brings more than a century of innovation and heritage to the world of sport – celebrating the iconic moments made possible by Wilson across Racquet Sports, Baseball, Softball, American Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Golf. In Racquet Sports, Wilson is a global leader in tennis, padel, racquetball, badminton, and pickleball. Wilson is part of Amer Sports, a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Please visit www.wilson.com for more information.