KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Molten USA, Inc., extending the company’s designation as the Official Men’s Volleyball of the NAIA through May 2029.
The renewed agreement reinforces a shared commitment to advancing men’s volleyball by providing NAIA student-athletes with high-quality equipment and supporting the continued growth of the sport across NAIA member institutions.
As the Official Men’s Volleyball of the NAIA, Molten will continue supplying the high-performance volleyballs used throughout NAIA institutions. Known for innovation and quality, Molten helps ensure student-athletes compete with equipment designed to perform at the highest level.
“Molten is privileged to continue our partnership with the NAIA and the men’s volleyball community. We will continue to collaborate with the NAIA, the players, and the coaches of the NAIA to advance the growth of the collegiate men’s volleyball game. Molten USA President Melissa Dawn acknowledges, “It is very exciting to be a part of the NAIA and its vision for the sport and its athletes.”
The NAIA and Molten’s commitment to creating a level playing field for student-athletes provides players with ongoing opportunities to better themselves and the sport of volleyball. Molten’s data-driven innovation in athletic balls means student-athletes and coaches can focus on the game and their winning strategy.
“When it comes to supporting our student-athletes, we chose Molten as a partner because we share a common vision,” said Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO. “Molten’s commitment to continuous innovation and excellence aligns with the values of the NAIA, and we’re excited to continue building on this partnership through 2029.”
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 87,000 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 Molten USA, Inc.
Since 1958, the Molten Corporation has been providing the highest quality athletic balls to the most prestigious sporting events in the world. The Molten Corporation manufactures a wide range of athletic balls in several sport categories – including volleyball, soccer, and basketball. In addition to being the official ball of the NCAA® Volleyball Championships, Molten is also the Official Ball of USA Volleyball as well as numerous state associations, collegiate conferences, collegiate programs, and junior volleyball programs. For more information on Molten USA, Inc., please visit Molten, USA.
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