Saint Joseph's University Athletics has reached an agreement with Nike and BSN SPORTS that will continue to make Nike the official apparel and footwear provider of the Hawks for multiple years, Saint Joseph's University Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner announced on Friday.
In extending its partnership with Nike, Saint Joseph's will continue to put the success and performance of its 20 Division I programs first, providing innovative and iconic footwear and apparel to student-athletes, coaches and staff. Backed by the outstanding customer support and other services provided by BSN SPORTS, the new agreement will help strengthen the Hawks' brand commitment and push their competitiveness to the highest levels.
"Nike is among the most iconic and respected brands in the world. Saint Joseph's University is extremely proud to announce our continued agreement with Nike and customer service partner BSN – a partnership that has served all parties very well for multiple years," said Bodensteiner. "At Saint Joseph's, our first priority is to provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to reach their potential in all aspects of their lives. Our renewed relationship with Nike and BSN will allow Saint Joseph's student-athletes to train and compete in world-class footwear, apparel and equipment as they strive to reach their athletic potential."
"Our longstanding relationship with Saint Joseph's University and its incredible athletic programs is very important to us, and we're beyond excited to continue our relationship for multiple years," said Todd Northrop, Vice President of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select. "Not only will we provide the finest apparel and athletic products to all athletes associated with Saint Joseph's Athletics, but we'll also work tirelessly with coaches to put time back into their day so they can spend more time impacting students' lives on the field or court."
In extending the partnership with Nike and BSN, Bodensteiner acknowledged the importance of input from student-athletes and coaches in the evaluation process. "It is critical to hear directly from the student-athletes and coaches, and they were extremely excited about the possibility of renewing and enhancing our relationship with Nike. I would also like to thank my colleagues who served on the campus-wide evaluation committee and our consultants, Dan Gale and Sean Sullivan of Leona Marketing group, all of whom played key roles in this renewal," said Bodensteiner.
About Saint Joseph's University
Founded in 1851 in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, Saint Joseph's University is a top-ranked Catholic University that provides a rigorous, student-centered education. With a total enrollment of 7,300 undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers a wide array of academic programs designed so that each graduate enters the world with a competitive resume and global perspective. This is achieved through intense academic study led by thought-leading faculty scholars, a comprehensive campus experience and robust study abroad, service-learning, internship and co-op programs. Upon graduation, nearly 100 percent of students are employed, pursuing advanced degrees or volunteering in prestigious service programs. A member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, Saint Joseph's competes in 20 Division I intercollegiate men's and women's sports. The University's alumni — over 72,000 strong — provide a powerful network that spans the globe.
ABOUT NIKE, INC.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.
ABOUT BSN SPORTS
BSN SPORTS is the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. A division of Varsity Brands, BSN SPORTS markets and distributes its products to over 100,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States via catalog, e-commerce, and direct sales. Focused on providing game changing solutions through local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for equipment and uniforms, BSN SPORTS' more than 2,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit www.bsnsports.com.
