1-General | 9/9/2019 5:53:00 PM
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. — Barry University announced today that it has entered into a seven-year agreement with BSN SPORTS to outfit its 13 athletic programs in Nike apparel. The agreement is part of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all athletic, intramural, club and staff, for Nike apparel and equipment at all levels of collegiate sports (NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NJCAA and NAIA).
Barry University has had a longstanding relationship with BSN Sports and Nike. "We are excited to continue this partnership," said Michael L. Covone, director of Athletics. "This agreement brings tremendous opportunity to the entire university community, aligning ourselves with two of the premier names in athletics, and demonstrating our commitment to transforming lives for a greater tomorrow for our student-athletes."
Bill Stote, BSN SPORTS' Collegiate Select senior vice president added, "This agreement with Barry University affirms our mission to deliver elite, customized athletic products and services across every single corner of campus. We are genuinely excited to continue our relationship with all of the coaches and campus administrators associated with this great athletic program and work tirelessly to put time back into their day so they can spend more time elevating and impacting student lives."
About BUCCANEER ATHLETICS
In 35 years of Buccaneer Athletics, Barry has won 22 NCAA national championships and had another 18 teams finish runner up. Of those 22 NCAA national titles, women's tennis has a school-best five championships, with men's tennis capturing four national crowns. Women's soccer, volleyball and men's golf each have claimed three titles. Rowing has won two national championships, women's golf captured their first in 2017 and men's soccer won it all in 2018. After the 2019 academic year, Barry has crowned over 376 All-Americans in 13 different sports and over 471 Scholar All-Americans, while sending numerous teams and individuals to postseason playoffs and national championship competitions.
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.
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.
