Defiance College partners with Nike, BSN SPORTS

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Athletic Department today announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Nike through BSN SPORTS. The agreement, which will commence on July 1, 2020, is part of the BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all NCAA, NJCAA and NAIA schools. 

"We are excited to reach this agreement with BSN SPORTS and strengthen our relationship with Nike," DC athletic director Derek Woodley said. "This partnership will positively impact the student-athlete experience while providing a consistent and unifying look in our athletic department and on our campus. This collaboration with BSN and Nike aligns with our commitment to excellence, and we are looking forward to natural partnership and a tremendous relationship."  

Nike will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 21 of the Yellow Jackets' varsity sports teams. The multi-year agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards, along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing and promotional opportunities.

"We are excited to partner with Defiance College and Nike in elevating the performance and impact of their athletic programs," said Todd Northrop, vice president of BSN Collegiate Select. "This strategic partnership provides the finest apparel and athletic products to the Defiance athletic teams and benefits each student-athlete representing the community on the athletic field or court. We are proud to be their partner and pleased that we can elevate the student-athlete experience."

Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, liberal arts-based institution in Northwest Ohio offering more than 40 undergraduate programs of study as well as graduate programs in education and business. Defiance College has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. The College website is www.defiance.edu.

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.