The Motz Group Named 'Official Sports Field Provider of the AAC'
WALESKA, Ga. – The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) is proud to announce a new partnership with The Motz Group, making it the Official Sports Field Provider of the AAC.
"We are excited to begin a new partnership with The Motz Group, a company built on creating exceptional sports fields while providing an outstanding experience to their customers," AAC Commissioner Bill Popp said. "I look forward to the possibilities they bring to our membership and their sports facilities."
With nearly five decades of service dedicated to the industry, The Motz Group's goal is to ensure long-lasting relationships with our customers. There is no better or more responsive team to have on your side that can help you navigate the ins and outs and process throughout your sports field project. Motz continually strives to deliver a remarkable experience to help you make the best decisions for your unique needs and bring all the elements together for the best possible outcome every time.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Appalachian Athletic Conference as their official sports field provider. At Motz, we take pride in being the trusted sports field experts of choice, delivering innovation, quality, and dedication to every field we build and maintain," shared Chris Larbes, VP of Sales for The Motz Group.
About The Motz Group
The Motz Group offers complete lifecycle management for synthetic turf fields, including initial construction, ongoing maintenance, and replacement. In addition, Motz specializes in engineered high-performance natural grass surfaces. Motz is known for its expert planning, responsive service, and relentless pursuit of quality. Founded in 1977 and 100 percent employee-owned, the company brings together a passionate team dedicated to delivering consistent results. With a reputation built on trust and performance, Motz is committed to moving the industry - and the communities they serve - forward.
About the AAC:
The Appalachian Athletic Conference evolved from the Volunteer State Athletic Conference (VSAC), an NAIA conference organized in the 1940s and dissolved in the early 1980s when institutions in the eastern part of the state seceded to form the Tennessee Virginia Athletic Conference (TVAC). The Conference name changed to the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) in 2001 with the addition of Bluefield University, Montreat College, Alice Lloyd College, and Union Commonwealth University.
In 2019, the Conference became the largest NAIA-affiliated conference with 16 full members in seven southeastern states. Currently, the AAC now has 15 full members: Bluefield (Va.), Brenau (Ga.), Bryan (Tenn.), Columbia (S.C.), Columbia International (S.C.), Johnson (Tenn.), Milligan (Tenn.), Montreat (N.C.), Pikeville (Ky.), Reinhardt (Ga.), SCAD Atlanta (Ga.), Spartanburg Methodist (S.C.), Tennessee Wesleyan, Truett McConnell (Ga.), and Union Commonwealth (Ky.). Spartanburg Methodist College (S.C.) will join the AAC as a full member in 2025-26. The AAC has 16 affiliate members as well: Brewton-Parker (Ga.), Carolina (N.C.) Cumberlands (Ky.), Georgetown (Ky.), Keiser (Fla.), Kentucky Christian, Life (Ga.), Point (Ga.) SCAD Savannah (Ga.), Southeastern (Fla.), St. Thomas (Fla.), Talladega (Ala.), Tennessee Southern, Warner (Fla.), Webber International (Fla.), and West Virginia Tech.
The AAC sponsors championships in 24 sports: cross country, soccer, football, basketball, swimming & diving, indoor track & field, wrestling, volleyball, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, golf, baseball, and tennis for men; cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming & diving, indoor track & field, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, golf, softball, and tennis for women.