Pro Sports Team Outfitters, Adidas Named Official Apparel Provider, Brand of the AAC

WALESKA, Ga. – The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pro Sports Team Outfitters and adidas, making it the Official Sports Apparel and Brand of the AAC.

"We are so excited for this partnership with our friends at adidas and Pro Sports," said AAC Commissioner Bill Popp. "The AAC has been searching for a partner to provide championship apparel and other needs that the conference has, but even more than that, we found partners and friends that really want to work with the AAC and our membership."

Pro Sports has the experience and results-driven approach to reliably exceed even the highest expectations. With their innovative approach and years of experience, Pro Sports provides unsurpassed quality while tailoring their services to meet your needs.

"This partnership with the Appalachian Athletic Conference is a reflection of our commitment to supporting the next generation of athletes. By providing top-tier adidas and other top brands, we are investing in the potential and performance of every student-athlete in the AAC. We are proud to align with a conference that embodies the spirit of competition and excellence," said Jimmy Cantrell, Vice President of Sales at Pro Sports.

About Pro Sports Team Outfitters:
Pro Sports is a premier provider of athletic apparel and equipment, specializing in serving small to mid-sized colleges and universities. Founded in 1973, Pro Sports has spent over 50 years perfecting a streamlined order fulfillment process that eliminates delays and minimizes the time coaches and staff spend managing team outfitting. With on-site warehousing, in-house decoration facilities, and decades of industry expertise, Pro Sports delivers a seamless, start-to-finish experience for every program we serve.

About adidas:
Adidas is a leading supplier of athletic apparel for universities and colleges across the US.  Adidas is very proud to sponsor the AAC and help enhance every student-athlete's championship experience.

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.). 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.