REDDING, Calif.- Simpson University Athletics is announcing a 5-year extension with sports apparel giant, Nike.

All 20 Red Hawks sports teams will continue to represent the Swoosh for the next five seasons. Simpson will utilize Nike's top-flight brand throughout the department from student-athletes to coaches and administrators.

"This is an exciting day for Simpson Athletics," Athletic Director Rob Harley states, "To continue our relationship with Nike and BSN Sports and to provide our student-athletes with the best quality apparel and brand is a major win for us."

The six-figure deal is the largest in Simpson University's history and one of the largest for an NAIA school on the West Coast.

"We had a lot of great discussions with multiple brands and this deal proves once again that Simpson University Athletics is on the rise and that our brand continues to grow," Harley said.

Along with the student-athlete, coach, and administrator apparel, Simpson Athletics re-launches its online gear store at simpsonredhawks.com/gear where you can customize your gear with many different designs including all 20 sports teams. Now through December 26th, all gear on simpsonredhawks.com/gear is 25 percent off when you use the code SPIRIT.

The agreement between Nike and Simpson marks another win for Simpson Athletics and will be a vital piece in the continued growth of the Red Hawks on and off the field.