General | 12/22/2023 9:07:00 AM
December 22, 2023 –
Emporia State University and Hornet Athletics are pleased to announce an agreement through 2028 to partner with Game One, an official supplier of adidas apparel. The signing of the new contract also affirms and extends Emporia State's partnership with adidas which began in 2000 as the official outfitter of Hornet Athletics.
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to continue our partnership with adidas as our apparel and footwear outfitter while working with Game One as our official supplier," said Emporia State Vice President, Director of Athletics David Spafford. "Our goals in this process were to identify the right type of partnership at this time, enhance our overall student-athlete experience, increase our stature on a national level while enhancing our budget situation. Adidas and Game One have met all these goals and more."
As part of the five-year agreement, adidas will provide on-field and training gear for the department's 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate teams as well as the nationally ranked disc golf teams. Additionally, adidas will outfit members of the athletic department, including coaches and staff.
Emporia State was the first NCAA Division II athletic department to join with adidas on a department wide direct basis. Since signing with adidas in the fall of 2000, every Hornet athletic team has competed in the NCAA postseason with top ten national finishes by the Emporia State football, soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, softball, baseball, indoor and outdoor men's and women's track and field teams.
Game One is one of the largest and fastest growing sports equipment and apparel suppliers in the country, serving a loyal customer base of 13,000 schools and organizations in 38 states. Notably, they are currently the largest team supplier of adidas in the country.
"We are thrilled to launch our partnership with Emporia State and Hornet Athletics," said Pat Weber, President of Game One. "Our sales and service team appreciates the ESU administration and coaches that we have already had the chance to meet, as we share similar core values towards providing an elite student-athlete experience. What a great opportunity to lock arms with adidas while serving and celebrating these talented student-athletes, quality coaches, and outstanding campus."
About Game One
Game One is a one-stop shop for premium intercollegiate athletic uniforms, apparel, and more. We exist to inspire and elevate the spirit, identity, and GO power of teams, understanding that the journey of a team is about much more than trophies and wins – it is about the shared experience of effort and the pride of belonging.
About adidas
adidas is a global designer and developer of athletic and lifestyle footwear, apparel, and accessories with the mission to be the best sports brand in the world. As an innovation and design leader, adidas engineers the best high-performance products to make athletes better, faster, stronger, and creates a range of classic, fresh lifestyle and high-fashion lines.
