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Our Official NIL Store Provider: Athletic Solutions
Athletic Solutions is a national leader in NIL fan engagement and e-commerce technology, collaborating with colleges and universities to bring NIL Locker Rooms to life. Their platform simplifies NIL opportunities, providing student-athletes with the tools and exposure needed to thrive in the evolving landscape of college athletics.
Contact: Cody Simkins, Account Executive, 913.486.2719
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Our Official Apparel Provider: 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.
Contact: Jimmy Cantrell, VP of Sales, or call 404.788.4057
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Our Official Apparel Brand: 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.
For more info, click here.
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Our Official Travel Partner: Engine
Managing travel for multiple varsity programs is no small task—especially for schools with lean administrative teams. From shifting schedules to last-minute changes, coordinating logistics for hundreds of student-athletes can quickly become complex and time-consuming. But when travel runs smoothly, the impact is clear: teams arrive rested, stay in quality accommodations, and athletic departments can reinvest saved time and budget into their programs.
Engine was purpose-built to solve these challenges. The platform offers:
- Consolidated invoicing and direct billing to schools
- Flexible, last-minute changes without penalty
- Hands-on 24/7 customer support from travel experts
- A user-friendly interface for coaches, admins, and staff
Contact: Joon Lee, Director of Partnerships, or visit this link to begin your travel plans
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Our Preferred Insurance Partner: Gallagher
Gallagher is a leading Insurance Brokerage and Consulting firm, dedicated to serving the Higher Education Community. AAC has named Gallagher as our preferred ally for employee benefits, risk management, and student health solutions.
Gallagher brings a wealth of expertise and a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of AAC institutions. Their strategic approach aligns perfectly with our goal of fostering environments where our athletes, staff, and overall organizations can thrive.
Contact: Nichole Johnson, Managing Director, Higher Ed
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Our Official Sports Field Provider
The Motz Group offers complete lifecycle management for synthetic turf fields, including initial construction, ongoing maintenance, and replacement. Motz is known for its expert planning, responsive service, and relentless pursuit of quality. Founded in 1977 and 100% 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.
Contact: Please fill out this form
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Visit Kingsport is the sponsor for the Kingsport Championship Tournaments
Visit Kingsport sponsors the AAC Volleyball, Men's & Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball Tournaments at their beautiful facilities including the MeadowView Marriott Resort & Convention Center, the Brick Yard Park, and Hunter Wright Stadium. Hotel accommodations are available at the MeadowView Marriott as well as many other fine hotels in the Kingsport area.
Contact: Frank Lett, Senior Associate Executive Director, 423.392.8831
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WinWon is the official technology partner of the AAC
Founded in 2022, WinWon is a sports technology company revolutionizing the way sports programs operate. Specializing in eligibility management, academic monitoring, time tracking, recruiting resources, record keeping, and more, WinWon levels up athletic departments. By streamlining processes, integrating systems, and bridging connections between coaches and staff, WinWon ensures operational efficiency. WinWon is dedicated to helping all schools pursue excellence in the world of athletics through modernization.
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uReport is the official AI technology partner of the AAC
UReport allows organizations to tell their own stories, cover their own events, and provide content about important topics through a human-powered, AI-assisted web platform. The service creates full, AP-style articles about activities and other topics that are easily shared via social media. UReport is patent-pending and comes with proprietary security permissions to allow easy use throughout any organization.
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Digital Scoreboards is the official Video Board Provider for Sports Content of the AAC
Digital Scoreboards is an innovative source of product design, reliability, and customized LED solutions for collegiate and high school sports venues across the country. Craftsmanship, ingenuity, and expertise are the reason Digital Scoreboards is a great choice for your LED scoring and campus entertainment needs. Digital Scoreboards provides our customers with indoor and outdoor LED scoreboard technology including mobile video options that are revered as the most reliable in the industry, backed by our industry-best warranties. We manage your projects from start to finish with site evaluations and design ideas to complete project management, installation, and onsite training of the products.
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Sideline Design is the official Graphics Provider of the AAC
Sideline Design is the hub for content creation and distribution. Sideline allows communications departments and coaches the ability to execute and distribute content at scale via social posts, SMS, iMessage, or email while keeping personalization at the forefront. Not only can departments integrate in-house created content but Sideline also offers a robust library of templates created from the top professionals and programs in the industry. Coaches can keep their recruiting boards up to date with data imports to generate personalized content in seconds sent directly to coaches' phones. Unlimited users have access to file storage and organization tools such as brand kits and calendars making it seamless to bridge every piece of the department in recruiting and outbound promotional content.
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Hour-A-Thon is the official fundraising partner of the AAC
One hour. All of your players. Competing to raise funds as a team. Hour-A-Thon’s frictionless technology and proven fundraising framework create great experiences and incredible performances. Built by competitors for competitors, Hour-A-Thon sets the pace for competitive fundraising at colleges across the country. Generate outsized returns for your team in record time with the Hour-A-Thon. All you need is your players—in-person or virtual— committed to texting and calling their networks for just 1 hour. The time is now, TAKE IT TO THE CLOCK!
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Baron Championship Rings is the official ring provider for the AAC
Baron Championships Rings is the 'Official Provider of Championship Rings' for the AAC. For over 25 years, Baron has manufactured custom rings for high schools, colleges, and pro-market clients across North America. As a championship-focused brand, their relentless commitment to design, craftsmanship, and superior story-driven products has positioned them as an industry leader.
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Steel Curtain U is the official sponsorship provider for the AAC
Steel Curtain U is a college sports multi-media representation company that drives revenue through sponsorships and partnerships for conferences and associations. The Dallas-based company represents 11 conferences in NCAA Division II, 21 conferences in the NAIA, and the 3C2A which is composed of 112 California community colleges.
Contact: www.steelcurtainu.com
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Creative Dining Service is the official dining agent of the AAC
Since inception, our approach is about trust, transparency, and forming a genuine, mutually beneficial partnership with our clients. Creative Dining’s founding was rooted in the vision of providing a more personalized and flexible approach to hospitality management than the industry norm. Now over 30 years later, our hospitality pros set the table daily for conversation and connection while serving delicious cuisine to thousands of students on 25 college campuses – from dining rooms and ballrooms to micro markets and concession standss.
To learn more about what Creative Dining has to offer, click here.
Contact: Smith Smith, Director of Business Development, 601.503.3936
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DoubleTree by Hilton is the official hotel of the AAC in Johnson City, Tenn.
Begin your stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City in Tennessee with a warm welcome at this friendly and inviting hotel. We will even offer you our delicious chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. Ideally located in the hub of the Tri-Cities, the hotel is adjacent to the Johnson City Mall and only 12 miles from the Tri-Cities Regional Airport. With easy access to I-81, I-26, and many other major highways, our
Johnson City, Tenn., hotel is close to many businesses and popular attractions, including Bristol Motor Speedway, Milligan College, and East
Tennessee State University.
Contact: Lauren Shepherd, Director of Sales, 423.794.3002
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