Maryville College Athletics Signs with Nike
Nov. 16, 2021
Maryville College Athletics announced Tuesday an eight-year partnership with ASB Sports of Lexington, Ky. The Scots will officially begin wearing the Nike brand to represent the College on June 1, 2022.
“My goal during these negotiations was to find the right product to represent our student-athletes and a company to serve our coaches with professionalism,” Maryville College Director of Athletics Sara Quatrocky said. “We have found both, and this partnership is something our student-athletes are going to celebrate.
“Our brand is only going to grow, and this is a win for the campus, our alumni and all fans of Maryville College Athletics.”
The agreement, which runs through 2030, will see ASB become a one-stop provider for all apparel and equipment for Maryville College Athletics and its 16 varsity programs. Nike will outfit the MC varsity athletics teams with uniforms, footwear and practice gear, along with coaching and staff apparel.
The eight-year deal includes yearly allocated promotional dollars, incentives for all programs, rewards for team-based performance and additional rebates for the athletics department.
“ASB Sports, in joint partnership with Nike, is pleased to have been selected as the provider of leading sports apparel and equipment that is consistent with the rich history of Maryville College,” says Jayme Wisely, ASB Sports CEO. “Equipping athletes to perform at the highest level is the mission of our partnership with the Maryville College athletics program.”
Followers of the Maryville Scots can purchase officially licensed gear once the partnership gets underway beginning June 1.
“One of Nike’s famous quotes is ‘The road to athletic greatness is not marked by perfection, but the ability to constantly overcome adversity and failure,'” said Jaedan Curtis, sophomore on the Maryville football team. “We have a culture that teaches this, and the Nike brand fits what we stand for and what we want our program to be about! We are so excited to partner with Nike.”
What the Scots are saying …
Hailey Cartt, Women’s Soccer Student-Athlete
“The soccer team and I are very humbled and excited for this new partnership with Nike. To us, this partnership means more than just a logo on a jersey. Nike’s mission statement is to ‘do everything possible to expand human potential,’ which aligns perfectly with the values we hold as both a team and a culture at Maryville College. On the soccer team, we are continuously pushing each other to be the best we can be by creating an encouraging and disciplined culture, a culture that Nike’s core values embody. We could not be more grateful for this opportunity and are looking forward to representing Nike on the field next season.”
Eric Hartless, Baseball Student-Athlete
“As a member of the Maryville College baseball team, I am deeply honored to be part of a school where the athletics department does its best to represent us by partnering with Nike, one of the most world-renowned brands in sports.”
Doug Corbett, Tennis Head Coach
“I am very excited to hear about Maryville College’s new partnership with Nike! Uniforms and gear items certainly play a role in the level of the student-athlete experience within our program. Our kids deserve the high-quality gear that Nike provides. Our partnership with Nike will benefit athletics here at Maryville and, specifically, the student-athlete experience for our tennis players.”
Kaliyah Hensic, Softball Student-Athlete
“The softball team and I are extremely excited about this opportunity to partner with Nike and wear their logo on our Scots jerseys and apparel. Nike is not just about the high-quality apparel they produce, but for us it’s about the motivation and inspiration that comes with it as well. Nike once said, “Success isn’t given. It’s earned on the track, on the field, in the gym. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear.” This highly represents how Scots perform and will continue to perform while wearing and supporting Nike. We would like to thank our athletics department for this great opportunity. Go Scots!”
Kyle Creasy, Cross Country Student-Athlete
“Everyone is so excited for the new partnership, especially with the addition of track and field next year. When you think of a brand that goes hand in hand with our sport, it’s definitely Nike. It just takes runners to new heights.”
Brooklyn Wallet, Volleyball Student-Athlete
“One of Nike’s quotes is “Write the future.” Being able to be sponsored by Nike is a great opportunity for us to write the future for Maryville College Athletics and have the chance to be great in Nike apparel.”
Myles Rasnick, Men’s Basketball Student-Athlete
“We are really excited to switch over to Nike next year. They have the best athletic gear for not only basketball, but all other sports as well. When you look good, you feel good, and you play better. Go Scots!”
Tyler Bost, Football Student-Athlete
“To me, getting a sponsorship from Nike is another step the school is taking to make this program elite. When you think about athletics equipment, especially football, you almost immediately think of Nike gear. This step helps recruits see how good things at Maryville can be, and it helps the guys who are already here see the college is moving in the right direction for getting them the best possible accessories to play the game that they love so much.”
Darrin Travillian, Women’s Basketball Head Coach
“We are very excited about our move to Nike. Easily the most recognizable brand in basketball, the shoes and apparel are both stylish and iconic. I know our athletes will be pleased with the options and the quality that Nike provides. I’m happy to see this partnership, and I can’t wait to begin the transition.”
Anthony Monaco, Director of Golf
“I’m looking forward to seeing what Nike has to offer. I know they have a great clothing and shoe line that will immensely benefit both the men’s and women’s golf programs. AD Sara Quatrocky has put together a very impressive package that will benefit all programs, not just golf. I couldn’t be happier with the change from Adidas.”