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Four Additions Increase Total of NSGA Verified Independent Dealers to 14

The pool of NSGA Verified Independent Dealers increased in December. Four companies achieved NSGA Verified Independent All-Star Dealer Status to bring the total to 14 since June 2019.

Adler Team Sports located in Euclid, Ohio. Located just northeast of Cleveland, Adler has provided uniforms and equipment for 43 years and also has a thriving corporate business.

All Pro Team Sports located in Baltimore, Maryland. In just 10 years, All Pro has established itself as a team dealer that delivers great service and products.

Burke’s Sport Haven located in Eastpointe, Michigan. For 46 years the Burke family has built a leader in the team business in suburban Detroit.

Hauff Sports located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Hauff Sports started in 1933 by legendary Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Dwight Hauff and has four locations with service in five states. “There are many reasons this group of four NSGA Verified Independent Dealers have been in business for almost 200 years combined,” said Matt Carlson, NSGA President & CEO. “They have used their expertise to provide their teams, athletes, coaches and communities with tremendous customer service and satisfaction.

“As NSGA vetted the candidates through reference checks with customers and manufacturers, it was clear all four in this group will go the extra mile to make sure their customers have the tools they need to succeed.”

Other NSGA Verified Dealers include:

• 2 nd Time Sports (Northglenn, CO)

• AMgC Sports (North Attleboro, MA) • California Pro Sports (Palos Verdes, CA) • Capitol Varsity Sports (Oxford, OH) • Holyoke Sporting Goods (Holyoke, MA) • Kampus Klothes (Ivyland, PA) • KoSports Hockey Source For Sports (Canonsburg, PA) • RG Hockey Source For Sports (Romeoville, IL and Fort Wayne, IN) • Scholastic Sports Sales (Manlius, NY) • Winning Streak (Dupo, IL) Becoming an NSGA Verified Independent Dealer recognizes the most qualified independently owned retailers and dealers in the sporting goods industry. It is a way of differentiating experience, knowledge and quality of service from the rest of the competition. Among the initiatives in early 2020 are personalized social media posts that dealers can share with their followers and educate current customers and prospects of the value of working with an NSGA Verified Dealer. Also planned is a programming session solely for Verified Dealers at the 2020 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit on May 17–19 in Phoenix, Arizona. “Sharing the value of doing business with an NSGA Verified Independent Dealer is critical to the program’s success,” said Marty Maciaszek, NSGA Team Dealer Division Director. “Athletic directors, coaches, school superintendents, league directors and other consumers will benefit from understanding the value of working with a Verified Dealer in their community. “We believe this is a great program for full-line retailers, team dealers and specialty retailers who focus on areas such as ice hockey, skiing and snowboarding and running. We are excited about the growing interest in the program by those involved in all areas of the sports industry.” Ready to join them and become an NSGA Verified Independent Dealer? Visit nsga.org/verified or contact Marty Maciaszek, NSGA Team Dealer Director, at mmaciaszek@nsga.org or at (847) 296- NSGA (6742), ext. 1260.

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