Netting Professionals becomes the presenting sponsor of the Coach Certification Program
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball and USA Baseball Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering athletics – today named Netting Professionals (Netting Pros) a Premier Partner and the Official Netting Partner of USA Baseball. The new multi-year partnership agreement establishes Netting Pros as the presenting sponsor of the organization’s Coach Certification Program and a co-presenting sponsor of the National High School Invitational.
In addition, Netting Pros will provide the organization with custom co-branded netting and batting practice equipment for the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, as well as produce a monthly branded social media content series.
“USA Baseball is happy to welcome Netting Professionals as a Premier Partner and the Official Netting Partner of our organization,” said David Perkins, Chief Operating Officer of USA Baseball. “Their commitment to producing quality products will elevate the on-field experience of our athletes and coaches at the National Training Complex. Additionally, this partnership will enhance our ability to provide meaningful opportunities for coaches going through our certification program.”
“As we continue to grow our Netting Professionals brand, we are introducing our custom netting, wall padding, and batting practice equipment solutions to every level of baseball throughout the United States. This partnership with USA Baseball is a top priority,” said Netting Professionals CEO Will Minor. “USA Baseball is the national governing body for baseball and the leader in providing quality education and opportunities to baseball coaches throughout all levels of the game. Our mission is to ‘Improve programs one facility at a time,’ so this partnership provides us with a powerful platform when introducing our products and services to member organizations.”
This partnership supports USA Baseball’s mission to Lead the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future through a joint investment into innovation and education within the sport. As the presenting sponsor of the USA Baseball Coach Certification Program, Netting Pros aligns its brand with an initiative designed to promote coaching standards throughout the United States and, by extension, positively influence the next generation of baseball players. The Coach Certification Program is a three-level program that features 21 online educational courses and is geared for coaches of all levels. For more information on the program, visit USABDevelops.com.
Launched in 2020, Learfield’s USA Baseball Sports Properties is dedicated to representing USA Baseball by developing and managing sponsor relationships with brands looking to align with the national governing body for baseball and its events and programming.
About USA Baseball
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future, supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide. A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball’s national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport’s growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation’s top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award. For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.
About Netting Professionals
Netting Professionals is a recognized leader in custom netting, wall padding, windscreens, batting practice equipment, and more for baseball fields and facilities throughout the United States. Netting Pros specializes in the sports facility design, fabrication, and installation of custom netting and wall padding while offering complimentary 3D modeling and design, graphic design, and a wide range of custom netting and padding solutions. To learn more, visit www.nettingpros.com.
Contact:
USA Baseball: Brad Young – bradyoung@usabaseball.com, (919) 474-8721 x212
Netting Professionals: Will Minor – willminor@nettingpros.com