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3Step Sports Acquires The Academy Volleyball Club

Jul 29, 2022•almost 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

3STEP Sports

Acquired Company

Academy Volleyball Club

SportsNon Profit

Description

3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most impactful club and event operator, has acquired The Academy Volleyball Club, one of the largest and best youth organizations in the country. The Academy joins recent acquisitions KIVA and Munciana as foundational pieces of 3STEP’s growing volleyball division.

Company Information

Company

3STEP Sports

About

The reach of 3STEP Sports LLC spans 43 states and serves more than 3.2 million athletes across nine sports through industry-leading events, nationally spanning club programs, premier media content and more. 3STEP was founded by David Geaslen, who sought to create better experiences and more opportunities for athletes and their families. The mission of 3STEP is to be the standard of the youth sports experience and create consistency in the industry. 3STEP also partners with the non-profit charity Mission Win, which aims to transform the lives of children through sports participation, leadership training and professional development. To learn more about 3STEP Sports, go to www.threestep.com. For more on Michigan Elite, go to www.mielite.com.

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