LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Each month, the NFCA will highlight one of its corporate sponsors, allowing an inside look at those who support the NFCA and the sport of softball. For our April spotlight, we feature Larry Brushett, Softball Promotions at Mizuno.
What does your company do? Mizuno is a manufacturer of premier sporting goods equipment. Mizuno is an equipment leader in baseball, softball, golf, running and volleyball worldwide. For over 106 years, Mizuno has been a market leader in innovation for premier-level equipment. Our company logo says it all “Never Settle.” Mizuno is known for its high levels of service and premier brands.
NFCA member benefits? Mizuno’s partnership with the NFCA provides an opportunity to share and communicate with coaches, players and educators. It’s an opportunity to work with the leadership of the softball community and to share the values that are so important to the future of softball. It provides an opportunity to have open dialog about the issues that determine the future of our sport.
What inspired your company to partner with the NFCA? The exposure that the NFCA provides Mizuno to market its brand to the softball community is unmatched.
Our grass root efforts match the educational goals of the NFCA and the partnership works well to promote fastpitch softball. Our relationship works to benefit both of us and the softball community as a whole.
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“Mizuno has been a loyal partner of the NFCA for many years and we truly appreciate their support. Mizuno is a first-class company who continues to work with our quality NFCA member coaches to keep moving softball forward.”
"Larry Brushett is a leader in the industry. He is passionate about softball, the NFCA and growing the game. It has been a pleasure to work with him to create a rewarding partnership with Mizuno.”
— Carol Bruggeman, NFCA Executive Director
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QUICK HITS: Mizuno sponsors a social event, the Mizuno Happy Hour, in the exhibitor hall each year at the NFCA National Convention and has also been the longtime supplier of clothing worn by the NFCA team at the NFCA National Convention. ... Mizuno has been the longtime Official Glove of the NFCA.
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On the Web
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On Facebook - Mizuno Fastpitch Softball North America
On Twitter - @MizunoFastPitch
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