Gladiator Lacrosse® Acquires Competitor All Ball Pro™ in its Bid to Increase its Market-share in the Collegiate & Professional Lacrosse Markets
Gladiator Lacrosse's acquisition serves to extend the company's reach into other sports. All Ball Pro is the manufacturer of choice for Collegiate and Professional Lacrosse programs nationwide, including 31 of the top Collegiate Division One programs and nearly the entire Ivy League.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gladiator Lacrosse, LLC announced today the acquisition of St. Louis based All Ball Pro, which currently manufactures and distributes commercial-grade and professional-grade rebounders for lacrosse and a variety of other sports. All Ball Pro's products provide precise, high-speed returns for balls for the Lacrosse markets as well as a variety of other sports. All Ball Pro is the manufacturer of choice for Collegiate and Professional Lacrosse programs nationwide, including 31 of the top Collegiate Division One programs and nearly the entire Ivy League. All Ball Pro's exclusive patented technology allows for the highest velocity return rate on the market and is built to withstand the toughest competitors' use. "We manufacture a training tool which works so well, that it transforms the lives of young athletes. Whether it is simply making the team, scoring more goals, or securing a college scholarship, we are proud to know that all of the above have been made more possible by our game changing rebounders." said Rocky Kroeger, CEO for All Ball Pro.
Additionally, Grace Kroeger, Director of Marketing for All Ball Pro, said, "Being a part of the All Ball Pro team––comprised of men and women who will stop at nothing to make better tools that make better athletes––has been a major source of inspiration in my own life."
Historically, Gladiator Lacrosse has served consumer, amateur, and travel lacrosse market segments. The acquisition of All Ball Pro enables Gladiator to leverage the combined manufacturing capabilities of both companies in an effort to broaden the product portfolio and to better serve all segments of the growing lacrosse market.
All Ball Pro's freestanding training rebounders target the most elite professional and collegiate players and teams. Its commercial-use products complement the Gladiator Lacrosse line of Professional Lacrosse Goals and Official Lacrosse Game Balls which meets NOCSAE standards and carries the prestigious Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) certification.
"The marketplace has validated our growth strategy, and this acquisition enables us to further accelerate our rate of growth for the foreseeable future. We're confident that this acquisition is an appropriate allocation of capital and are excited by the expected synergies. I learned through this entire process that the experience was almost the opposite of the one I had on Shark Tank. Instead of pitching my business to the Sharks, I was the one analyzing the company and asking all the questions! We are thrilled to have All Ball Pro become part of the Gladiator Lacrosse family." -Rachel Zietz, Chief Executive Officer for Gladiator Lacrosse.
About Gladiator Lacrosse: Gladiator Lacrosse was founded in 2013 and established by then-13-year-old entrepreneur and lacrosse player Rachel Zietz. Most recently named one of the fastest growing entrepreneurial companies in America according to Entrepreneur Magazine and recognized by Florida Governor Rick Scott in his 2016 State of the State address, Gladiator Lacrosse is positioned as one of the leading manufacturers of professional grade lacrosse equipment. Gladiator Lacrosse and its founder have been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fortune Magazine, Inc.com, Time Magazine, and was the Official Goal Provider of the 2018 FIL Men's World Lacrosse Championship in Israel. Gladiator Lacrosse products are available for purchase on GladiatorLacrosse.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart, Amazon, Independent Specialty Lacrosse Stores, and other major retailers nationwide. To learn more about Gladiator Lacrosse, please visit http://www.gladiatorlacrosse.com and its social media pages gladiatorlacrosse on Facebook and @gladiatorlax on Instagram.
About All Ball Pro: Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, all products are 100% American made. The product line is made from high-quality materials–including powder-coated chrome steel, galvanized steel, and a UV protected screen. After seeing numerous rebounders and pitch-backs products fail, All Ball Pro™ was determined to develop something better; an innovative, durable, high quality product that worked in more than one situation and sport. The entire product line offers the highest velocity return rate on the market, tilts to any desired angle, sets up in minutes, and is completely mobile. Our system is the highest quality on the market while being easy to set up and use on or off the field. We offer multiple sizes, including customized colors and artwork. All Ball Pro - a rebounder with no equal! Please visit http://www.allballpro.com or @allball.pro on Instagram
SOURCE Gladiator Lacrosse
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