Wilson becomes first Gigs for Game Changers Corporate Partner
Partnership to Provide Paid, Short-term Opportunities and Network Building for Minorities and Student Athletes with Team Sports Division
We are happy to announce a game changing collaboration today that will make Wilson the first corporate company to join our Gigs for Game Changers (G4G) initiative. G4G: Wilson will provide access to valuable career development for minority student-athletes with the #1 sports equipment company in the world. We have worked together with Wilson to create paid, short term projects for current and former minority student-athletes (Game Changers) exploring careers in sports business. Once selected, Game Changers will work closely with a Wilson mentor to build their network and develop their skills, ensuring meaningful professional development.
"I could not be more excited to kick off 2021 with Wilson who will support our efforts of creating clear pathways from college to career for the next generation of minority leaders in sports business. Wilson came to the table prepared to rethink how they recruit diverse talent and Gigs for Game Changers is the perfect gateway to embracing positive change," said Corinne Milien, co-founder of The Winning Edge.
“Winning Edge aligns with those core values at Wilson that celebrate diversity and collaboration,” said Kevin Murphy, General Manager Wilson, Team Sports. “This partnership is one of many ways we are looking to level the playing field in 2021, in this case by bringing more opportunity and access to minority student athletes. It feels right to be taking action.”
“We had teammates who wanted to get involved. That’s really both the beauty and the power of our collaboration with Winning Edge,” said Amanda Lamb, Global Marketing Director, Team Sports. “The Wilson family and the Winning Edge student athletes can learn from each other. We believe sports is and will continue to be a great equalizer.”
About Wilson Sporting Goods Co.:
Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation, is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance sports equipment, apparel, and accessories. Wilson brings more than a century of innovation in sports at every level of play. It uses player insights to develop products that push equipment innovation into new territories and empower athletes at every level to perform at their best. Visit www.wilson.com for more information.
