COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. June 15, 2021 – USA Volleyball has entered a multi-year partnership with Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and a pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology. Hyperice has been named the Official Recovery Technology Partner of the organization through 2024.
The partnership brings Hyperice’s next-generation products and technologies to USA Volleyball’s National Team programs to optimize player performance, improve mobility, and speed up post-match recovery. Players will now have access to the full suite of Hyperice and Normatec technologies including Hypervolt, Hypersphere, Vyper and Venom lines. Players will receive athlete kits in preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo and Paris.
“USA Volleyball athletes have used Hyperice products for preparation and recovery for over a decade,” said Aaron Brock, USAV director, sports medicine and performance. “The impactful product line continues to grow and innovation is always right around the corner. USA Volleyball’s official partnership with Hyperice ensures access to these world-leading products whether it be USAV beach, sitting, indoor or developmental programs. We couldn’t be more enthusiastic about this relationship.”
Since its inception, Hyperice has centered sports and athletes in its product and technology development and has existing partnerships with major professional sports organizations and teams including the NBA, NFL, MLB and U.S. Soccer Federation.
The partnership marks a step forward for USA Volleyball’s strategic initiatives to support athlete health and well-being, emphasizing recovery as a key component of athlete performance and competitive success.
“Since the 2012 Olympic training block, USAV players, trainers and coaches have been early adopters and supporters of Hyperice,” said Anthony Katz, Founder of Hyperice. “This partnership symbolizes our commitment to all of the teams under the USAV umbrella and future generations of players in the sport.”
In addition to access to recovery technology and equipment, USA Volleyball will be designating dedicated Hyperice recovery zones at select National Team Training Center locations. USAV and Hyperice will also collaborate on a video docuseries following the U.S. Women’s National Team through its training and competition this summer.
ABOUT USA VOLLEYBALL
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
ABOUT HYPERICE
Hyperice is on a mission to help the world move better. As the global recovery technology leader, specializing in vibration, percussion and thermal technology, Hyperice is used by the most elite athletes, professional sports leagues and teams to optimize player performance. Hyperice has applied its technology and know-how to industries such as fitness, esports, healthcare, massage, and workplace wellness on a global scale. In March 2020, Hyperice acquired Normatec, innovators of cutting-edge dynamic compression systems, and in December 2020 acquired RecoverX, pioneers of intelligent thermal technologies, to deliver next-generation performance and wellness solutions. For more information, visit www.hyperice.com.