NEWPORT NEWS - The Apprentice School Department of Athletics has announced a new partnership with New Balance that will see the Builders wearing New Balance attire for the foreseeable future. The partnership will begin with the fall 2024 season with new uniforms and attire to be unveiled leading up to football season.

"I cannot be more excited for Builder Athletics as we begin this relationship with New Balance," said Director of Athletics Jeff Egnot. "This partnership is going to be a great fit for our student-athletes, coaches, and Builder Nation. As New Balance continues to break into the college ranks, The Apprentice School is grateful to be on the journey with them. It is going to be an absolute game changer for The Apprentice School. As Builders, We Got Now."

As part of the partnership and working with the primary distributor, Achieve Athletics, based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, football, men's and women's basketball, golf and baseball will compete in New Balance uniforms. All teams will have New Balance travel attire as well as practice attire as well.

Fans will be able get their New Balance via an online store that will be released in the coming weeks to prepare for the 2024-25 season. Part of the proceeds from the online store will go back to the Apprentice Athletic Club to help support Builder Athletics.

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