Chartwell is pleased to announce the sale of Sports Attack, a Nevada-based, founder-owned leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of premium sports training equipment across baseball, softball, volleyball, football, soccer, cricket, and rugby.
Founded in 1995 by entrepreneurs Doug Boehner, Amanda Pratt, and Kurt Brenner, Sports Attack (the “Company”) initially focused on volleyball training machines before expanding into other sports equipment, notably entering baseball with the launch of the innovative Hack Attack pitching machine in 2000. Thereafter, Sports Attack continued to strategically expand into new markets, becoming the training machine manufacturer of choice for many professional leagues, championship NCAA teams, and elite youth leagues.
Chartwell served as exclusive financial advisor to Sports Attack, providing strategic guidance to the Company and its founder-owners through all phases of the transaction. With the backing of Sound Growth Partners, Sports Attack plans to accelerate investment in new product launches, further expand into international markets, improve operational efficiencies, and grow across sales channels. Sound Growth Partners’ long-term perspective and commitment to preserving Sports Attack’s culture, attention to product quality and safety, and entrepreneurial spirit make it an ideal partner for the Company’s next pivotal stage of growth.
“Chartwell’s advice was instrumental in achieving a transaction that honors our history while positioning us for future growth. They understood the importance of finding the right cultural fit—someone as enthusiastic about our products as they are committed to the highest level of customer service. Chartwell’s tailored, hands-on approach to the process gave us the confidence in securing the right partner who will help lead Sports Attack into its next chapter of innovation and market expansion.”
– Amanda Pratt, President, Sports Attack
About Sports Attack
From its roots in a small, 1,000 square-foot warehouse three decades ago, Sports Attack has grown into a global leader in sports training innovation. Sports Attack products are engineered and crafted with precision and purpose. Its proprietary pitching and training machines have redefined what’s possible in baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, rugby, and cricket.
Today, Sports Attack’s equipment is trusted by every Major League Baseball and National Football League team, along with thousands of universities, high schools, clubs, coaches, athletes, and parents who are united by their love of sport and their desire to perform at the highest levels.
About Sound Growth Partners
Sound Growth Partners (“SGP”) is a Seattle-based private equity firm investing in clear market leaders within the lower middle market using its unique One-Stop Buyout® approach (i.e., both the debt and equity). The SGP team has worked together extensively for many years, successfully investing in, supporting, and growing lower middle market companies. SGP only invests in what they know – small and medium sized businesses with compelling market share in protected niches within the business services, consumer products, distribution, and light manufacturing sectors.
Chartwell Contact
For additional information on this transaction, please contact Wil Becker or Austin Piech.
To learn more about Chartwell’s corporate finance capabilities, connect with Greg Fresh.