SANTA CLARA, Calif. – DICK'S Sporting Goods, the leading omni-channel sports leader in the U.S., has been added as a Santa Clara Athletics sponsor.

The agreement includes signage at Leavey Center (home of men's and women's basketball,and volleyball), Stevens Stadium-Buck Shaw Field (home of men's and women's soccer) and Stephen Schott Stadium (home of baseball). There will also be inclusion in game promotions and recognition on promotional items, including posters and schedule cards, and website advertising.

"We are thrilled to add DICK'S Sporting Goods as one of our premier corporate sponsors," director of athletics Renee Baumgartner said. "The national brand, reputation and quality of DICK'S elevate the visibility of Santa Clara athletics."

"At DICK'S, we believe that sports make people better and supporting athletics at all levels is something we truly believe in," said Dave Natale, Director of Sports and Event Marketing, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "Supporting the talented athletes at Santa Clara University is something we're proud to do as a company."

The two organizations will also collaborate on youth outreach with DICK'S Sporting Good's sponsoring youth days at men's and women's basketball, and baseball, as well as the Bronco Corral Kids Corner in Leavey Center.

"We are building momentum in our corporate sponsor program," Baumgartner said. "The funds raised and allocated through our corporate sponsorships directly benefit our student-athletes and help them both on and off the field."