CSS and Sani Sport Revolutionize Student-Athlete Safety

Atlanta, Georgia, November 12, 2024 — College Sports Solutions (CSS), a leader in collegiate athletic consulting, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Sani Sport, a global innovator in sports equipment cleaning. This collaboration brings advanced cleaning technology—trusted by organizations across MLB, NHL, and NFL, including teams like the Boston Bruins™, New York Jets™, and Los Angeles Dodgers™—to college athletic departments. The initiative aims to elevate hygiene standards, protect college athletes from harmful pathogens, and enhance safety across all sports programs.

“We are thrilled to partner with CSS to bring our innovative cleaning systems to colleges and universities,” said Steve Silver, Founder & CEO of Sani Sport. “This technology will significantly reduce the risk of infection from protective equipment, ensuring a cleaner and safer training environment for student-athletes.”

The wearing of protective athletic gear increases the risk of being infected with bacteria and viruses like MRSA, E. coli, and COVID-19. These hidden risks in collegiate athletic environments present a serious threat to student-athletes’ health and performance. By effectively cleaning sports equipment and locker room spaces, colleges can enhance student-athlete well-being while significantly reducing the chances of infectious outbreaks that could jeopardize student-athletes’ health and welfare.

Sani Sport’s advanced technology is revolutionizing hygiene in athletic environments with its proven effectiveness against harmful pathogens. Designed with athletes, coaches, and equipment managers in mind, their user-friendly products integrate seamlessly into any training routine without disrupting practice schedules. Maintaining cleanliness becomes an effortless part of daily activities—not an extra step but a necessary commitment to safeguarding student-athlete health.

“The safety and well being of our student-athletes is my top priority. With Sani Sport, we have significantly reduced the risk of infection in our locker rooms. This product is important to maintaining a safe environment where our athletes can thrive. Its ease of use allows our staff to ensure that all equipment is sanitized quickly and effectively, giving us peace of mind and allowing our athletes to focus on their performance,” said Martin Jarmond, the Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics at UCLA.

Trusted by leading organizations—including NFL, MLB, NHL, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Homeland Security, and the U.S. Navy—Sani Sport has solidified its reputation as the go-to solution for ensuring personal safety and hygiene across various environments. Now, through this exclusive partnership with CSS, Sani Sport is bringing this essential solution to college locker rooms nationwide.

“This partnership represents a strong alignment between sports hygiene and collegiate athletics,” said Jeff Schemmel, Founder & CEO of College Sports Solutions. “By integrating Sani Sport into college sports programs, we can effectively minimize health risks, maintain the integrity of athletic departments, and fulfill our responsibility to protect student-athletes’ health and well-being.”

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About Sani Sport
Sani Sport is the industry leader in cleaning sports equipment, law enforcement gear, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). For over two decades, this proprietary technology has been trusted by professional sports leagues, healthcare organizations, law enforcement, and the military. For more information visit www.sani-sport.com. 

About College Sports Solutions (CSS)
College Sports Solutions is a leading full-service provider of collegiate athletic consulting, offering strategies and solutions tailored to the unique challenges facing today’s college athletic departments. CSS is committed to helping athletic programs thrive through, operational assessments, strategic planning, risk management, and revenue production with a constant focus on student-athletes’ well-being. For more information visit: www.collegesportssolutions.com. 

About the CSS Sales Team 

Tom Hilbert – College Sports Solutions Consultant
Tom Hilbert holds a B.A. in Business and Marketing from the University of Oklahoma and a Master’s in Sports and Recreation Management from the University of Idaho. With 39 years of coaching experience in Division I volleyball, Hilbert helped build Oklahoma’s top program and led Idaho to four conference championships. He served as head coach at Colorado State from 1997 to 2022, achieving over 600 wins, 23 NCAA tournament appearances, and six Sweet Sixteen showings. Beyond coaching, Hilbert excelled in community engagement, promotions, and fundraising, generating over $1 million for volleyball and scholarships. Post-coaching, he assists CSS with Division I volleyball searches and offers consulting expertise in sports promotions, community engagement, and leadership.

Chris Peterson – College Sports Solutions Consultant
Chris Peterson has over 40 years of experience as a college coach and administrator. In 2020, he became Vice Chancellor for Athletics at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, where he continues to mentor athletic administrators. Peterson previously served as Director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, securing a $22.4 million gift for the Jack Stephens Center and hosting NCAA tournaments. He held administrative roles at Kansas State, Nebraska, and Creighton, creating athletic marketing departments and fundraising programs. Peterson was named Athletic Director of the Year in 2010 and has a background in NCAA committees. He also played college football and signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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