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Two Major Volleyball Organizations Join SquadClub – SquadLocker’s New Youth Sports Membership Program

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575 Volleyball and North Georgia Volleyball clubs have joined SquadLocker’s new youth sports membership program, SquadClub, through multi-year partnerships that promise top-quality apparel and rapid delivery. Jeff Black, CEO of both clubs, praised SquadLocker for surpassing delivery speed expectations and providing a hassle-free ordering process without requiring large inventory commitments. SquadClub offers exclusive benefits, including rebates, single-unit uniform fulfillment, and direct home delivery, easing the administrative burden on clubs. The program consolidates league stores into one online platform, offering a seamless shopping experience with rewards applicable to top brands and SquadGEAR uniforms. Gary Goldberg, SquadLocker’s President, highlighted the program’s role in enhancing customer service and product development based on feedback.

WARWICK, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 575 Volleyball and North Georgia Volleyball clubs have made some big plays this week. While junior volleyball athletes are participating at AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL, and USAV Nationals in Dallas, TX, these organizations have entered into multi-year uniform and team gear partnerships with SquadLocker that will ensure they’re always outfitted with top-quality apparel to enhance their performance and look their best.

“I hammered their company (SquadLocker) by testing their ability to produce jerseys at the speed they claimed.” Jeff Black, CEO of both 575 Volleyball and North Georgia Volleyball spoke of the rigorous SquadGEAR uniform testing that yielded impressive results.

Jeff Black, CEO of both 575 Volleyball and North Georgia Volleyball detailed the journey to this collaboration. “Every day someone is in my inbox or calling about their uniform company and wanting to send samples,” he said. “SquadLocker President and Founder Gary Goldberg personally connected with me on LinkedIn. After that, I hammered their company by testing their ability to produce jerseys at the speed they claimed.” Black’s rigorous testing yielded impressive results, with SquadLocker delivering ahead of schedule. A visit to SquadLocker’s sublimation facility with Goldberg further solidified his confidence in the company.

In the past, working with major brands required clubs to make significant inventory commitments way ahead of time, a challenging task for growing organizations. “Big brands require you to forecast 6-8 months in advance, which is a nightmare for growing clubs,” Black explained. However, SquadLocker’s SquadGEAR offers a different approach with fully custom garments produced onsite on a single-unit basis ensuring rapid turnarounds and outstanding customer service. “SquadLocker can guarantee fast turnarounds on SquadGEAR and the best customer service in the business!”

The newly introduced SquadClub program offers organizations exclusive benefits, including enhanced products and services for uniforms and team gear. This program provides rebates on uniforms and team gear and utilizes the fastest single-unit uniform fulfillment solution, eliminating the need for batch orders.

Players and parents can place individual orders and items are shipped directly to their homes, alleviating the burden on club organization administrators.”Anytime during the season players can order uniforms and team gear, covering for lost items and ensuring timely outfitting, even for late registrants,” said Fletcher Jones, CPO of SquadLocker. “Our hassle-free replacement policy means SquadLocker will replace any item for free with no questions asked.”

Jones emphasized the program’s advantages, such as delivering uniform packages within a week or two after ordering. “Imagine ordering uniforms for your whole club at the end of July, and a week or two later all your players already receive their uniform packages…this is the power of SquadClub and why clubs like 575 Volleyball and North Georgia Volleyball are choosing SquadLocker and this program over other team dealers.”

The SquadClub program also consolidates league-wide stores into a single online destination, providing a seamless shopping experience with one shopping cart. Rewards from SquadClub can be applied to both top brands and SquadGEAR uniforms, accompanied by hassle-free returns. “SquadLocker also partners with the big brands, so for spirit wear stores or select items, SquadClub members have the ability to do big brand deals if they want to,” continued Black.

Denise Corrigan, Head Administrator of 575 Volleyball and North Georgia Volleyball, praised the advanced and user-friendly software platform provided by SquadLocker which benefits both families and club administrators. “Uniforms are one of the biggest challenges for any youth sports organization. SquadLocker’s software platform is super advanced and user-friendly for both families and for club administrators!” she said. The program’s exceptional customer service and speedy production were highlighted as key values for the clubs. “Customer service and the speed of production are the two things that we value the most,” Black continued. “SquadLocker’s hassle-free return policy means that clubs do not have to budget and spend additional money to purchase extra uniforms just in case there is a problem.”

Gary Goldberg, President and Founder of SquadLocker, noted that the SquadClub program allows the company to better serve clients and continuously improve their products based on feedback.”The SquadClub program allows us to provide great service to our clients and learn more about what they need,” Goldberg said. “In turn, we’re able to improve and develop our products like the new lighter-weight fabric we recently added for SquadGEAR custom volleyball jerseys, which came as a result of player feedback.”

Jones concluded by stating that SquadLocker aims to modernize the process of acquiring custom apparel and uniforms for organizations, making it easier with tech-enabled team apparel stores. “Custom apparel and uniforms shouldn’t take so much time and effort. SquadLocker makes it easy to earn free gear from tech-enabled team apparel stores that are always open. Players and parents order on their own and receive their orders directly to their homes, relieving the admin burden. Plus, organizations never have to ‘go it alone’. Our real, live team of experts are on hand to help 7 days a week.”

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About 575 Volleyball Club

575 Volleyball Club serves 2000 junior volleyball athletes and over 150 coaches in Georgia with gyms and facilities in Carrollton, Lakepoint, Peachtree City, Powder Springs, and Woodstock. Check out the 575 Volleyball Club Store

About North Georgia Volleyball Club

North Georgia Volleyball Club serves more than 500 junior volleyball athletes in Georgia with programs in Commerce, Gainesville, Hartwell, and the surrounding areas. Check out the North Georgia Volleyball Club Store

About SquadLocker

SquadLocker is the leading custom apparel manufacturer and e-commerce solution for sports organizations, schools, and businesses. Through innovative online tools, SquadLocker makes it easy to create, manage, and distribute custom apparel. The SquadLocker platform integrates with SportsEngine® and other sports and scholastic management platforms to empower teams, leagues, and organizations.

In addition to working with 70+ top brands including Wilson®, Ryte Sport®, Under Armour®, Adidas®, and Nike®, SquadLocker manufactures a proprietary sublimated uniform line (SquadGEAR™) which facilitates immediate production and shipping achieving a top-speed turnaround. SquadStudio™ design tool is exclusively available through SquadLocker providing instant custom designs for SquadGEAR, Wilson, and Ryte Sport products.

To learn more, visit the SquadLocker website. Click to learn more about SquadClub and follow the company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Lara Michaud, SquadLocker, 1 8888856253, media@squadlocker.com, www.squadlocker.com

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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

Media Contact: 
Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
615-379-7783

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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

Media Contact: 
Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
615-379-7783

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Fathom Applauds Introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the First Federal Blueprint for Independent AI Verification

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Reps. Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduce a bill to build a competitive marketplace of independent verifiers for frontier AI models.

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fathom welcomes the introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the most complete federal framework yet for independent, third-party verification of frontier AI. The legislation is built to earn public trust as AI technology continues to accelerate. As frontier systems begin to take autonomous action in the world, the gap between what these models can do and our ability to keep them in check is widening. FRONTIER is the starting point to close that gap.

“AI governance keeps running into the same wall. The technology is hard to measure and it moves faster than any law can keep up with,” said Andrew Freedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fathom. “Trying to write the perfect rules and freezing them in place won’t work. What will work is a competitive market of independent verifiers who are accountable for real-world outcomes and who the government can actually count on. The FRONTIER Act shows we can move fast and still get this right.”

The bill gets the fundamentals correct. It sets one public standard – the adequate mitigation of catastrophic risk – and holds both the AI companies and their independent verifiers accountable to it. FRONTIER does not freeze a single testing method into statute. Instead, it licenses competing verification organizations, allows them to sharpen their methods, and gives the government the power to revoke a license when a verifier’s work does not hold up in the field. That is how you build a system that keeps pace with the science instead of falling behind it.

Fathom thanks Reps. Trahan and Obernolte for their leadership, and for their courage in releasing a discussion draft, inviting scrutiny, and incorporating substantive improvements from across the field. One priority improvement as the bill advances: giving the government a fuller range of tools to act upstream – for pushing companies to close identified gaps in risk mitigation early, rather than only once a catastrophe is imminent. We are committed to working with these sponsors, committees of jurisdiction, and Congressional leadership to continue refining the bill in the weeks and months ahead.

About Fathom
Fathom is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to build a governance architecture that helps society navigate the transition to a world with AI by fostering trust, safety, and innovation. Fathom has developed and championed the independent verification model for AI and works with policymakers across the country to put it into practice. Learn more at http://fathom.org.

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