ORLANDO, Fla. (April 25, 2023) – AAU Volleyball is proud to announce a new partnership with Molten to become the official indoor volleyball of the AAU.

Guided by the brand statement, 'For the real game', Molten is committed to producing the absolute best quality sports equipment to help athletes maximize performance and realize their full potential. By combining innovative technology and superior craftsmanship, Molten creates products of impeccable quality to serve and support the growth and development of the global sports community.

 “Volleyball is the largest sport in the AAU – and growing – and Molten is the perfect partner to help service our events as they get bigger and better each year,” said Joe Gura, AAU Volleyball National Chair.

Molten volleyballs will now be used at all boys’ and girls’ AAU national-level indoor events, including the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, one of the largest volleyball tournaments in the world and the marquee annual event for the sport.

“Molten USA, Inc. is honored to partner with AAU and the entire AAU volleyball community. We are excited to provide quality products that will enhance the athletes’ experiences at the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships,” said Jeff Keyes, Director of Sales at Molten USA, Inc. “Molten strives to continue to support organizations, such as the AAU, that provide quality experiences and opportunities for current and future generations of youth athletes.”

Additionally, Molten will be on-site at most events to sell merchandise to AAU members and event attendees.
 
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ABOUT MOLTEN:
Established in 1958, Molten has brought top-of-the-line sports equipment, automotive parts, healthcare equipment, and other products to the world. Each division of Molten has its own brand promise for its customers: “For the real game” for the Sports Division; “Fun and Functional” for the Automotive Parts Division, and “From the Inside Out” for the Healthcare Equipment Division. While each division is unique, these enterprises expand out from the single Molten brand. We will continue believing in the potential of the athletes, referees, engineers, patients, and medical professionals who use our products, as well as in the distinct potential of every Molten employee. We will keep moving to make the world a better place.

ABOUT THE AAU:
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer sports organizations in the country. Founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in sports, the AAU philosophy of “Sports For All, Forever” is now shared by more than 720,000 members and 150,000 volunteers nationwide. The largest sport in the AAU, volleyball, has more than 230,000 members with over 300 licensed AAU indoor and beach volleyball events. The AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships is the marquee annual event for the fastest-growing sport in the AAU. The 2022 event featured more than 4,000 teams across 56 divisions