Shaler Area School District is proud to announce a new five-year partnership with GPSA Group and Under Armour, providing enhanced apparel, uniforms, equipment, and purchasing benefits for the district’s athletic teams, student activities, and affiliated organizations. The agreement runs through June 30, 2031.
GPSA Group, a valued community partner headquartered in Millvale, has a long history of serving Shaler Area teams and organizations with high-quality apparel, exceptional customer service, and customized branding solutions. This new partnership builds upon that relationship while expanding opportunities and savings across the entire district.
Through the agreement, all Shaler Area athletic teams, extracurricular activities, and affiliated groups will receive significant district-wide pricing on Under Armour products. GPSA will also provide custom online team stores for fundraising opportunities, helping programs generate additional support.
In addition to discounted pricing, the partnership includes annual product rebates, branding support, promotional dollars, and other incentives that will directly benefit Shaler Area Athletics and its programs.
“GPSA Group is very excited to continue and grow our longstanding partnership with the Shaler Area School District and join them in servicing our local community, which has supported our business so well for the past 30 years,” expressed Brian Klaas, President of GPSA Group.
The transition to this partnership will be seamless, as the majority of Shaler Area athletic teams already compete in Under Armour uniforms. The agreement strengthens the district’s commitment to providing student-athletes with high-quality apparel while maximizing value for teams and families.
“We are proud to partner with two organizations that share our commitment to excellence and our belief in investing in students. GPSA Group has been a trusted community partner for many years, and this agreement allows us to provide high-quality apparel and equipment while maximizing the value of every dollar spent. Beyond the financial benefits, this partnership creates new opportunities for our student-athletes, coaches, and families and strengthens the connection between our schools and the local businesses that support them,” said Dr. Bryan O’Black, Superintendent of Schools, Shaler Area School District
“This partnership represents a tremendous opportunity for our athletic programs and student organizations. By working with GPSA Group and Under Armour, we can provide consistent branding, premium-quality products, expanded fundraising opportunities, and exclusive benefits for our teams and families. Most importantly, this collaboration helps ensure our students have the resources they need to compete with pride while representing Shaler Area at the highest level,” said Stephanie Strauss, Athletic Director, Shaler Area School District.
As part of the partnership, additional opportunities will be introduced throughout the year, including access to the Under Armour Athlete Pass Program and a special Under Armour Day, where coaches, athletes, and families can preview new products and learn more about available discounts. WPIAL championship teams will also receive free T-shirts.
Shaler Area School District looks forward to working with GPSA Group and Under Armour to continue building a first-class experience for student-athletes while strengthening a partnership that benefits the entire school community.