Greenville, SC – The NCCAA is thrilled to sign a three-year agreement with Baden Sports to serve as the official volleyball of the NCCAA Men’s Volleyball National Championship through 2028. Baden has been a longstanding partner with the NCCAA in women’s volleyball and will now expand their partnership with the Matrix Men’s Volleyball. Founded in 1979, Baden is a third-generation family-owned sporting goods company located in Kent, Washington that has a strong history of innovation and product creation that better serves athletes at every level across the nation. 
 
“We are thankful to deepen our relationship with Baden Sports and our representative, Richard Scott, with this announcement of our men’s volleyball championship official ball,” said NCCAA Executive Director Dan Wood. “Our goal is to engage great value partners, and this agreement certainly fits within that construct.”
 
The Baden Matrix Volleyball will be the official ball used at the NCCAA Men’s Volleyball National Championship. Baden will provide 36 balls, VC Square Volleyball Carts, Baden banners, and a Baden/Matrix branded inflatable ball to be displayed during the National Championship.
 
Baden will also provide exclusive pricing to NCCAA member schools as seen below:
 

MODEL	DESCRIPTION	PRICE
V5M	Matrix Men’s Ball	$49.50 each
VX5EC	PERFECTION® Leather (w/NCCAA Logo)	$47.00 each
VX5EC-210P/220P/228P	BLEM Leather	$32.00 each
VX450/C	LEXUM® Composite	$32.00 each
V350	RALLY, composite, camp	$19.00 each
VXT4	SKILCOACH heavyweight trainer	$35.00 each
VS2	Synthetic leather, mini, promo	$6.00 each
HV4	Rubber, mini, promo	$3.00 each
CBC	Collegiate volleyball cart	$220.00 each
VC	Volleyball cart	$185.00 each
B6WS	Volleyball carrying bag	$30.00 each
NOTBK	Volleyball notebook	$15.00 each

 
Baden will also provide special customized camp ball pricing of the BVSL14 – MatchPoint Synthetic Leather for NCCAA member schools. Interested institutions can learn more at badenteamstore.com. 
 
“We are very honored to be partnering with the NCCAA men’s volleyball programs starting the 2026 season,” says Richard Scott, Head of Volleyball for Baden Sports. “Our new Matrix men’s ball has gone through rigorous testing over the past two years to bring it where it is today. Precision serving, ultimate setting control, better grip, and the recessed dimple make this ball the perfect fit for the NCCAA men’s programs. We are excited for 2026 with this opportunity to extend our national partnership with such an amazing partner as the NCCAA.”
 
About Baden Sports
Baden's goal is to give its customers an authentic experience, whether they are using one of their products in play or interacting with one of their team members directly. Baden's mission statement and core values represent what Baden stands for and what is central to everything they do. Create products that athletes love, inspiring play in all they do.
 
About the NCCAA
Established in 1968, the National Christian College Athletic Association uses intercollegiate athletics to further the Great Commission and is committed to equipping student-athletes and coaches to make a positive impact for Christ. The NCCAA currently holds 23 national championship events, along with one national invitational for 88 member schools across 28 states and two Canadian provinces. For more information on the NCCAA, visit our website, thenccaa.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram at @thenccaa.