Sparkill, N.Y. - St. Thomas Aquinas College and adidas are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Athletic Solutions, marking a new era of empowerment for student-athletes through the launch of official adidas NIL Locker Rooms for every student-athlete who opts-in.
This collaboration showcases adidas’ continued leadership and innovation in collegiate athletics—giving every St. Thomas Aquinas College student-athlete the opportunity to create and share their personal brand through officially licensed adidas merchandise. Along with adidas NIL locker rooms, Spartan fans will be able to purchase general fan gear and sport-specific gear for every sport at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Through the adidas NIL Locker Room platform, each student-athlete can opt in with Athletic Solutions to receive a personalized online storefront featuring custom adidas sideline and fan gear. Fans can directly purchase these items, with a portion of each sale benefiting the athlete.
Tom Feiden, President & CEO of Athletic Solutions said, “Partnering with St. Thomas Aquinas College to bring the adidas NIL Locker Rooms to life celebrates every athlete’s individuality and passion while strengthening the Spartan brand.”
This initiative reinforces adidas’ commitment to supporting student-athletes across all levels of competition, empowering them with the tools and visibility to succeed both on and off the field.
We are excited about our partnership with Athletic Solutions marking an exciting step forward for our athletic program," stated St. Thomas Aquinas College Director of Athletics Margaret Alaimo. "In today’s ever-evolving collegiate landscape, empowering student-athletes to build their personal brands and maximize Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities is essential."
About Athletic Solutions
Athletic Solutions is a national leader in NIL fan engagement and e-commerce technology, partnering with colleges, universities, and brands like adidas to bring NIL Locker Rooms to life. Their platform simplifies NIL activation, enabling student-athletes to generate revenue and grow their brand in today’s evolving collegiate athletics environment.
About St. Thomas Aquinas College
Located in Sparkill, New York (Rockland County) and just 30 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, St. Thomas Aquinas College was founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill as a teaching college. Named after the Dominican scholar and teacher, St. Thomas Aquinas, the College’s original mission was focused on developing future teachers. Today, St. Thomas Aquinas College offers over 100 majors, minors, and specializations in the School of Arts & Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, and the School of STEM to a diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students.
About St. Thomas Aquinas College Athletics
The St. Thomas Aquinas College Department of Athletics features 21 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Athletic Programs and a variety of Club Sports, including Sprint Football, Ice Hockey, Cheer & Dance, Esports, and now, Women’s Flag Football. The College’s approximately 450 student-athletes live by the motto “Making Success A Habit,” whether inside the classroom, within the community, or on the athletic field or court, as evidenced by the program’s multiple Conference & NCAA postseason appearances and championships, Academic Success Rate honors, and Community Service awards.
