NEWS RELEASE:

KNOXVILLE, TENN. Coach O has always pursued excellence and elevation for the sport of track and feld. That's why Coach O has partnered with Northwest Designs Ink, the original on-site event apparel company since 1983. Northwest Designs specializes in on-site and online event specifc apparel at some of the largest youth, high school, and collegiate championships in the country. Their unique ability to print all products right on the spot creates the best solution for apparel at any competition.

The partnership, made offcial on December 1, 2025, heralds a new era of excellence through collaboration as Northwest Designs Ink brings industry-leading speed, customer service, and quality to the apparel that will be available to Coach O events which are consistently among the best-run events in the country.

Northwest Designs will serve as Coach O's offcial event apparel provider as Coach O expands competition, athlete development, and education initiatives in 2026 and beyond. The company will also collaborate with Coach O Powered by Coach O programs to ensure every competition has the opportunity for top-notch quality apparel and unmatched customer service.

Coach O and Northwest Designs are joining forces for the frst time in each organization’s storied history. After years of noticing and admiring the success of each other, the time has come to bring the two together in a united effort to elevate the sport of track and feld!

Who Is Northwest Designs Ink?

Much like Coach O, Northwest Designs has set the standard for excellence in their industry since the 1980’s. Northwest Designs pioneered the process for providing on-site, on-demand, customized t-shirts and apparel for events including the championships of over 25 different state high school associations and collegiate conferences including many in TN, NC, and SC.

From design to delivery, Northwest Designs combines technology and a professional, personal touch to their customers. They’re often imitated but never duplicated. Northwest Designs has rightfully earned their spot as leaders in the event apparel industry.

If you are interested in having Northwest Designs On Site at your Track & Field Meet please reach out here: https://nwd.ink/schedule-event/ .

Coach O Quotable​

"We are extremely proud to work alongside Northwest Designs," said Charles Oliver, the founder of Coach O. "We strive to offer the highest quality products and service to the athletes who compete in our meets plus their coaches and parents, too. Northwest Designs consistently provides that quality. Details matter at Coach O events and Northwest Designs has mastered the art of controlling the details to produce the finest event apparel."

Northwest Designs Quotable

“I have known Coach O for over a decade, and this is a full-circle moment for this partnership. His companies have been pillars in the Track & Field community, especially in the Southeast. His intentions to purely grow Track & Field are refreshing, and we are excited to align with such an influential Meet Management Brand.”

- said Victor Sviridyuk, Director of Sales at Northwest Designs.​ 

About Coach O and Coach O Event Management

Coach O has provided registration, event management, and marketing for its North American track and feld partners, as well as its international constituents, for 36 years, dating back to its first origins in Knoxville, Tennessee. Charles Oliver, the founder of Coach O and a former NCAA coach, specialized first in athletic bags, team apparel, and track and feld equipment, before adding registration, event management, and promotion. Today, Coach O provides best-in-class solutions across North America for its many track and feld partners. For more information, visit coacho.com.