2010 marks Athletic Republic’s 20 year Anniversary. Over the past two decades the company has grown from an idea that was planted in Fargo, North Dakota into a field of 160 training centers that helped 80,000 athletes develop a competitive advantage last year.  The following video captures the spirit of Athletic Republic’s heritage of performance sports training.

Athletic Republic, the nation’s leading franchisor of science-based performance sports training centers, and Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company, have agreed to a strategic alliance. Under the terms of the alliance, Panasonic is “The Official Technology Partner” of Athletic Republic.

“The strategic alliance with Panasonic will certainly be very beneficial for both parties and we value Panasonic’s expertise and flexibility in integrating and creating innovative technology systems for enterprises like us,” said Athletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves. “We have lofty goals to expand our businesses in the future, and to continue our industry-leading practices: our facilities will feature advanced technology needed in sports training.”

Each of the 160 existing Athletic Republic training centers will be eligible to purchase the sports technology package Athletic Republic has developed with Panasonic. In addition, all new Athletic Republic facilities will include the use of Panasonic plasma screens, HD cameras, computers and point of sale systems as part of the athlete training experience.

Panasonic will have their advanced technology products on display to more than 80,000- athletes that will use Athletic Republic facilities this year. While staying true to its approach to uniting sports with science, Athletic Republic has a history of applying the newest technology to improve an athlete’s development. This alliance is another example of the competitive advantage Athletic Republic offers.

“The formation of the Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company allows our company to address specific vertical markets in meaningful ways,” said James Doyle, President of the newly formed Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company.  “The alliance with Athletic Republic shows how a company best-known as an electronics company can align successfully with innovative, entrepreneurial companies, and create real value for customers. Through this alliance, we have the opportunity to position Panasonic products in front of some of the most technologically-savvy consumers in the U.S.”

Panasonic has been an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category for more than 20 years.  Our alliance with Athletic Republic puts the same world-class Panasonic technology that has fueled Olympians for decades into the hands of today’s developing athletes.

EAS is expanding its “Power to the People” advertising campaign, which debuted during March Madness, to directly connect with athletes at the point of performance™ in Athletic Republic’s performance sports training centers.  The association distinguishes EAS as Athletic Republic’s Official Sports Nutrition partner.