(4-10-26) High school sports continue to evolve and this is one step that will change the landscape of high school sports. Time will tell if the impact is a positive one.

GENEVA and HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio and CHANDLER, Ariz. – SPIRE Academy, a premier multisport boarding school and training institution and Vensure Employer Solutions, a global leader in HR technology and workforce solutions, will pay SPIRE $6 million across five years, with $500,000 coming this year.

SPIRE jersey patch

In February SPIRE’s boys’ basketball team started to wear a commercial jersey patch featuring VensureHR’s logo on its jerseys, a move that debuted at the academy’s Nike Elite Youth Basketball League tournament.

Vensure will also be the presenting sponsor of the SPIRE Performance Research Institute.. The agreement represents one of the largest corporate sponsorships in youth sports history and positions Vensure HR as the top-tier sponsor across SPIRE’s programming and events.

Phil Urso, Chief Sales Officer at Vensure HR

“SPIRE is developing the next generation of leaders, and their impact in youth sports and education is growing fast. What impressed us most about SPIRE is their commitment to the whole athlete. They’re not just training competitors, they’re preparing young people for success beyond sports. That mission aligns perfectly with our work helping organizations build stronger teams and develop talent. We’re proud to support their growth and excited about the opportunities this partnership creates to reach families who value performance, development, and preparation for the future.”

Amy Liles, Head of Corporate Partnerships at SPIRE

“Youth sports sponsorship is no longer niche marketing. It’s one of the most effective ways to reach families in an authentic, trusted environment.What makes this partnership special is the alignment between our missions. Vensure HR and our other partners like Third Federal Savings and Loan, Waffle House and Chick-fil-A are not just putting their name on our facilities, they’re investing in what matters: future talent, performance development, and community impact. They understand that the young people training at SPIRE today are the workforce leaders of tomorrow, and that connection between athlete development and career readiness is what makes this collaboration so powerful.”

The agreement includes brand visibility across high-profile SPIRE moments, including national basketball events, naming rights of the Vensure HR SPIRE Performance Research Institute, and community programming. Both organizations emphasize long-term development and innovation as core alignment points, with plans to explore collaborative initiatives that connect athlete development pathways with workforce readiness.

The partnership also reflects SPIRE’s continued growth and expanding national profile. With state-of-the-art training facilities, academic programs, and a track record of developing collegiate and professional athletes across multiple sports, SPIRE has become a destination for families seeking comprehensive athlete development.

For more information about SPIRE Academy’s upcoming sports camps or admissions information, visit spireacademy.com.

About SPIRE Academy

SPIRE Academy is an international boarding school, performance training center, and event campus located in Northeast Ohio. With more than 850,000 square feet of indoor training space and over 800 acres of facilities, SPIRE is one of the largest youth athletic complexes in North America. SPIRE combines elite sports training, flexible academics, and real-world skill development for high school and postgraduate student-athletes. The Academy also operates national events, leagues, camps, and a performance research institute, drawing participants from over 35 countries each year. Learn more at spireacademy.com.

About Vensure Employer Solutions

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, global business process outsourcing (BPO), and employer of record (EOR) services. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure and its family of companies serve over 161,000 businesses across all 50 states and more than 154 countries, processing over $153 billion in annual payroll. Vensure helps businesses streamline operations and accelerate growth with customized, tech-enabled strategies that support both employers and employees. Visit vensure.com for more information.