Just 2 days ago MVP made a big move. No surprises, it feels like they don't stop making them! Announced on Jan 15, MVP Disc Sports have signed Jeremy Koling onto their team.
While we don't have details on the dollar amount of the deal, it's been made clear that this is a 4-year deal. Unless something crazy happens this is probably the biggest sponsorship change we'll see in disc golf this off-season.
If we think we feel excited about this move, Jeremy Koling is off to the moon. The excitement on his face is visible throughout the round he played with Simon and James.
One of the most exciting aspects of any new disc golf sponsorship is the new player's bag. If you're double guessing what Big Jerm will be throwing with MVP give our article a read.
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Strategic Move From MVP
MVP Disc Sports as a company seems to be on a winning streak. Their brand has seen consistent growth for years now, and can well be considered the 3rd most popular disc golf manufacturer behind Innova and Discraft.
What's more impressive than the hype around Gyro discs, is how Brad and Chad Richardson have managed to maintain it! At one time I wondered if MVP was just the next fad, and would fade away after a couple of years.
I'm glad to say MVP is no fad! They've shown they have what it takes to maintain their popularity.
Besides amazing new discs and exciting releases, one of the core ingredients contributing to their maintained success has been their player sponsorships. Jeremy Koling's 4-year deal is yet another step in the right direction and a testament to the brand's staying power.
While Jeremy may not be one of the most competitive players in the sport right now, he has other unmatchable strengths. The biggest of these is his incredibly likable personality. He's a fan favorite, no matter which brand the fans may support.
His commentary on Jomez has made his voice synonymous with disc golf, and given professional level presence on video.
His Chemistry With Other MVP-Sponsored Stars
While MVP's sponsorships are powerful, they get even stronger when you combine them. First, you have Simon and Eagle, who go way back. James Conrad fits in well with his laid-back attitude. Now you have Jeremy Koling in the mix!
The Big Jerm and Simon combination on video is my new favorite player duo in disc golf. Their chemistry is clear in just the first two videos we've seen of them playing together since the signing. I can't wait for more episodes of Simon's vlog featuring Jeremy Koling!
MVP's Run Of Successful Sponsorships
MVP has developed an incredible knack for signing the right player at the right time. Simon says twice or it's luck. Well, they've hit 4 home runs now and this looks an awful lot like skill!
James Conrad
James Conrad's initial move to MVP didn't make the same splash as Simon, Eagle, and Jerm, but rather made his splash about a few months later. Once James Conrad threw the greatest shot of all time and won Worlds his presence at MVP had greater effect.
His latest signature discs, the Trail and the Detour have both been massive hits, especially the Trail. He signed a 4-year extension to his initial 2-year deal in 2023, so James isn't going any too fast.
Simon Lizotte
You can't really go wrong when you sign the most popular player in disc golf, so MVP did just that. Simon's effect MVP has been huge.
Simon Lizotte might be past his prime competitively speaking (He's still really good of course!) his media skills are unparalleled. With 207K followers on YouTube, he has more subscribers than any other individual disc golfer's channel.
If you ever watch his videos you'll understand why. His fun personality and creative ideas are very entertaining. On top of this, his line of discs is excellent.
Eagle McMahon
One of the very best players in the world, Eagle McMahon has struggled through injury and stayed competitive. On top of this, his and Simon's partnership is the best on the disc golf scene.
Once you have Simon on your team, signing Eagle as your next player is a great move. Having them together again in a bunch of videos has been great for the sport.
Will Big Jerm Still Do Jomez?
You might be worried, does Jeremy Koling's new MVP deal mean he won't be commentating for Jomez anymore? The good news is that Jeremy's Jomez commentary will be unaffected!
We can confirm this as coming from Jeremy Koling himself. He mentioned this in his first MVP round with Simon and James.
Key Takeaways
MVP has once more stolen the spotlight with the biggest disc golf sponsorship deal of the off-season! It's just the excitement now, but the joy of looking forward to what this season is going to be like with Jerm playing on team Gyro.
P.S. Did you see the new plastic MVP teased at the end of the announcement video? We can't wait to learn more about it, and we'll let you all know what find out as soon as we can!
