Scottsboro, AL (October 18, 2024) – Unified Pros announced today the fourth addition to its Athlete Advisory Board, decorated professional angler, Kevin VanDam. Retired NFL defensive tackle, Bill Maas, retired MLB pitcher, Josh Beckett and retired PGA golfer, Brett Wetterich have previously been announced as board members.
Kevin VanDam is a 2018 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, seven-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, FLW Angler of the Year, four-time Classic Champion, twenty-five-time Bassmaster winner and three-time MLF winner. “Unified Pros’ mission will elevate the sport of bass fishing to the position it deserves,” said VanDam. “By pairing professional anglers with professional athletes from other sports, for tournaments around the country, Unified Pros is taking bass fishing to places it’s never been before. Match that with a focus on charity and conservation and you’ve got a recipe for success.”
Unified Pros is a nonprofit alliance of professional athletes. Through sanctioned competitions, charity events, and membership, the organization aims to elevate a love for outdoor competition while raising awareness for fisheries, habitats, and their continued conservation. Unified Pros envisions an inclusive world where athletes collaborate and compete in the outdoor arena to create transformative experiences that make a lasting impact on individuals, communities, professional athletes, and the sport of bass fishing.
Through collaborative partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the Major League Fishing Anglers Association (MLFAA), Bassmaster Professional Anglers, National Professional Fishing league (NPFL), NFL Professional Players Association (NFLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA), NBA Players Association (NBAPA), and Professional Golfers Association (PGA), Unified Pros aims to create Pro-Pro events that bring together professionals from various sports disciplines in unique and competitive formats. These events will not only offer major payouts to winners, but also serve as platforms to raise awareness for outdoor activities and conservation efforts.
By harnessing the collective influence of these athletic associations, Unified Pros envision creating extraordinary experiences that unite athletes, build camaraderie, and promote the importance of preserving our outdoors and fisheries.
