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…