Sports Attack, LLC

What is Sports Attack?
Sports Attack, LLC is a privately held American sporting goods manufacturer based in Verdi, Nevada. Founded in 1995, the company designs and builds training machines for baseball, softball, volleyball, football, soccer, rugby, and cricket. Its flagship brand is Hack Attack, a premium three-wheel pitching machine line used by MLB teams and championship NCAA programs. On December 15, 2025, Sound Growth Partners acquired the company.

Who owns Sports Attack?
Sound Growth Partners, a private equity firm based in Edmonds, Washington, acquired Sports Attack on December 15, 2025. Before the acquisition, the company was owned by its three founding partners: Doug Boehner, Amanda Pratt, and Kurt Brenner. SGP and co-investors provided all the capital for the transaction through a One-Stop Buyout structure. The financial terms were not publicly disclosed.

Is Sports Attack publicly traded?
No. Sports Attack, LLC is a privately held company. It is not listed on any stock exchange and does not file public financial reports. Revenue and employee figures are not publicly disclosed. Following the December 2025 acquisition, the company is owned by Sound Growth Partners and co-investors.

When was Sports Attack founded?
Sports Attack was founded in 1995 in Reno, Nevada. The company's first products were volleyball training machines. It entered the baseball market in 2000 with the launch of the Hack Attack pitching machine. The founders brought prior experience in the pitching machine industry, with design roots tracing back more than 50 years.

Who founded Sports Attack?
Sports Attack was founded by Doug Boehner, Amanda Pratt, and Kurt Brenner in 1995. Boehner led product design and engineering. Pratt served as president. Brenner managed sales and operations. All three remained active partners in the business until the December 2025 acquisition by Sound Growth Partners.

Where is Sports Attack based?
Sports Attack is headquartered in Verdi, Nevada, USA, a small community adjacent to Reno. The company's manufacturing facility is located at 2805 West U.S. Highway 40 in Verdi. Some component parts are produced at a facility in Mound House, Nevada, east of Carson City. The company states that all manufacturing takes place in the United States.

What brands does Sports Attack own?
Sports Attack's primary brand is Hack Attack, covering baseball and softball pitching machines. The company also produces training machines for volleyball (Smash Attack, Total Attack, Skill Attack), football (Snap Attack, Aerial Attack), soccer (Strike Attack, Lil' Strike Attack), rugby (Drop Attack), and cricket (Crick Attack). All products use a consistent "Attack" naming convention.

Sports Attack was founded in 1995 in Reno, Nevada. The company's first products were volleyball training machines, not baseball equipment. The three founding partners were Doug Boehner, Amanda Pratt, and Kurt Brenner. Boehner led product design and engineering, Pratt served as president, and Brenner managed sales and operations.

The founders brought prior experience in the pitching machine industry. According to the company's own account, its design and manufacturing team's roots go back more than 50 years, to the earliest wheel-driven pitching machines in baseball. Boehner, the lead design engineer, had been involved in developing some of the first pitching machines ever produced before co-founding Sports Attack.

The company started in a 1,000 square-foot warehouse. From this small base, the founders expanded into additional sports. Volleyball machines came first, including the Smash Attack, Total Attack, and Skill Attack models. Football followed with the Snap Attack and Aerial Attack passing and kicking machines. Soccer training machines came next with the Strike Attack and Lil' Strike Attack. The company later added the Drop Attack for rugby and the Crick Attack for cricket.

The key product launch came in 2000, when Sports Attack introduced the Hack Attack pitching machine for baseball. The Hack Attack featured a three-wheel design that was uncommon at the time. Most pitching machines used one or two wheels. The third wheel allowed hitters to see the ball clearly throughout the feeding motion, acceleration, and release, mimicking the visual experience of facing a live pitcher. The design also allowed coaches to change pitch types by adjusting three speed dials rather than repositioning the throwing head.

The Hack Attack gained traction at the professional level. The Reno Gazette-Journal reported in 2016 that dozens of Sports Attack machines were in use at Major League Baseball training facilities. The company had roughly 27 employees at that time and shipped equipment globally from its Verdi plant. The World Champion Chicago Cubs were among the MLB teams using Sports Attack equipment.

Sports Attack expanded the Hack Attack line over time. The Junior Hack Attack, a smaller and lighter version, targeted youth leagues and travel teams. The I-Hack Attack was designed for indoor cage use. The Elite eHack Attack became the top-tier model with additional features. Each version is available in baseball and softball configurations.

In 2016, KOLO-TV in Reno featured Sports Attack in its "Made in Nevada" segment. The report highlighted the company's domestic manufacturing and its adoption by MLB teams. Boehner described the equipment as the "Cadillac of the industry," noting that MLB teams typically kept between three and 15 machines at their training facilities.

The company remained founder-owned for nearly 30 years. That changed on December 15, 2025, when Sound Growth Partners (SGP) acquired Sports Attack through its One-Stop Buyout structure. SGP and co-investors provided all the capital for the transaction. The deal was announced via BusinessWire on December 18, 2025, and covered by the National Sporting Goods Association on December 22, 2025.

Chartwell, a financial advisory firm, served as exclusive advisor to Sports Attack and its founder-owners during the sale. SGP stated that the backing would allow Sports Attack to accelerate investment in new product launches, expand into international markets, improve operational efficiencies, and grow across sales channels. SGP also committed to preserving the company's culture, product quality, and entrepreneurial spirit.

As of 2026, Sports Attack has been in business for over 30 years. The company continues to operate from Verdi, Nevada, with manufacturing in Nevada. Its products are sold through its online store and a network of US and international distributors.

Sports Attack does not publish a sustainability report and is not a Certified B Corporation. As a manufacturer of sports training equipment, the company's environmental footprint is smaller than that of large-scale consumer goods or apparel producers. The company does not publicly disclose carbon emissions, supply chain audits, or materials sourcing policies.

The company's domestic manufacturing approach has environmental implications. By producing all components in Nevada rather than importing from overseas, Sports Attack reduces the shipping distance for US customers. However, the company does not publish data on energy use, waste, or emissions from its manufacturing operations.

No independent certifications such as Leaping Bunny, PETA, or Fair Trade apply to Sports Attack products, as these programs typically cover personal care, apparel, and food categories. The company has not faced public scrutiny over environmental or labor practices.

Following the Sound Growth Partners acquisition, it is unclear whether SGP will introduce sustainability reporting or ESG commitments. SGP has not publicly stated specific environmental or social goals for its Sports Attack portfolio company.

• MLB adoption: Sports Attack reports that dozens of its machines are in use at Major League Baseball training facilities, indicating adoption at the highest level of professional baseball.
• NCAA and professional use: The company states that its machines are used by championship NCAA teams and professional leagues across multiple sports.
• Junior Hack Attack recognition (2026): Independent reviewers ranked the Junior Hack Attack among the top youth pitching machines in 2026, citing its three-wheel design and pitch versatility.
• Made in Nevada feature: KOLO-TV featured Sports Attack in its "Made in Nevada" segment, featuring the company's domestic manufacturing and MLB adoption.