Team Milestones : Celebrating Service and Dedication at Strategic Sports

At Strategic Sports, we know that people are the heart of everything we do. And recently, we had the privilege of celebrating the remarkable dedication of 1,386 teammates who have been with us for five years or more—an incredible testament to the culture we’ve built together.

From our factories in Vietnam, Portugal, and China, the numbers tell a powerful story:

• 598 employees with 5–9 years of service

• 447 with 10–14 years

• 191 with 15–19 years

• 97 with 20–24 years

And an amazing 23 team members who have been with Strategic for over 25 years

Strategic Sports recently honored these years of hard work and devotion from our teammates with special awards ceremonies at our China factories in connection with our New Years celebrations, and a separate ceremony for more than 22 employees from our Portugal factory. 

Global employees were not forgotten, as awards were sent to commemorate Alan Okamura, Kyle Bone, Nari Yoon and Neal Holdsworth along with Russ Boelhauf and Giuseppe Vizzielli, who both entered the ‘20 years and counting’ club.

“What an honor and privilege to lead this group of fabulous people these many years,” said Managing Director Norman Cheng. “We thank you all for your hard work and dedication!”

Each honoree received a commemorative trophy in recognition of their milestone. For many, it was an emotional experience—one that symbolized not just time passed, but the connection, pride, and shared purpose we’ve built over decades.

At Strategic Sports, putting People First isn’t just a slogan—it’s one of our most important core values. We work hard to create a supportive, positive environment that goes far beyond the workplace. Because when people feel valued, respected, and empowered, they thrive. And when that happens, we all win.