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All about Academy Sports + Outdoors

If you've got some big plans to take on the big wide world of the outdoors, then head over to Academy, where you’ll find everything you need for that camping, fishing, or hunting trip you’re planning on taking. Academy stores have the best prices for all outdoor goods. There are constant markdowns on prices, and there are clearance items and “hot deals”. Signing up by email will get you the scoop on what’s on sale, or you could skip that step and see it all right here!

They sell things like clothing for different sports, as well as footwear so you can run, skip, and jump to the best of your ability, plus lines of clothes for fans of certain sports teams. They've also got things for more casual fans of outdoor lesiure, such as bikes perfect for a gentle ride. Or, if you're looking for a barbecue to create an outdoor kitchen, they'll have that, too. They've also got supplies for camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. 

The history of Academy Sports + Outdoors

The sports discount store chain Academy Sports + Outdoors was founded in 1938 in Texas, where you can still find its headquarters today. For the first 74 years of its existence, it was owned by one family, the Gochmans. The founder was Arthur Gochman, who bought out a chain of army and navy surplus stores and turned them into the large chain it is today. In 2011, it was acquired by an inveestment firm. 

Get an inside look at Academy Sports + Outdoors with their YouTube channel 

Not every brand has a strong YouTube channel, but Academy Sports + Outdoors has figured out how to create a bunch of different videos that will be interesting to their customers. 

Some of the videos they post highlight the hottest deals to be had at their stores, like their Black Friday Kickoff videos. They also have a few that teach their customers things related to the products they sell, such as a collection of hunting and fishing videos and the ones that show you how to use a turkey fryer they sell. You can see their latest commercials on their YouTube channel as well. 

For their sports fans, they highlight NFL training camps and fan moments at college sports games. But the best ones are the ones that feature either their employees or the ones that show how the store gives back to their customers, with gear giveaways and special shopping sprees for kids.