Turning Muddy Footballs Into a Thriving Business for Super Bowl and College Teams

Dan Kolcun has established a booming business focused on breaking in thousands of footballs for both NFL and college teams each season. His expertise has been showcased at multiple Super Bowls, as well as for Ohio State, the highest-valued college football program. Previously, before 2006, only NFL home teams could utilize specially prepared balls during games. A pivotal change occurred when iconic players, including Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, urged the NFL to allow both teams to use these tailored balls. This breakthrough inspired college programs to take ball prepping more seriously, leading to an enhanced focus on customization. Nowadays, footballs are meticulously customized throughout the entire production process, affecting everything from the quality of the leather to the precise shape of the ball, ensuring that athletes have the best equipment available.