PlayersOnly Signs Designs for Sport® as Early Brand Partner Ahead of Marketplace Launch
PlayersOnly partners with Designs for Sport® to launch a Brand Marketplace in Q3 2025, offering science-backed supplements for athletes and sports professionals, emphasizing quality and performance outcomes.
Designs for Sport®, part of the Designs for Health® family, offers a comprehensive lineup of over 23 science-backed NSF Certified for Sport® supplements formulated by healthcare professionals. Their product range includes hydration, recovery, and amino acid supplements that are currently used by over 200 collegiate and professional teams across North America.
Known for their commitment to science-backed performance, Designs for Sport® is also recognized as an innovation leader, delivering first-to-market products like Pro-Formance Peptides™, featuring PeptiStrong™, and the Power Pack—a complete athlete’s supplement stack in convenient, all-in-one individual packets.
PlayersOnly’s upcoming Brand Marketplace will integrate commerce within its social and content ecosystem, providing curated access to products aligned with sports professionals’ needs.
“We’re building a platform that reflects the real needs of those working in sport,” said Tuan Ma, Founder & CEO of PlayersOnly. “Designs for Sport® brings clinical credibility and a proven record in elite settings, making them an ideal fit for our community. This partnership supports our commitment to providing trusted, science-backed products to the sports industry.”
As the marketplace prepares to launch, Designs for Sport® offers solutions for users seeking education-backed supplementation—from strength coaches to sports dietitians and entrepreneurs.
“As a Sport Performance Dietician on PlayersOnly, I know how important it is for athletes and sports professionals to access nutrition products that are effective and trustworthy,” said Danielle LaFata, MA, RD, CSSD, CLT, IFNCP. “In addition to being NSF Certified for Sport, Designs for Sport® combines science-backed formulations with a clear commitment to quality, making them an ideal partner for those serious about optimizing performance and recovery.”
Designs for Sport® will be featured through marketplace activations, including education, expert content, and in-app discovery tools. This collaboration emphasizes authenticity and performance outcomes beyond the playing field.
About PlayersOnly
PlayersOnly is the AI-powered, two-sided platform redefining branding, partnership strategy, and social connection in the sports industry. Combining advanced insights with a built-in social network, PlayersOnly empowers athletes, brands, and sports organizations to grow their influence, discover aligned partners, and build authentic relationships—on and off the field. Learn more at www.playersonly.io.
About Designs for Sport
Forged for champions who dare to go beyond, Designs For Sport is the trusted ally of hundreds of professional and collegiate teams, delivering the purest, most powerful sports-certified supplements on the market. Whether you’re an elite competitor or a driven everyday athlete, DFS products are crafted to empower your journey—helping you conquer challenges, recover faster, and come back stronger. Fuel your quest like the pros. Choose Designs For Sport—Powered by Science. Built for Sport.
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