UNITED STATES
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Notice of
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Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. 345 Court Street Coraopolis, PA 15108

April 23, 2015

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Annual Meeting Date: June 3, 2015
Time: 1:30 p.m. local time
Location: Hyatt Regency, 1111 Airport Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15231

To Our Stockholders:

The 2015 annual meeting of stockholders of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), will be held at the Hyatt Regency, 1111 Airport Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15231, (724) 899-1234, on June 3, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. local time. At the meeting, holders of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock (NYSE: DKS) and Class B common stock will act on the following matters:

All holders of record of shares of the Company’s common stock and Class B common stock at the close of business on April 6, 2015 are entitled to vote at the meeting and any postponements or adjournments of the meeting.

A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting may be examined by any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, at 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108 beginning on May 23, 2015. To assure your representation at the 2015 annual meeting of stockholders, you are urged to cast your vote, as instructed in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, as promptly as possible. You may also request a paper proxy card to submit your vote by mail, if you prefer.

By order of the Board of Directors,

 

Edward W. Stack
Chairman of the Board

This proxy statement contains information related to the 2015 annual meeting of stockholders of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), to be held at the Hyatt Regency, 1111 Airport Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15231, (724) 899-1234, on June 3, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. local time, and at any postponements and/or adjournments thereof.

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules, instead of mailing a printed copy of our proxy materials to each stockholder of record, we are furnishing proxy materials to our stockholders via the internet. If you received a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials by mail, you will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials other than as described below. Instead, the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials will instruct you as to how you may access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials over the internet. The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials also instructs you as to how you may submit your proxy over the internet. If you received a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and would like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, including our Annual Report, you should follow the instructions for requesting such materials included in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials.

It is anticipated that the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials is first being sent to stockholders, and this proxy statement and the form of proxy relating to our 2015 annual meeting are first being made available to stockholders, on or about April 23, 2015. In accordance with SEC rules, the website http://www.proxyvote.com provides complete anonymity with respect to a stockholder accessing the website.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING?

At our annual meeting, stockholders will act upon the matters outlined in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders on the cover page of this proxy statement, including (i) the election of three (3) Class A Directors, each for terms that expire in 2018, (ii) the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2015, (iii) a non-binding advisory vote to approve compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in these materials and (iv) any other matter to properly come before the meeting.

WHO IS ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING?

Only stockholders of record at the close of business on April 6, 2015, the record date for the annual meeting, are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the annual meeting. If you were a stockholder of record on that date, you will be entitled to vote all of the shares that you held on that date at the annual meeting or any postponements or adjournments of the annual meeting.

WHAT ARE THE VOTING RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. COMMON STOCK AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK?

Holders of our common stock and Class B common stock have identical rights, except that holders of our common stock are entitled to one (1) vote for each share held of record and holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to ten (10) votes for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights. Holders of our common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented to the stockholders for their vote or approval, except as may otherwise be required by Delaware law.

WHO CAN ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING?

Subject to space availability, all common stockholders and Class B common stockholders as of the record date, or their duly appointed proxies, may attend the annual meeting. Since seating is limited, admission to the annual meeting will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. local time. If you attend, please note that you may be asked to present valid picture identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. Cameras, recording devices and other electronic devices will not be permitted at the annual meeting. Please also note that if you hold your shares in “street name” (that is, through a broker or other nominee), you will need to bring a copy of a brokerage statement reflecting your stock ownership as of the record date and check in at the registration desk at the meeting.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A QUORUM?

The presence at the annual meeting, in person or by proxy, of holders of record of issued and outstanding shares of capital stock representing a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting constitutes a quorum, which permits business to be conducted at the annual meeting. As of the record date, 93,366,817 shares of common stock (excluding treasury stock)

representing the same number of votes and 24,900,870 shares of Class B common stock representing 249,008,700 votes were issued and outstanding. Thus, the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of common stock or Class B common stock or a combination thereof representing at least 171,187,759 votes will be required to establish a quorum. Proxies received but marked as abstentions and broker non-votes will be included in the calculation of the number of votes considered to be present at the annual meeting to establish a quorum.

HOW DO I VOTE?

Please refer to the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, which is being mailed to stockholders, or your proxy card for instructions on how to cast your vote. If you receive a vote instruction form, your broker, bank or other holder of record (or designee thereof) will vote your shares in accordance with the instructions on your returned vote instruction form. You may instruct the holder of record to vote your shares:

Further, if you are a registered stockholder and attend the annual meeting, you may deliver your completed proxy card in person. If you vote online or request, receive, complete and return the paper proxy card to the Company, it will be voted as you direct.

HOW DO I REQUEST PAPER COPIES OF THE PROXY MATERIALS?

Please refer to the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the ways in which you may request a paper copy of the proxy statement and accompanying proxy card, including, the following options:

CAN I CHANGE OR REVOKE MY VOTE AFTER I VOTE ONLINE OR RETURN MY PROXY CARD?

Yes. Even after you have submitted your proxy online or via the mail, you may change or revoke your vote at any time before the proxy is exercised by filing with the Corporate Secretary of the Company either a notice of revocation or a duly executed proxy bearing a later date. The powers of the proxy holders will be suspended if you attend the annual meeting in person and so request, although attendance at the annual meeting will not by itself revoke a previously granted proxy.

WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

Unless you give other instructions when you vote, the persons named as proxy holders will vote in accordance with the recommendations of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), which are set forth following the description of each item to be acted upon in this proxy statement. In summary, the Board recommends a vote:

With respect to any other matter that properly comes before the annual meeting, the proxy holders will vote as recommended by the Board or, if no recommendation is given, in their own discretion.

WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE EACH ITEM?

Election of Directors. The affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast at the annual meeting is required for the election of directors. A properly executed proxy marked “WITHHOLD” with respect to the election of one or more directors will not be voted with respect to the director or directors indicated, although it will be counted for purposes of determining whether there is a quorum.

Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the annual meeting is required for ratifying the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2015.

Non-binding Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the annual meeting is required for the approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers. As an advisory vote, the proposal to approve the compensation of our named executive officers is non-binding on the Company; however, the Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, values the opinions expressed by our stockholders and will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions. For a discussion on how the compensation committee considered the 2014 advisory vote, refer to “Say-on-Pay Vote Results” on page 29 of this proxy statement.

For each of the matters to be voted on at the annual meeting, abstentions will be counted for purposes of determining whether there is a quorum, but will not be counted in determining the number of votes necessary for approval. If you hold your shares in “street name” through a broker or other nominee, your broker or nominee will not be permitted to exercise voting discretion with respect to certain non-routine matters to be acted upon at the annual meeting, including the election of directors and the non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation. Thus, if you do not give your broker or nominee specific voting instructions, your shares will not be voted on these matters and will not be counted in determining the number of votes necessary for approval. However, shares that brokers and nominees are not otherwise authorized to vote will be counted in determining whether there is a quorum present at the annual meeting.

WE ARE A CONTROLLED COMPANY UNDER THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE RULES.

Because as of April 6, 2015, Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, controlled 61.83% of the combined voting power of our common stock and Class B common stock, we are a “controlled company” under the Corporate Governance Standards of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). As a controlled company, we are not required to have (i) a majority of independent directors or (ii) a compensation committee or nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors. However, as part of our commitment to maintaining a high standard of corporate governance, we have determined to voluntarily comply with the NYSE independence requirements. As discussed further below, our Board is comprised of a majority of independent directors and our Audit, Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees are comprised entirely of independent directors.

WHO ARE THE LARGEST OWNERS OF THE COMPANY’S STOCK?

The following table contains information regarding the non-management beneficial owners of 5% or more of our outstanding common stock (including our Class B common stock, as it is convertible into our common stock at any time).

A person has beneficial ownership of shares if he, she or it has the power to vote or dispose of such shares. This power can be exclusive or shared, direct or indirect. In addition, a person is considered by SEC rules to beneficially own shares underlying options and convertible securities that are presently exercisable or convertible or will become exercisable or convertible within 60 days of the date that beneficial ownership is calculated.

HOW MUCH STOCK DO THE COMPANY’S DIRECTORS, NOMINEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OWN?

The following table reflects the number of shares of our common stock and Class B common stock beneficially owned (unless otherwise indicated) by (i) our named executive officers as reflected in the current “Summary Compensation Table,” (ii) directors and nominees and (iii) by all of our directors and executive officers (including those who are not “named executive officers”) as a group, as of April 6, 2015.

A person has beneficial ownership of shares if he or she has the power to vote or dispose of such shares. This power can be exclusive or shared, direct or indirect. In addition, a person is considered by SEC rules to beneficially own shares underlying options and convertible securities that are presently exercisable or convertible, or that will become exercisable or convertible within 60 days of the date that beneficial ownership is calculated, which is April 6, 2015 in this case. Except as otherwise noted, the beneficial owners listed have sole voting and/or investment power with respect to the shares shown.

As of April 6, 2015, there were 93,366,817 shares of common stock outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and 24,900,870 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.

SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

The Company’s directors and executive officers are required under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of the Company’s common stock with the SEC. Based upon a review of filings with the SEC and written representations from our directors and executive officers, we believe that all of our directors and executive officers complied during fiscal 2014 with the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act with the exception of an award transaction exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) promulgated under the Exchange Act by Lee J. Belitsky and by Deborah M. Victorelli, each on October 3, 2014 that were reported one day late on Form 4s on October 8, 2014.

The Board is divided into three (3) classes, each containing an equal number of directors. The current term of office for our Class A Directors expires at the 2015 annual meeting, while the term for our Class B Directors expires at the 2016 annual meeting and the term for our Class C Directors expires at the 2017 meeting. Upon recommendation by the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Board proposes that the following nominees, Vincent C. Byrd, William J. Colombo and Larry D. Stone, each a current Class A Director, be elected for new terms of three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified as Class A Directors. Each of the nominees has consented to serve if elected. If any of them becomes unavailable to serve as a director, the Board may designate a substitute nominee. In that case, the persons named as proxies will vote for the substitute nominee designated by the Board.

The information set forth below includes, with respect to each nominee and each continuing director, his or her age, principal occupation and employment during the past five years, the year in which he or she first became a director of the Company, and other public company directorships held by such person during the last five years. The experience, qualifications, attributes and skills of each nominee and continuing director outlined below have led the Board to conclude that such person should continue to serve as a member of the Board. Furthermore, our Board believes that each nominee and each continuing director has demonstrated broad-based business knowledge, outstanding achievement in his or her professional career, and a commitment to ethical and moral values, and otherwise meets the Company’s articulated director qualifications, including independence, accountability, integrity, areas of experience, sound judgment in areas relevant to the Company’s businesses, diversity of background (including, but not limited to, race, origin, age and gender) and experience in different substantive areas such as retail operations, marketing, technology, distribution and finance, and a willingness to commit sufficient time to the Board. The Board has determined that its current composition provides a balanced mix of expertise, including retail, technology and other expertise and diversity. Furthermore, the Board also determined that its current composition balances director tenure, with four of the eight independent directors having been appointed within the past five years.

DIRECTORS STANDING FOR ELECTION

The directors standing for election at the 2015 annual meeting are:

VINCENT C. BYRD, 60

Mr. Byrd has served on the Board since 2013. Mr. Byrd currently serves as Vice Chairman of the J. M. Smucker Company, a manufacturer and marketer of branded food products listed on the NYSE, a position he has held since April 2015. Prior to serving as the Vice Chairman, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of J. M. Smucker Company from May 2011 to April 2015. Prior to that time, he served as President, U.S. Retail — Coffee of J. M. Smucker Company from August 2008 to May 2011, and Senior Vice President, Consumer Market, from February 2004 to August 2008. Mr. Byrd also serves as a director of J. M. Smucker and a director and the chair of the compensation committee of Myers Industries, Inc., an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets listed on the NYSE. Mr. Byrd also served as a director of Spangler Candy Company, a private company that manufactures confectionery products, from 1998 to 2008.

Qualifications

Mr. Byrd is a Fortune 500 executive who brings to the Board over 38 years of experience with strategic planning, acquisitions and integration, marketing, and domestic and international operations. Mr. Byrd also brings financial expertise to the Board as a result of his background in finance and accounting. Additionally, through his years of service on the boards of both public and private companies in a variety of industries, Mr. Byrd is able to provide diverse and valuable corporate governance, financial, operational and strategic expertise to the Board. This expertise and experience has led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Byrd’s current term in office as a Class A Director expires at the annual meeting.

WILLIAM J. COLOMBO, 59

Mr. Colombo has served on the Board since 2002 and became our Vice Chairman of the Board in February 2008, after retiring as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, a position he held since 2002. He also served from September 2010 until February 2011 as our interim Chief Marketing Officer. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Colombo served as President of dsports.com LLC, our then internet commerce subsidiary. Mr. Colombo also served as our Chief Operating Officer and as an Executive Vice President from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Colombo joined us in 1988. From 1977 to 1988, he held various field and district positions with J.C. Penney Company, Inc., a retail company listed on the NYSE. He is also on the board of directors of Gibraltar Industries, a leading manufacturer, processor and distributor of products for the building and industrial markets listed on Nasdaq.

Qualifications

Mr. Colombo brings more than 32 years of retail experience and insight to the Board, including expertise in operations, marketing and strategy. This insight, combined with his more than 26 years of Company-specific experience, has led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Colombo’s current term in office as a Class A Director expires at the annual meeting.

LARRY D. STONE, 63

Mr. Stone has served on the Board since 2007. Mr. Stone served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Lowe’s Companies Inc., a home improvement retailer listed on the NYSE, from December 2006 until his retirement in June 2011, and before that as Senior Executive Vice President, Merchandising/Marketing of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. since 2005. Mr. Stone served as Senior Executive Vice President, Store Operations for Lowe’s Companies from 2003 to 2005, and as Executive Vice President, Store Operations from 2001 to 2003. Mr. Stone has served on the Board for Novant Health System, Inc., a not-for-profit integrated system of healthcare, since 2011 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the board. Mr. Stone also has served on the board of directors of the At Home Group, Inc., a big box specialty retailer of home décor products, since December 2014. In addition, Mr. Stone serves as a trustee for Wilkes Community College and the foundation board for Appalachian State University.

Qualifications

Mr. Stone’s considerable retail experience gained through his positions at Lowe’s Companies Inc., combined with the leadership skills developed as its President and Chief Operating Officer and his expertise in real estate, store operations, eCommerce, brand management, marketing and strategic finance, have led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Stone’s current term in office as a Class A Director expires at the annual meeting.

THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE PERSONS NOMINATED TO SERVE AS CLASS A DIRECTORS.

OTHER DIRECTORS NOT STANDING FOR ELECTION AT THIS MEETING

Our Class B and Class C directors who will continue to serve after the 2015 annual meeting are:

EDWARD W. STACK, 60

Mr. Stack has served as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1984 when the founder and Mr. Stack’s father, Richard “Dick” Stack, retired from our then two store chain. Mr. Stack has served us full-time since 1977 in a variety of positions, including Store Manager and Merchandise Manager. Mr. Stack also served as President during fiscal year 2008. Mr. Stack previously served as a director of Key Corp, the bank holding company for KeyBank National Association listed on the NYSE from 2010 to 2011.

Qualifications

As the most senior executive of the Company, Mr. Stack provides the Board with insight into the Company’s business operations, opportunities and challenges. He has led the Company’s sustained growth, from a two-store chain to a multi-banner chain with

nearly 700 stores and an e-commerce business. In addition, Mr. Stack’s history with the Company, his extensive industry and retail experience and his expertise in corporate strategy, development and execution have led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Stack’s current term in office as a Class C Director expires at the 2017 annual meeting.

MARK J. BARRENECHEA, 50

Mr. Barrenechea was appointed to the Board in February 2014. Mr. Barrenechea has served as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenText Corporation, an information management software products company listed on Nasdaq, since January 2012. Prior to joining OpenText, Mr. Barrenechea was a director and President and Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Graphics International Corporation (“SGI”), a global leader in high performance computing listed on Nasdaq, from June 2007 to January 2012. During Mr. Barrenechea’s tenure at SGI, he led strategy and execution, which included transformative acquisitions of assets, as well as penetrating diverse new markets and geographic regions. Previously, Mr. Barrenechea served as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for CA, Inc., an enterprise information technology management company listed on Nasdaq, formerly Computer Associates International, Inc., from January 2006 to June 2006 and was a member of the executive management team in various positions from 2003 to 2006. Before joining CA, Mr. Barrenechea served as Senior Vice President of Applications Development at Oracle Corporation, an enterprise software and corporate hardware products and services company listed on Nasdaq, from 1997 to 2003, managing a multi-thousand person global team while serving as a member of the executive management team.

Qualifications

Mr. Barrenechea has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, both in software management and server manufacturing, and brings insight regarding eCommerce network security and infrastructure to the Board. Mr. Barrenechea also brings expertise to the Board as a result of his executive and board leadership with various public and private companies, including experience with corporate strategy, corporate acquisitions and global operations. This expertise and experience has led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Barrenechea’s current term in office as a Class B Director expires at the 2016 annual meeting.

EMANUEL CHIRICO, 57

Mr. Chirico has served on the Board since December 2003. Mr. Chirico was named Chairman of the Board of PVH Corp., a wholesale and retail apparel company listed on the NYSE, in June 2007 and was named its Chief Executive Officer in February 2006. Previously, Mr. Chirico had been President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of PVH Corp. since 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Chirico had been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PVH Corp. from 1999 until June 2005. From 1993 until 1999, Mr. Chirico was PVH Corp.’s Controller. Prior to that, he was a partner at Ernst & Young LLP, a public accounting firm.

Qualifications

Mr. Chirico brings an extensive knowledge of the retail industry to our Board along with a deep understanding of the financial, operational and strategic domestic and international issues that face global wholesale and retail companies, gained through his experience as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PVH Corp., a major global apparel company. Mr. Chirico also contributes significant corporate finance, financial reporting and accounting expertise gained as a result of his experience with a large public accounting firm and in his role as Chief Financial Officer of PVH Corp. These skills, along with the leadership skills evidenced by his current position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at PVH Corp., have led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Chirico’s current term in office as a Class B Director expires at the 2016 annual meeting.

JACQUALYN A. FOUSE, 53

Ms. Fouse has served on the Board since 2010. Ms. Fouse currently serves as President, Global Hematology and Oncology of Celgene Corporation, a global biopharmaceutical company listed on Nasdaq, a position she has held since August 2014. From September 2010 to August 2014, Ms. Fouse served as the Chief Financial Officer of Celgene. She formerly served as Chief

Financial Officer of Bunge Limited, a global agribusiness and food company listed on the NYSE, from 2007 to 2010. From 2006 to 2007, Ms. Fouse was the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Strategy Officer at Alcon, Inc., a global eye care company listed on the NYSE, and from 2002 she was Alcon’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Fouse served as the Chief Financial Officer of Swiss Air Group in Switzerland from 2001 to 2002. Previously, Ms. Fouse held a variety of senior finance positions at Alcon and its then majority owner Nestlé SA. Ms. Fouse also serves as a director and a member of the audit committee of Perrigo Company, a global healthcare supplier listed on the NYSE. She also serves on the advisory boards at the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Christian University.

Qualifications

Ms. Fouse adds significant corporate finance, financial reporting and accounting expertise as a result of her executive roles at Celgene and her prior positions with other companies. Additionally, Ms. Fouse is able to provide diverse and valuable corporate governance, management, operational and strategic expertise to the Board through her experience as an executive officer and a sitting board member of another public company. This expertise, together with the leadership skills evidenced by her executive position at Celgene and other companies, has led the Board to conclude that she should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Ms. Fouse’s current term in office as a Class C Director expires at the 2017 annual meeting.

LAWRENCE J. SCHORR, 61

Mr. Schorr has served on the Board since 1985. In April 2014, Mr. Schorr became the Chief Executive Officer of SIMONA AMERICA GROUP, the North American operations of SIMONA AG, a German manufacturing company listed on the General Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Prior to that, from May 2004 to April 2014, Mr. Schorr served as the Chief Executive Officer of Boltaron Performance Products, a privately owned plastics manufacturing company that was acquired by SIMONA AG. He previously served as President of RRT-Recycle America, a subsidiary of WMX Technologies, Inc. Prior to that, he served in the same position for Resource Recycling Technologies, Inc., a solid waste material management company listed on the American Stock Exchange. He has also served as a Partner and Managing Partner in the law firm of Levene, Gouldin and Thompson LLP.

Qualifications

In addition to Mr. Schorr’s legal experience, he brings to the Board demonstrated leadership skills as the Chief Executive Officer of Bolatron and now of SIMONA AMERICA GROUP, and as the former managing partner of a law firm. Mr. Schorr has almost 31 years of knowledge of the Company from serving as a member of the Board during the Company’s expansion from a two-store chain to a multi-banner retailer with nearly 700 stores and an e-commerce business. These experiences and skills have led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Schorr’s current term in office as a Class C Director expires at the 2017 annual meeting.

ALLEN R. WEISS, 61

Mr. Weiss has served on the Board since November 2011. Mr. Weiss served as President of Worldwide Operations for the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts business of The Walt Disney Company, a global entertainment company listed on the NYSE, from 2005 until his retirement in 2011. Prior to that, Mr. Weiss served in a number of roles for The Walt Disney Company beginning in 1972, including most recently as President of Walt Disney World Resort, Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort and Vice President of Resort Operations Support. Mr. Weiss serves as a director and a member of the audit committee of Apollo Group, Inc., a private education provider listed on Nasdaq. Mr. Weiss also serves on the board or council of a number of community and civic organizations.

Qualifications

Mr. Weiss brings international leadership experience to our Board and extensive expertise in brand management, marketing, finance and strategic planning from overseeing the operations of a global corporation. These qualifications, along with the leadership skills that Mr. Weiss brings to our Board through his executive management experience with The Walt Disney Company, have led the Board to conclude that he should continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Weiss’ current term in office as a Class B Director expires at the 2016 annual meeting.

HOW ARE OUR DIRECTORS COMPENSATED?

Director Compensation — 2014

UNDERSTANDING OUR DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE

For fiscal 2014, non-employee directors were compensated by means of an annual cash retainer, meeting fees and an annual restricted stock grant. Each non-employee director, other than the Lead Director, was paid an annual retainer of $40,000. The Lead Director was paid an annual retainer of $60,000 as a result of his additional responsibilities. The chairpersons of the Audit, Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees were also paid additional cash retainers of $25,000, $15,000 and $15,000, respectively. Non-employee directors receive $7,500 per Board meeting attended ($3,750 for teleconferences) and $1,500 for each committee meeting attended ($750 for committee teleconferences). There are generally five (5) Board meetings per year, four (4) Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committee meetings and eleven (11) Audit Committee meetings. Members of the Board are also reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with attending any meeting.

In addition to the cash compensation described above, each non-employee director also receives an annual grant, or appointment grant, of restricted stock with a value of $110,000 that vests in equal amounts over the next three anniversaries of the grant date. All directors are subject to stock ownership guidelines that are discussed further in our “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” on page 32 of this proxy statement.

Fees and restricted stock paid to non-employee directors in fiscal 2014 increased from amounts paid in fiscal 2013. In 2013, the Compensation Committee asked management to engage a compensation consultant to review the Company’s director compensation program. Management retained Towers Watson & Co. (“Towers Watson”) and reported management’s recommendation to the Compensation Committee based upon the work performed by Towers Watson. Towers Watson also provides periodic market analysis and other non-executive compensation consulting services to Company management. In March 2014, the Compensation Committee recommended and the Board approved an increase in the annual retainer for non-employee directors other than the Lead Director from $20,000 to $40,000 and from $20,000 to $60,000 for the Lead Director. The Board also approved a change in grants for newly appointed directors from a stock option award based on a fixed number of shares to a restricted stock award based on a fixed value commensurate with the value of director annual grant awards. Mr. Barrenechea was appointed to the Board before the change in appointment grants was made, and accordingly, was granted 20,000 stock options in accordance with approved director compensation in place at the time of his appointment.

HOW OFTEN DID THE BOARD MEET DURING FISCAL 2014?

During fiscal 2014, the Board met seven (7) times. Each director attended either in person or via teleconference at least 75% of the aggregate of all Board and applicable committee meetings during fiscal 2014 for the period in which they served as director.

WHAT COMMITTEES HAS THE BOARD ESTABLISHED AND HOW OFTEN DID THEY MEET DURING FISCAL 2014?

During fiscal 2014, the Board had standing Audit, Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees. Additionally, the Board may from time-to-time establish additional committees for specific governance oversight purposes. The members of each committee, the principal functions of each committee and the number of meetings held in fiscal 2014 are shown below.

The Audit Committee — Our Audit Committee was established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)A of the Exchange Act and our Audit Committee charter is available on the Investor Relations portion of our website (www.investors.DICKS.com). Messrs. Barrenechea, Byrd, and Chirico and Ms. Fouse are qualified as audit committee financial experts within the meaning of SEC regulations, and the Board has determined that they each have accounting and financial management expertise within the meaning of the listing standards of the NYSE. The Board has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are independent within the meaning of SEC regulations relating to audit committee independence, the listing standards of the NYSE and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. For more information about the responsibilities and activities of the Audit Committee, see “Report of the Audit Committee” on page 19, “What is the Board’s Role in the Oversight of Risk Management” on page 15 and the Audit Committee’s charter.

The Compensation Committee — Our Compensation Committee charter is available on the Investor Relations portion of our website (www.investors.DICKS.com). Although we are not currently required to have an independent compensation committee as

a result of our status as a “controlled company” under the NYSE’s Corporate Governance Standards, the Board has nevertheless determined that Messrs. Stone, Schorr and Weiss each qualify as independent under the current standards applicable to non-controlled companies under the NYSE’s Corporate Governance Standards.

The Compensation Committee reviews officer compensation recommendations provided by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President — Human Resources and is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving all components of executive compensation, other than the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation (as discussed in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” commencing on page 21 of this proxy statement).

The Compensation Committee is the administrator of the Company’s stock and incentive compensation plans. The Compensation Committee approves all annual grants of equity and performance-based awards under the Company’s stock and incentive compensation plans. As permitted under its charter, the Compensation Committee has delegated authority to grant awards under the Company’s stock and incentive compensation plans to non-executive officers in certain circumstances, such as new hires and promotions to a subcommittee consisting of our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with recommendations from the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President — Human Resources, in compliance with the applicable authorizing resolutions and Delaware law.

The Compensation Committee has the discretion under its charter to retain (and terminate) any compensation consulting firm deemed by the Compensation Committee to be independent under the NYSE Corporate Governance Standards, at the Company’s expense, to assist in the evaluation of director, executive officer or Chief Executive Officer compensation, including the authority to approve fee and retention terms. The Compensation Committee also has the authority to engage independent legal, accounting or other advisors, at the Company’s expense, as it deems necessary or appropriate.

For more information on the responsibilities and activities of the Compensation Committee, including the committee’s processes for determining executive compensation, see “Compensation Committee Report” on page 21, “The Compensation Decision-Making Process Is Thorough and Balances Objective Data with a Deep Understanding of Our Business” on page 27 and the Compensation Committee’s charter.

The Governance and Nominating Committee — Our Governance and Nominating Committee charter is available on the Investor Relations portion of our website (www.investors.DICKS.com). On March 17, 2015, the Governance and Nominating Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (with Mr. Stone abstaining as to himself) that Messrs. Byrd, Colombo and Stone stand for re-election as Class A Directors at the Company’s 2015 annual meeting of stockholders. Although we are not currently required to have an independent nominating committee as a result of our status as a “controlled company” under the NYSE’s Corporate Governance Standards, the Board has nevertheless determined that Messrs. Schorr, Stone and Weiss each qualify as independent under the current standards applicable to non-controlled companies under the NYSE’s Corporate Governance Standards. For more information on the responsibilities and activities of the Governance and Nominating Committee, see “How Does The Board Select Its Nominees for Director?” on page 15 - 16 and the Governance and Nominating Committee’s Charter.

HOW IS OUR BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTURED?

The roles of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company currently are held by the same person, Edward W. Stack. In addition to serving in those roles, Mr. Stack holds a majority of the voting power of our capital stock, and has been operating the Company since 1984. The Board believes that Mr. Stack’s service as both Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders. Mr. Stack possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of the issues, opportunities and challenges facing the Company and its business and thus is best positioned to develop agendas that ensure the Board’s time and attention are focused on the most critical matters. His combined role enables decisive leadership, ensures clear accountability and enhances the Company’s ability to communicate its message and strategy clearly and consistently to the Company’s stockholders, employees, customers and vendors, particularly during times of turbulent economic and industry conditions. Each director, other than Mr. Stack, is independent, and the Board believes that the independent directors provide effective oversight of management. Moreover, in addition to feedback provided during the course of Board meetings, the independent directors conduct regular executive sessions.

To further strengthen the governance structure, the Company also maintains a presiding non-employee director, or Lead Director, position. On March 18, 2015, the Board appointed Mr. Schorr to act as the Board’s presiding non-management director for a one-year term. Mr. Schorr provides leadership and direction to the Company’s independent directors and presides over executive sessions of the Board. In March 2014, the Governance Committee articulated additional responsibilities for the Lead Director, including consulting with the Chairman on Board and committee agendas, approving the retention of outside advisors and consultants who report directly to the Board on critical issues, participating with the Governance and Nominating Committee in reviewing director candidates and evaluating the performance of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Board.

In that regard, the Board believes that our current structure is particularly favorable to the Company due to the unique qualities and attributes possessed by Mr. Stack. In the event that he should no longer be able to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, other leadership models, such as a separate independent chairman of the Board, may be appropriate. As such, one responsibility of the Board is to take all necessary steps to ensure that an effective succession process exists to provide continuity of leadership over the long-term, both in the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, as well as other critical management positions in the Company.

The Company has developed, through discussions of the Board, a succession process for the position of Chief Executive Officer, both as a long-term measure as well as in an emergency situation. The Board, along with management, also conducts annual reviews and discussions as it relates to the identification of successors in all key executive positions. This process ensures continuity of leadership over the long-term, and it forms the basis for which we determine future managerial hiring decisions. Our succession planning is a key factor in managing the long-term planning and investment lead times of our business.

WHAT IS THE BOARD’S ROLE IN THE OVERSIGHT OF RISK MANAGEMENT?

The Board as a whole has responsibility for risk management oversight, although certain categories of risk may be allocated to a particular committee of the Board for review based on its areas of expertise. The committee will then report to the full Board as needed. For example, the Compensation Committee evaluates risk as it relates to the structure of the Company’s compensation practices and philosophy, while the Audit Committee evaluates overall enterprise risk and compliance. Company management is charged with the tasks of: adequately identifying material risks that the Company faces in a timely manner; implementing management strategies that are responsive to the Company’s risk profile and specific material risk exposures; evaluating risk and risk management with respect to business decision-making throughout the Company; and efficiently and promptly transmitting relevant risk-related information to the Board or appropriate committee, so as to enable them to conduct appropriate risk management oversight. The Company’s Chief Compliance Officer reports to the General Counsel and also reports regularly (2 times in fiscal 2014) to the Audit Committee. Furthermore, the Audit Committee receives regular reports on the Company’s information security measures from the Information Security Department (2 times in fiscal 2014). Finally, the Internal Audit Department assess controls and procedures and partners with our Compliance Department to assess the implementation of compliance policies. Internal Audit reports regularly to the Audit Committee (4 times in fiscal 2014). The primary areas for which the Board and its committees provide risk management oversight include competitive, economic, operational, financial (accounting, credit, liquidity and tax), legal, compliance, regulatory and reputational risks. The Chief Financial Officer, with participation from the General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer, reports on enterprise risk management to the Board at least once a year, and the Chief Information Officer, with participation from the Chief Information Security Officer, reports on information security to the Board at least once a year.

HOW DOES THE BOARD SELECT ITS NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR?

The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying, screening and recommending candidates to the Board for Board membership. In addition, the Governance and Nominating Committee will consider director candidates referred by our stockholders, including for election at the 2016 annual meeting, if such nominees are submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in “Additional Information — Advance Notice Procedures” on page 50 of this proxy statement.

The Governance and Nominating Committee annually evaluates the composition of the Board in accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines in the context of an assessment of the perceived needs of the Board at that point in time. They

review factors such as director independence, size of the Board, needs of the Board, including desired expertise in areas relevant to the Company’s business, and the minimum qualifications articulated in the Corporate Governance Guidelines, including accountability, integrity, diversity of background (including, but not limited to, race, origin, age and gender) and a willingness to commit sufficient time to the Board.

If a stockholder submits a nominee for election, the Governance and Nominating Committee, at the direction of the Committee Chair, makes an initial determination as to whether to conduct a full evaluation of a prospective candidate. This initial determination is based on whatever information is provided to the Governance and Nominating Committee with the prospective candidate’s recommendation, as well as the Governance and Nominating Committee’s own knowledge of the prospective candidate, which may be supplemented by inquiries to the person making the recommendation or others. The preliminary determination is based primarily on the need for additional Board members to fill vacancies or to expand the size of the Board, and the likelihood that the prospective nominee will satisfy the evaluation factors described below. If the Governance and Nominating Committee determines, in consultation with the Lead Director and other Board members as appropriate, that additional consideration is warranted, it may request that additional information be gathered about the prospective nominee’s background and experience and a report be prepared, and may utilize a third-party search firm to assist in such a process. The Governance and Nominating Committee then would evaluate the prospective nominee against the standards and qualifications set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, including independence, accountability, integrity, relevant areas of experience, sound judgment in areas relevant to the Company’s businesses, diversity of experience and willingness to commit sufficient time to the Board, all in the context of an assessment of the perceived needs of the Board at that point in time.

The Governance and Nominating Committee will take such other steps as are necessary to evaluate a prospective nominee, including receiving input from our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and, if warranted, interviews of the prospective nominee by one or more Governance and Nominating Committee or Board members. After completing this evaluation and other steps of the process, the Governance and Nominating Committee would make a recommendation to the full Board as to the persons who should be nominated by the Board. The Board then determines the nominees after considering the recommendations and report of the Governance and Nominating Committee.

DOES THE COMPANY HAVE A CODE OF ETHICS?

Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct applies to all of our officers, directors and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is available on the Investor Relations portion of our website (www.investors.DICKS.com) and is available in print to any Company stockholder upon request. We intend to post on our website substantive amendments to or waivers from our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct to the extent applicable to our Chief Executive Officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or directors.

HOW DO STOCKHOLDERS COMMUNICATE WITH THE BOARD?

Stockholders and other parties interested in communicating directly with the Board, the presiding Lead Director or the non-management directors as a group may do so by writing to the Board of Directors or presiding Lead Director (as the case may be), c/o General Counsel, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108 or sending an e-mail to the Legal Department’s attention at investors@dcsg.com. Upon receipt of letters addressed to the Board or non-management members of the Board, the Governance and Nominating Committee has instructed the General Counsel to (i) review the correspondence, (ii) regularly forward to the Board a summary of all such correspondence addressed to the Board and (iii) regularly forward to the presiding Lead Director copies of all such correspondence that is addressed to (or determined to be) intended for the presiding Lead Director or the non-management directors as a group or that otherwise requires their attention. Directors may at any time review correspondence that is addressed to members of the Board and request copies of any such correspondence. Concerns relating to accounting, internal controls or auditing matters are promptly brought to the attention of the Company’s internal audit department and handled in accordance with procedures established by the Audit Committee with respect to such matters.

HOW DOES THE BOARD DETERMINE WHICH DIRECTORS ARE CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT?

On December 4, 2003, the Board adopted its Corporate Governance Guidelines, which meet the listing standards adopted by the NYSE for “controlled companies,” and are available on the Investor Relations portion of our website (www.investors.DICKS.com). Pursuant to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board undertook its annual review of existing director and director nominee independence on March 17, 2015.

As a result of the review, the Board affirmatively determined that Ms. Fouse and Messrs. Barrenechea, Chirico, Schorr and Weiss are, and that Messrs. Byrd, Colombo and Stone if re-elected would continue to be, independent directors, in accordance with the standards set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines and in accordance with independence requirements implemented by the NYSE. During this review, the Board considered transactions and relationships between each current director or nominee for director with the Company (either directly or as a partner, stockholder or officer of any organization that has a relationship with the Company), including (i) the relationship between the Company and PVH Corp., one of our vendors, for which Mr. Chirico serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and (ii) the relationship between the Company and OpenText Corporation, one of our technology service providers, for which Mr. Barrenechea serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. As provided in the Corporate Governance Guidelines, the purpose of this review was to determine whether any such relationships or transactions were inconsistent with a determination that the director or nominee for director is independent in accordance with independence requirements implemented by the NYSE.

WHAT IS OUR POLICY ON ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDANCE?

The Board’s official policy with respect to attendance at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders by members of the Board is that the Board strongly encourages its members to attend the annual meeting of stockholders. The Company currently expects that most of its directors will attend the 2015 annual meeting. All of the then-current members of the Board were in attendance at last year’s annual meeting.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

The Compensation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Schorr, Stone and Weiss. None of Mr. Schorr, Mr. Stone, or Mr. Weiss has ever been an officer or employee of ours or any of our subsidiaries. None of our executive officers serves or has served as a member of the board of directors, compensation committee or other board committee performing equivalent functions of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as one of our directors or on our Compensation Committee.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS

In 2014, South Hills Landscaping & Excavating, Inc. (“South Hills”) provided all-seasons landscaping services with respect to the Company’s headquarters location, for which we paid $324,094. South Hills is owned by Darren Davis, the brother-in-law of Edward W. Stack. We engaged South Hills in the ordinary course of business and on terms comparable to those offered by non-related third-parties.

We lease two locations from Stack Associates, LLC, a New York limited liability company established by the estate of Richard “Dick” Stack, our founder and father of Edward W. Stack. Our total monthly lease payments for the two locations is $20,000. We paid $240,000 under these leases in fiscal 2014. The amount paid per square foot under these leases is comparable to the amounts we agreed to pay to unaffiliated third-parties for other leases that were entered into around the same time period.

On December 19, 2011, we entered into an Aircraft Charter Agreement with Corporate Air, LLC pursuant to which we have the ability to charter for business use an aircraft owned by EWS II, LLC, an entity owned by Edward W. Stack. Corporate Air has a lease agreement with EWS II, LLC under which Corporate Air operates and maintains this aircraft, hires pilots and other staff for flight operations and also may act to charter this aircraft for use by third-parties. During the term of the Charter Agreement, which ends on December 31, 2016, we have the right to use the aircraft on a flight available basis for 300 hours per year for travel purposes. Under the Charter Agreement, we pay Corporate Air a rental fee per month that is increased annually between 3% and 5%, based on the consumer price index. For calendar 2014, we paid a monthly fee of $212,180, which was adjusted to $218,545 per month for calendar 2015. Under the Charter Agreement, we also pay an hourly charter rate of $3,500 per block hour of actual usage, which is subject to a fuel surcharge adjustment. During fiscal 2014, we paid Corporate Air $3,313,620 under the Charter Agreement. The Charter Agreement may be terminated under certain conditions as set forth in the Charter Agreement and terminates automatically if Corporate Air no longer has the right to operate the aircraft under its lease with EWS II, LLC.

Kim Myers, the sister of our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and a holder of our Class B common stock, is married to Tim Myers, who is employed by the Company in a director-level position. Mr. Myers was paid an aggregate salary and bonus of

$182,186 for his services during fiscal 2014. Mr. Myers is also eligible for equity-based compensation in the form of stock options and restricted stock on the same basis as other eligible associates.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved or ratified the transactions set forth above that occurred prior to March of 2007 in accordance with the terms of its committee charter. Since March 2007, the Audit Committee’s review and ratification, approval or disapproval of transactions required to be reported under Item 404 of the SEC’s Regulation S-K have been conducted in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Related Party Policy & Procedures, which covers our directors, director nominees, executive officers, and their respective immediate family members, and also may apply to outside third-parties in which any of these persons owns more than 10% of the equity, serves as an officer or equivalent or, in the case of directors, director nominees or immediate family members, is employed. Such third-party transactions are initially reviewed by our Legal Department to determine if they fall within the scope of our Related Party Policy & Procedures.

Transactions (or series of related transactions) that would generally fall within the scope of our Related Party Policy & Procedures include those in which the amount exceeds $120,000 per year, other than compensation between a person covered by the policy and the Company (and its subsidiaries). Any new transaction and any amendment to a transaction that falls within the scope of the policy is required to be reviewed and approved, ratified or disapproved by the Audit Committee. Any potential related party transactions that are not reviewed by the Audit Committee must be reviewed by the full Board or another committee thereof, in accordance with the terms of the Related Party Policy & Procedures. Information regarding potential related party transactions is obtained through self-reporting, as well as through submission of annual director and executive officer questionnaires.

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The following Report of the Audit Committee does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates this Report by reference therein.

The primary purpose of the Audit Committee is to act on behalf of the Board of Directors in its oversight of all material aspects of the accounting and financial reporting processes, internal controls and audit functions of the Company, including its compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Management has primary responsibility for the Company’s financial statements and reporting processes, including its internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP (sometimes referred to as D&T), is responsible for performing an independent audit of the financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles.

In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for fiscal year 2014, the Audit Committee reviewed and discussed with both Company management and the Company’s independent auditors all annual financial statements and quarterly operating results released in fiscal year 2014 prior to their issuance. During fiscal 2014, management reviewed significant accounting and disclosure issues with the Audit Committee and advised the Audit Committee that each set of financial statements reviewed had been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These reviews also included discussions with the outside auditors of matters required to be discussed pursuant to Auditing Standard No. 16, as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, relating to communication with audit committees. The Audit Committee also received the written disclosures and letter from D&T required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding D&T’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and had discussions with D&T regarding its independence. The Audit Committee also received, reviewed and discussed with D&T the report required by section 10A(k) of the Exchange Act.

Based on the reviews, discussions and disclosures referred to above, the undersigned Audit Committee members recommended to the Board of Directors that the Board approve the inclusion of the Company’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for such fiscal year.

Members of the Audit Committee

Jacqualyn A. Fouse (Chairperson)
Mark J. Barrenechea
Vincent C. Byrd
Emanuel Chirico

Deloitte & Touche LLP has served as our independent registered public accounting firm since the audit for the 11-month period ended January 30, 1999. For fiscal 2014, D&T rendered professional services in connection with the audit of our financial statements, including review of quarterly reports and other filings with the SEC, and also provided tax and other services. D&T is knowledgeable about our operations and accounting practices and well qualified to act as our independent registered public accounting firm, and the Audit Committee has selected D&T as such for fiscal 2015.

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT FEES AND INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

The following table presents fees for professional audit services rendered by D&T for the audit of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and fees billed for other services rendered by D&T for fiscal years 2013 and 2014.

Audit Fees — Audit fees for fiscal 2013 and 2014 included fees for professional services and expenses relating to the audit of our annual financial statements, the audit of our internal control over financial reporting and the review of our quarterly financial information.

Audit-Related Fees — Audit-related fees paid in fiscal 2013 and 2014 principally included fees relating to merger and acquisition services, statutory audits of subsidiary locations and an employee benefit plan audit.

Tax Fees — Tax fees set forth for fiscal 2013 and 2014 were for tax-related services related primarily to tax consulting and tax planning.

All Other Fees — All other fees in fiscal 2013 and 2014 were for human resource and accounting research subscriptions.

The Audit Committee pre-approves all auditing services and any non-audit services that the independent registered public accounting firm is permitted to render under Section 10A(h) of the Exchange Act. The Audit Committee may delegate the pre-approval to one of its members, provided that if such delegation is made, the full Audit Committee must be presented at its next regularly scheduled meeting with any pre-approval decision made by that member. The Audit Committee has pre-approved non-audit services for fiscal 2015 up to $35,000 per occurrence.

Representatives of D&T will be present at the 2015 annual meeting of stockholders to respond to questions and to make statements as they desire.

THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2015.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

The following Compensation Committee Report does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates this Report by reference therein.

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth below with the Company’s management and, based upon such review and discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement.

The full text of the Compensation Committee’s charter is available on the Investor Relations portion of the Company’s website (www.investors.DICKS.com).

Respectfully submitted,

Members of the Compensation Committee

Larry D. Stone (Chairperson)
Lawrence J. Schorr
Allen R. Weiss

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

This Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes our executive compensation program, including a discussion of the philosophy and intent of the material elements of the program. The discussion is focused on our most highly compensated executives for fiscal 2014. However, in accordance with applicable regulations, we also provide specific executive compensation disclosure for two executives, Joseph H. Schmidt and John G. Duken, who retired during fiscal 2014, after 24 and 15 years of service, respectively. Collectively, we call these executives and retired executives our “Named Executive Officers.” Our Named Executive Officers are:

fiscal 2014 was a year of strong omni-channel growth and powerful marketing and merchandising strategies

In fiscal 2014, we delivered 9.7% growth in net sales and invested in our omni-channel growth, while responding to evolving customer demands. Our results were driven by the continued growth in our omni-channel network and our effective marketing and merchandising strategies. We delivered positive results despite industry-wide challenges in the golf and hunting businesses.

In 2014, our omni-channel growth was evidenced by 45 net new Dick’s stores, ending the year with 603 Dick’s stores in 46 states, and 28% growth in eCommerce. We also pursued new initiatives in our eCommerce business, including launching a new

mobile app, and continued iteration on our mobile, tablet and desktop sites. This growth was on top of sustained multi-year growth that has made us the largest full-line sporting goods retailer in the United States. Our five-year top line and bottom line performance is shown below.

Comparison of Cumulative Returns The following graph compares the performance of the Company’s common stock with the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (the “S&P 500”) and the S&P Specialty Retail Index for the periods indicated below. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on January 29, 2010 in the Company’s common stock, the S&P 500 and the S&P Specialty Retail Index and that all dividends were reinvested.

OUR COMPENSATION - WE ALLOCATE PAY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON VARIABLE COMPENSATION

Our compensation programs are designed to attract, retain, and motivate the executive management team that we need as a growth specialty retail company that continues to evolve with our customers. We want to attract and retain top executive talent by offering market-competitive base salary and time-based restricted stock grants. We motivate our executives to continue to grow and evolve with the Company by offering short-term and long-term incentive awards and stock options. Overall, a considerable portion of the compensation for our named executive officers is considered to be “pay-at-risk.” The below illustrates how each of the above elements were allocated for fiscal 2014.

We discuss each of the elements of our compensation program in further detail starting on page 29 of this proxy statement.

VARIABLE COMPENSATION IS DRIVEN BY COMPANY PERFORMANCE

Our short-term and long-term incentive programs are designed to pay based on an assumed threshold growth in the Company’s performance. Each program is distinct and reward the achievement of specific, pre-determined financial, operational and strategic goals. We use, or have used, one-, three-, and five-year measurement periods, depending on the specific purpose of the program. At any given time, we could have one or more incentive programs in place, and might from time-to-time adopt new incentive programs based on our organizational needs and the Company’s strategic plan.

Short-Term Incentive Program - Our short-term incentive program (“STIP”) is based on the Company’s annual operating plan, and requires that the Company achieve threshold level of financial performance in order for any payout to occur. For fiscal 2014, our STIP required threshold level of growth in sales across all of our channels, which we refer to as “Consolidated Sales”, and growth in consolidated earnings before taxes, adjusted for certain non-recurring, infrequent, unusual or special items, as approved by the Compensation Committee. We refer to this adjusted consolidated earnings before taxes as “EBT”. In the event that threshold EBT was not achieved, no incentive payments would have been awarded regardless of our Consolidated Sales growth. This design ensures that pay is based on the Company’s year-over-year profitable growth. The chart below, which shows the last five years of the Company’s year-over-year Consolidated Sales and EBT growth compared to the short-term incentive award paid to our CEO, demonstrates this alignment.

Information about the metrics and payout for the 2014 short-term incentive program is available starting on page 29 - 31.

Long-Term Incentive Programs - Our performance-based restricted stock programs (“LTIP”) are special performance-based long-term grants that do not provide an opportunity for annual vesting. The performance metrics provide vesting opportunities at threshold and target levels, with 100% vesting only if the target level metrics are met. The target level metrics represent stretch goals. Below we summarize the vesting, or anticipated vesting, for each of the two LTIP’s adopted by the Company in the last five years for our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

During the Company’s 2010 LTIP performance period, the Company only achieved threshold level performance. As a result, the 2010 LTIP awards vested at a 75% level. The “Realizable Value” shown under “2010 LTIP” above represents the value of 100% of the awarded performance-based restricted stock on the vest date, had 100% been earned, while “Realized Value” shows the value of the performance-based restricted stock actually earned and issued to the CEO on the vest date.

The Company has completed two of the five fiscal years included in the 2013 LTIP performance period. Based on the Company’s fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014 performance, the Company does not currently expect any of the awarded performance-based restricted stock to be earned and issued to the CEO at the end of the 5-year performance period. The “Reported Value” shown under 2013 LTIP represents the grant date fair value for 100% of the awarded performance-based restricted stock as reported in the “Summary Compensation Table” for Fiscal 2013, the year of grant. See page 35 for further information about the 2013 LTIP.

COMPENSATION DECISIONS IN 2014 ALIGNED WITH COMPANY PERFORMANCE

For fiscal 2014, the Compensation Committee considered the Company’s overall performance against the retail industry generally, each named executive officer’s individual performance and total pay position within the retail industry, as well as the proposed pay mix (including the actual performance incentive payout and long-term equity grant value). Based on these considerations the Compensation Committee did not feel that the Company’s fiscal 2013 results warranted increases to base pay for fiscal 2014 or equity grants at or above target levels. As a result of the Company’s fiscal 2013 performance:

STRONG GOVERNANCE UNDERLIES OUR COMPENSATION PROGRAM

We strive to align the Company’s executive compensation program with the interests of the Company and its stockholders and we implement strong corporate governance in our executive compensation program to achieve this result. The charts below highlight certain pay practices that we utilize and those that we avoid, so as to maintain discipline in our executive compensation program.

In addition to maintaining discipline in our executive compensation program, we believe these pay practices create an overall compensation program that is designed to motivate and reward our employees and executive officers for their performance on a short-term and long-term basis and for taking appropriate business risks. These pay practices mitigate excessive or unnecessary risk taking, and encourage a level of risk taking that is not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

THE COMPENSATION DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND BALANCES OBJECTIVE DATA WITH A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF OUR BUSINESS

Participants in the compensation decision-making process utilize a combination of objective data along with a deep understanding of the business as they consider each element of compensation. Further, participants in the decision-making process strive to ensure that programs are complementary and support both the short- and long-term objectives of the Company.

Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer controls 61.83% of the combined voting power of our common stock and Class B common stock. He has been operating the Company since 1984 and has led the Company through its sustained growth for over 25 years. He has a substantial role in the development of the Company’s long-term strategy, and as a result, provides critical input in the development of executive compensation programs intended to motivate executives to achieve that strategy. However, all decisions relating to executive compensation are ultimately made by the Compensation Committee, which is comprised of independent directors, and, with respect to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer’s compensation, by the independent members of the Board of Directors. As a controlled company, the Company is not required to have an independent Compensation Committee, but has determined that independent voices in the executive compensation decision-making process are in the best interest of the Company’s stockholders, and balances pay with performance.

Compensation of our Chief Executive Officer — Participants in the compensation decision-making process for the Chief Executive Officer consist of our SVP — Human Resources, the Compensation Committee and the Board. Our SVP — Human Resources works with management’s compensation consultant to develop and review benchmarking information. Based on this benchmarking information, our SVP — Human Resources makes recommendations of compensation for the Chief Executive Officer to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee reviews benchmarking information, the Company’s performance against performance targets for incentive compensation awards, the Company’s overall financial performance and the Chief Executive Officer’s overall performance. The Compensation Committee may also discuss these matters directly with the Chief Executive Officer. Following review, the Compensation Committee recommends to the full Board the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation, approves performance targets for grants under our short-term and long-term incentive programs for the Chief Executive Officer and ultimately determines whether such performance targets have been met, and to what extent. All components of the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation, including base salary, short-term incentive, long-term incentive and other equity awards, are reviewed by the Compensation Committee, and are ultimately approved by the independent members of the Board of Directors.

Compensation of our Named Executive Officers, other than our Chief Executive Officer — The participants in the compensation decision-making process for named executive officers, other than the Chief Executive Officer, consist of our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, our SVP – Human Resources and the Compensation Committee. Our SVP – Human Resources works with our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to develop recommendations on all components of an executive officer’s compensation, including recommending levels and performance targets for grants of short-term and long-term incentive awards and discretionary matching contributions to the Company’s retirement programs. Recommendations are based on the Company’s historical performance, the Company’s financial, operational and strategic goals, benchmarking information provided by management’s compensation consultant, the Company’s talent needs and individual performance. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer makes the final determination on whether new and/or revised compensation programs will be presented to the Compensation Committee.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer reviews his recommendations with the Compensation Committee and our SVP— Human Resources. The Compensation Committee is ultimately responsible for approving all components of executive compensation, other than the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation, as well as for approving performance targets for our short-term and long-term incentive programs and determining whether performance targets have been met and to what extent. The Compensation Committee also reviews and approves all new and/or revised executive compensation programs. The Compensation Committee has delegated certain non-executive compensation matters to a subcommittee consisting of members of management. The subcommittee does not have authority to make determinations with respect to executive compensation.

OBJECTIVE DATA PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO MARKET PRACTICES

Role of Management’s Compensation Consultant — Management retains Hay Group, Inc., a nationally known consulting company with a strong emphasis in the retail sector (“Hay Group”), as its compensation consultant to provide market data, benchmarking research, survey information and peer group advice relating to executive compensation. In addition, management has separately engaged Towers Watson to provide consulting services relating to director compensation. Both Hay Group and Towers Watson work directly with our human resources team, including our SVP — Human Resources. Neither Hay Group nor Towers Watson meet with or otherwise provide advice or consulting services to our Compensation Committee. All research for executive compensation conducted by Hay Group and Towers Watson is provided to the Compensation Committee directly by management.

Benchmarking Executive Compensation — In general, the Compensation Committee has benchmarked base salary and time-vested equity awards for named executive officers to retail market median, with a willingness to pay above market median for executives who have critical skills in key operational areas for the Company or for outstanding performance against key financial metrics. Company management has historically engaged Hay Group to review, analyze and make recommendations with respect to our named executive officer compensation, both as to individual components as well as the comprehensive package. Each pay component utilized by the Company in fiscal 2014 was analyzed using the Hay Group 2013 Retail Industry Total Remuneration Report (referred to as the “Hay Retail Survey”), which includes 136 retail companies and provides data by job title (controlling for differences in responsibility and revenue).

In 2014, management engaged Hay Group to conduct a review of the direct compensation components paid to our named executive officers against a specific benchmark retail group, with a focus on base pay, annual performance incentive pay and stock-based compensation. This benchmark retail group (referred to as the “Retail Peer Group”) consisting of 18 companies was selected based on the following attributes:

The Retail Peer Group is reviewed and approved annually by the Compensation Committee and may change from time to time based on each component retailer’s continued relevance to the Company’s current or future business model, as well as the competitive environment for executive talent.

The Retail Peer Group for fiscal 2014 compensation recommendations was comprised of the following companies:

WE RESPONDED TO STOCKHOLDER CONCERNS

Say-On-Pay Vote Results – We held an advisory vote at the 2014 annual meeting of stockholders asking our stockholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers. The Compensation Committee has determined that the Company should hold this vote every year. The Company received over 86% approval of the compensation paid to our named executive officers with respect to fiscal 2013. Because the Company is a “controlled company,” the Compensation Committee also reviewed the voting results from the Company’s unaffiliated holders of the Company’s common stock. Overall, while our approval reflects strong stockholder support of our executive compensation programs, this level of support was a decline from previous years.

After the publication of the Company’s 2014 Proxy Statement, some concern was expressed about gross-ups on certain identified perquisites and on a cash sign-on bonus awarded in fiscal 2013. Following engagement with our largest stockholders and further review, the Compensation Committee determined that the Company will no longer provide gross-ups on perquisites or on cash sign-on bonuses to any executive officer, other than for relocation benefits. The Compensation Committee determined that the Company should continue to provide tax assistance for relocation benefits because the vast majority of retailers with whom the Company competes for talent provide such assistance and because the Company provides relocation benefits and tax related assistance for the tax impact of relocation benefits broadly across the Company’s associate base. The Compensation Committee’s policy on gross-ups went into effect at the beginning of fiscal 2014.

ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION

The combination of our performance-based programs and our time-vested equity program creates an overall compensation program design that rewards the achievement of financial, operational and strategic goals over one-, three-, four- and five-year measurement periods. The Compensation Committee believes that this overall compensation program design creates balanced incentives for our named executive officers that encourages them to grow the Company in a disciplined, focused manner with a view towards long-term success. Each element of compensation has a specific purpose.

Base Salary — Base salary is intended to provide reasonable and market-competitive fixed pay reflective of an executive’s role, responsibilities and individual performance. Base salary is benchmarked by the Compensation Committee at the retail market median, with a willingness to pay above median to attract and retain executives who have critical skills in key operational areas for the Company and to retain executives who have delivered sustained superior performance for the Company. Furthermore, base salary determinations take into account tenure with the Company and areas of responsibility, particularly where executives have combined executive roles. The Compensation Committee examines base salary in conjunction with data provided by the Hay Retail Survey and against the Retail Peer Group to help guide it in determining base salary increases.

Short-Term Incentive Awards — The Company looks at a combination of performance metrics to design its STIP, which awards are paid annually in cash. For fiscal 2014, the Company used Consolidated Sales and EBT goals to determine whether short-term incentive awards would be paid. The 2014 annual performance incentive components and targets were established by the Compensation Committee with a goal of continued focus on driving sustained profitable growth. The metrics were based on the Company’s annual operating plan, and required threshold level growth in Consolidated Sales and EBT to be achieved in order for any payouts to occur.

The following table sets forth the specific threshold, target and maximum amounts, as a percentage of base salary, potentially payable to our named executive officers under the Company’s fiscal 2014 annual performance incentive program:

The determination of the annual STIP payout is based on achievement of two separate components: (1) EBT and (2) Consolidated Sales, each set at threshold, target and maximum levels. The threshold level of EBT also acts as a “gating” criterion, such that if threshold EBT was not achieved, then no performance incentive amounts would be paid, regardless of whether the Consolidated Sales metric was achieved. The Compensation Committee is permitted to exercise negative discretion with respect to the incentive amount paid to any named executive officer, regardless of the level of the Company’s achievement of EBT and Consolidated Sales.

EBT is the first and principal component of the 2014 annual performance incentive program. Eighty percent (80%) of each named executive officer’s 2014 performance incentive award was calculated based on EBT achieved during the fiscal year relative to the pre-determined levels of threshold, target and maximum EBT. The maximum level of the EBT metric acts as a cap on the amount of payout the executive could earn.

The threshold, target and maximum EBT targets correlate with the three levels of bonus expressed as a specified percentage of the named executive officer’s eligible earnings, as described above. The Company uses interpolation between the threshold, target and maximum EBT targets and the corresponding base salary percentage to determine the specific amount of the payout for each named executive officer with respect to the achievement of the EBT goal between the various levels.

Consolidated Sales comprised the second component of the 2014 annual performance incentive program. Twenty percent (20%) of each named executive officer’s 2014 STIP award was calculated based on achievement of the goal. As with the EBT component, the Company uses interpolation to determine the specific amount of the payout for each named executive officer with respect to the achievement of Consolidated Sales between the various levels.

To determine the actual incentive payment, the Company applies the following formula to each executive officer:

“Eligible earnings” represents base salary actually paid to the named executive officer during the fiscal year, while “Component Attainment” is the Company’s actual performance against the Threshold, Target and Maximum levels.

The table below shows the actual incentive payments made to each of our named executive officers.

For the Short-Term Incentive Awards for fiscal 2015, the Compensation Committee determined that the program for executive officers should provide additional payout opportunity for superior Company performance above the Company’s operating plan based on achievement of a superior level of EBT. As with short-term awards for fiscal 2014, the Compensation Committee approved threshold, target and maximum levels of Consolidated Sales and EBT for fiscal 2015 at which payout based on a percentage of base salary would occur. However, in addition to that payout, the Compensation Committee approved opportunity for additional payout for all of the executive officers, other than the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, if the Company achieves an EBT level that is above the maximum level (the “Superior Level”). If the Company achieves this Superior Level of EBT, each executive officer, other than the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will receive a payout of $200,000, with interpolation between the maximum level and the Superior Level.

Annual short-term incentive payments are paid for the most recently completed fiscal year (assuming performance levels have been met) as soon as administratively practical after the amounts are determined and the Compensation Committee has taken the actions required under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

Long-Term Incentive Awards – Long-term equity compensation is a key element of our executive compensation program. It is used to drive behaviors that lead to long-term growth and financial success, ensure balance between short- and long-term performance focus, align executive and stockholder interests, retain key executive talent, and create an association between individual pay and the long-term performance of the Company. Equity compensation also builds an ownership mentality among executives. Long-term equity awards vest over three-, four- and five-year periods.

Equity grants are generally made on an annual basis to specified categories of employees in amounts that take into account such factors as Company and individual performance, total stockholder return, share usage and stockholder dilution, as well as market competitiveness. The target grant value is reflective of market competitive pay levels. An individual award can be granted at a level above or below the target value based on Company performance as well as individual performance and potential.

The Company’s annual grant of equity awards to our named executive officers, other than our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, was split in 2014, with approximately 40% of the total grant value consisting of time-based restricted stock, and the remaining 60% awarded as a stock option. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer received approximately 70% of his total grant value in time-based restricted stock and 30% as a stock option. Special grants may also be authorized by the Compensation Committee for, among other things, new hires and promotions, exceptional performance or retention purposes.

The Company grants annual equity awards based on the desired value of the award, which is determined by considering the long-term performance equity market data included in the Hay Retail Survey and the practices of the Retail Peer Group. The Compensation Committee believes that a value-based approach ensures greater alignment and consistency with the external market and provides greater stability in managing equity expense.

Stock Options — Stock options are generally granted on an annual basis to our executive officers, vest 25% per year over four years following the grant date, and have seven year maximum terms.

Restricted Stock — Restricted stock awards are generally granted on an annual basis to our executive officers, vest 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date, and remain subject to forfeiture if the recipient fails to remain actively employed through the vesting period. Holders of unvested restricted stock are entitled to voting and dividend rights; however, dividends are held by the Company and are subject to forfeiture until vesting of the underlying shares of restricted stock to which the dividends relate.

Performance-Based Long-Term Incentives — The Company uses performance-based restricted shares to align executive’s performance with the Company’s long-term strategy. These awards are not annual awards, and are not designed to provide opportunity for annual vesting. Instead, these LTIP awards are specifically tailored around the Company’s long-term strategic plan with three- or five- year performance periods and stretch enterprise goals.

In fiscal 2010, the Company adopted its “2010 LTIP” which awarded executives restricted stock that would vest at the end of a three-year performance period at different levels based on five different performance metrics. Upon conclusion of that program, the Company adopted its “2013 LTIP” which may result in vesting of restricted stock at the end of a five-year performance period from fiscal 2013 to the end of fiscal 2017, upon attainment of sales and operating margin goals at threshold and target level, with opportunity for earlier vesting if certain performance conditions are met. Vesting only occurs if threshold level of both metrics is achieved, and then only at the 50% level. Vesting of 100% of the awarded restricted stock only occurs if target level of both metrics is achieved. Currently, Company performance is tracking to result in below threshold performance on both metrics thereby resulting in 0% vesting. See the Company’s Compensation Discussion and Analysis included in its proxy statement for its 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for further information about the 2013 LTIP.

STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES KEEP OUR EXECUTIVES INVESTED

The Compensation Committee adopted stock ownership guidelines to further align the interests of our executive officers and directors with the interests of our stockholders and to encourage long-term stock ownership. The guidelines apply for so long as the executive officer or director occupies such positions.

The stock ownership guidelines for named executive officers and directors are as follows:

All shares of common stock, including time-based and performance-based restricted stock and stock underlying unvested and vested stock options, as well as shares of Class B Common Stock, that are beneficially owned by the executive officer or director

are counted towards the ownership requirement. Executive officers and directors have three years from the time they become subject to the guidelines to reach the ownership requirements, and compliance is reviewed every year based on the record date for the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders. If an executive officer or director does not meet the ownership requirement within the time prescribed, he or she will be required to hold net shares obtained through stock option exercises or released in connection with the vesting of restricted stock until the ownership requirement is met. As of the record date for the 2014 annual meeting, all named executive officers and directors were in compliance with the stock ownership requirements.

Additional Information

Retirement and Other Benefits — The Company’s Smart Savings 401(k) Plan, established pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Code, covers all salaried employees (including named executive officers) and certain hourly employees. Under its terms, the Company may make an annual discretionary matching contribution, which typically has been paid out at 50% of the first 10% of the participant’s deferral. Each of our named executive officer’s contribution to his or her 401(k) account is capped at 3% of his or her base salary (net of any contributions to the Officer’s Supplemental Savings Plan, the Company’s nonqualified deferred contribution plan discussed below). The participant must be an active employee on December 31 of the plan year to receive any matching contribution for that year. Company contributions vest 20% per year of service and become fully vested when a participant attains five years of service. Thereafter, all Company contributions are fully vested. The Compensation Committee has delegated authority to a management subcommittee to approve the Company’s annual matching contributions up to $1.00 per every dollar deferred by the participant up to the first 10% of the participant’s deferral, including contributions to any named executive officers. Any Company contributions above that match level require approval from the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is informed of any matches approved by the management subcommittee.

Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan — The Dick’s Sporting Goods Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan, referred to as the Officers’ Plan, is a voluntary nonqualified deferred compensation plan that became effective in April 2007. The Officers’ Plan was implemented for the purpose of attracting high quality executives by providing a more robust retirement savings opportunity and by including a match provision, which we believe promotes in our key executives an increased interest in the successful operation of the Company. The Officers’ Plan provides participants an opportunity to participate in a deferred contribution plan above the 401(k) plan, which caps the level of contributions that they can make. Certain key executives, including our named executive officers, are eligible to participate in the Officers’ Plan. For information regarding the terms of the Officers’ Plan, including matching amounts received by our named executive officers, see the “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table” and subsequent narrative description set forth on page 42 of this proxy statement.

Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits — The Company does not view perquisites as a material component of its executive compensation program. With the exception of limited perquisites available to our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, our executive officers do not receive personal benefits that are not otherwise widely available to employees. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer receives certain life insurance, country club and professional service benefits. The Company leases suites at certain sporting event venues for business purposes. Executive officers and employees may have the opportunity to use tickets at individual events if the suites are not being used for business purposes. There is no incremental cost to the Company for providing these individual tickets to employees. For a description of the perquisites and the attributed costs of these benefits, see our “Summary Compensation Table” on page 35 - 36 of this proxy statement.

Personal Use of Company Aircraft — The Company does not permit named executive officers or directors to use the Company’s aircraft for personal use unless our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer approves the personal use and the named executive officer or director reimburses the Company for the aggregate incremental cost of the flight. In limited instances where the named executive officer or director is not billed, any non-reimbursed travel will be considered income to the named executive officer or director and reported for income tax purposes and included as compensation in our “Summary Compensation Table” and “Director Compensation Table.” In fiscal 2014, there was no personal use of the Company’s aircraft that was not fully reimbursed by our named executive officers or directors. The Compensation Committee annually reviews compliance with this policy.

Written Employment Arrangements — We do not have employment agreements with our named executive officers. In some instances in connection with the negotiation of new hires, we have entered into offer letters with our executive officers, which have provided them written assurances of certain elements of compensation for the year in which they join the Company.

Severance and Change in Control Agreements — We do not have severance or change in control agreements with our named executive officers. We have a general severance policy that applies to a broad base of employees pursuant to which we pay severance equal to the greater of four (4) weeks of pay or one (1) week of pay for every year of employment with us. The Company may also, in its discretion, offer other arrangements to named executive officers or employees whose employment with the Company terminates.

Tax and Accounting Implications — Section 162(m) of the Code generally disallows a tax deduction to public corporations for compensation over $1,000,000 paid for any fiscal year to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the three (3) other most highly compensated executive officers (other than the Company’s Chief Financial Officer) as of the end of any fiscal year. However, the statute exempts qualifying performance-based compensation from the deduction limit if certain requirements are met. The Compensation Committee believes that it is generally in the Company’s best interest to attempt to structure performance-based compensation, including stock option grants, short-term incentive awards and long-term incentive awards, to executive officers who may be subject to Section 162(m) in a manner that satisfies the statute’s requirements. However, the Compensation Committee retains flexibility to make compensation decisions that may not meet Section 162(m) standards when necessary to enable the Company to meet its overall objectives, even if the Company may not deduct all of the compensation.

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE—2014, 2013, 2012

The following table summarizes the compensation for our named executive officers for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2015, February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013.

GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS TABLE—2014

The following table sets forth each award granted to a named executive officer in fiscal 2014 under plans established by the Company.