Source: Teamworks
Leading Athletics Communication Software to Streamline Communication and Information Sharing
DURHAM, NC – [Monday, April 18, 2016] – Teamworks, a leading provider of collaboration and communication software for athletics organizations, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Athletics Department at Texas A&M University. As Texas A&M’s Official Collaboration Software Provider, Teamworks will centralize student-athlete and staff information as well as streamline communication for coaches, athletic trainers, advisors and administrators. As Teamworks increases its footprint in collegiate athletics, the Aggies join a respected group of NCAA member institutions and affiliated organizations adopting the platform.
“Just as we ask our student-athletes to work hard and smart to reach their potential, as a department, we’re constantly looking for avenues through which we may improve our effectiveness,” said Marcy Girton, Deputy Director of Athletics. “Planning, preparation and communication are critical in achieving success. It’s important to us to ensure our student-athletes, coaches and administrators have the tools they need to operate at the highest level on a daily basis. Teamworks has been invaluable in improving our planning and communication, and keeping our student-athletes, coaches, staff and administrators on the same page.”
Modernizing Texas A&M’s communication model, Teamworks will deliver many timesaving management solutions. Coaches and staff will now be able to securely access important documents; create, complete and file necessary forms; share video and other files; access or modify student-athletes’ schedules and much more. Available online and as iOS or Android applications, Teamworks’ messaging module will enable coaches and staff to send text, email, voice or push notifications for schedule changes, appointment reminders and travel logistics. Customizable to each department or organization, Teamworks’ offerings have been tailored to Texas A&M’s program.
“On and off the field, technology is changing college athletics,” Teamworks’ Founder and President, Zach Maurides. “Texas A&M is another great example of how athletics departments are beginning to view communication as a strategic investment. We are proud to offer a platform that positively impacts Texas A&M and many other programs’ efficiency.”
With this new partnership, Teamworks streamlines information and communication for more than 850 clients, including nearly 300 NCAA Division I teams. Other prominent NCAA Division I athletics programs adopting the platform department-wide include Texas, Duke, Purdue, Virginia, Marquette, and Ole Miss. More than 48 teams at Power-5 Conference institutions use Teamworks as well as organizations like the Big Ten Conference which utilizes the platform to schedule, organize and communicate with football referees.
For more information about Teamworks, please visit www.teamworksapp.com.
About Teamworks
Teamworks is a leading provider of mobile collaboration software for athletic organizations based in Durham, NC. Founded in 2004 by former Duke Football player Zach Maurides, Teamworks has helped athletic teams, departments, and organizations across the country improve the way they share information and communicate. More than 850 clients utilize Teamworks including nearly 300 NCAA Division I programs; more than 70 Football Bowl Subdivision programs at nearly 50 Power-5 institutions; NCAA Division I athletic institutions including Texas, Duke, Purdue, Marquette, Virginia, Baylor, Texas A&M and Ole Miss department-wide; the Big Ten Conference, the Mountain West Conference, and the NCAA; the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Nationals, and San Francisco Giants. Available on the web, iOS and Android, the application offers a messaging module, team travel management, video sharing, electronic forms, player or employee profiles, dynamic calendar scheduling and much more. For more information about Teamworks, please visit www.teamworksapp.com.
