LEXINGTON, Va. — Washington and Lee University has announced a new partnership with Teamworks, becoming an Elite Partner, on Tuesday, November 25.
The collaboration will streamline communication, compliance, and operations across all of W&L's 24 varsity athletic programs, enhancing the overall experience for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
"Washington and Lee University is excited to become an Elite Partner with Teamworks across our entire athletic department," said
Jan Hathorn, Washington and Lee University's Michael F. Walsh Director of Athletics. "This platform will transform how we manage our programs by centralizing communication, streamlining complicated scheduling, and combining essential administrative and compliance workflows. It will not only enhance our operational efficiencies for our coaches and staff but, most importantly, will provide our student-athletes with a single, intuitive platform to manage their demanding schedules and responsibilities."
As part of the Elite package, W&L Athletics will utilize Teamworks Hub in addition to Teamworks Compliance + Recruiting, which the department launched to this summer, to centralize department operations. Together, these platforms will serve as a unified command center to support communication, scheduling, collaboration, and NCAA compliance.
Teamworks Hub provides a comprehensive solution that connects every aspect of the Generals' operations. Its key features include:
- A centralized communication system for targeted messaging, group updates, and one-on-one outreach with smart audience segmentation.
- Integrated calendars for teams, facilities, travel, classes, and individual schedules with automated reminders and alerts.
- Streamlined internal roster and profile management for coaches, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes and staff.
- Secure file and media sharing accessible across desktop and mobile platforms.
- Digital forms and workflows that streamline tracking and reporting.
- Travel itineraries and planning tools with real-time updates and role-based visibility.
- News posts and announcements to keep all teams and administrators aligned.
- A mobile-first design that enhances accountability and efficiency across the department.
Teamworks Compliance + Recruiting (formerly ARMS) will further modernize W&L's operations by automating key processes and maintaining institutional control over NCAA compliance. Key benefits include:
- A comprehensive recruiting database that consolidates data from multiple sources into one accessible platform.
- Automated workflows and reports that ensure consistent and accurate recordkeeping.
- Personalized and compliant communication tools with automatic activity logging.
- Eligibility, roster, and academic tracking features that improve visibility and compliance oversight.
"We're thrilled to expand our partnership with Washington and Lee," stated Zach Watson, the Teamworks' Senior Manager of Sales. "They've been a valued partner with Compliance + Recruiting, and this addition demonstrates their commitment to empowering their staff and student-athletes with innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance the student-athlete experience. We're excited to see the impact this will have and look forward to continuing to grow alongside them."
Teamworks, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, is the operating system for elite athletics, serving more than 5,000 clients worldwide—including collegiate programs across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, as well as professional organizations in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, EPL, and Premiership Rugby. Founded in 2004, Teamworks continues to set the standard for connected, efficient, and accountable athletic operations.
For more information about Teamworks, visit
www.teamworks.com
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
