Streamlined communication through Teamworks will enhance American University’s student-athlete support system The #1 Athlete Engagement PlatformDURHAM, NC – – Teamworks, the leading athlete engagement platform for collegiate and professional organizations, is pleased to announce a partnership with the American University athletic department. American will use Teamworks to streamline department operations, including communication and scheduling, to more deeply engage with student-athletes. In addition to Teamworks’ core offerings, AU will leverage Teamworks Academics to improve the academic success of all student-athletes.“Without question, Teamworks is a tremendous force multiplier,” said Dr. Billy Walker, American Director of Athletics. “Through the tapestry of connectivity provided by Teamworks, our department will become more efficient and effective. We are proud and excited to be partnering with a company that shares our focus on improving the student-athlete experience.”With Teamworks Academics, the Eagles will simplify the logistics around academic support to improve outcomes. With repetitive work streamlined, American will be able to address the unique academic needs of each student-athlete through individualized, objective-based learning plans. Teamworks Academics is a new solution, launching in Summer 2019.“We are thrilled to partner with Teamworks to provide our student-athletes an innovative approach to their academic success,” said Ashley Rozendaal, American Director, Student Success and Student-Athlete Support. “Teamworks will provide our students a platform they can utilize as they balance their academic and athletic responsibilities, and more importantly as they travel and compete nationally.”The Eagles join more than 2,000 NCAA Division I teams in partnership with Teamworks. By maximizing their resources through increased efficiency, AU will leverage the platform to power success in the classroom and the field of play.“As a small but mighty Student-Athlete Support Program, our staff was drawn to Teamworks Academics as it will allow us to streamline services, while placing our resources in the palm of our students’ hands,” said Rozendaal. “Teamworks has created an academic platform that will truly meet the needs of today’s student-athletes and the offices who work hard to support their goals each day.”“We’re excited to welcome American University to the Teamworks family,” said Zach Maurides, CEO and Founder of Teamworks. “We look forward to delivering solutions to American that will centralize their operations and help their student-athletes reach their highest potential.”About TeamworksTeamworks is the leading athlete engagement platform, empowering more than 2,500 clients around the world to better connect and collaborate by simplifying their internal processes. Based in Durham, North Carolina, and founded in 2004, Teamworks continues to invest heavily in technology and expand the team to respond to the increasing customer demand. Organizations that depend on Teamworks to create a culture of communication and accountability include more than 2,000 NCAA Division I programs including every Autonomous Conference institution; professional teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and EPL; collegiate and professional conferences; and national governing bodies. Visit teamworksstage.wpengine.com for more information.