How Santa Clara Athletics Leverages Teamworks Performance Products

“Technology validates what you’re doing. If you’re not using it, you are truly getting left behind.”

Ryan Hollemen, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Health, Wellness, and Performance. 

The mission of Santa Clara’s Athletic Department is to positively impact the lives of its 400 student-athletes by maintaining trust, accountability, and collaboration throughout the department. Achieving this mission means tackling major challenges head-on: breaking down communication and data silos, freeing up more time for direct athlete interaction by eliminating tedious tasks, and fostering a culture deeply rooted in innovation. This mission has allowed SCU to become a leader in leveraging technology to contribute to athletic performance.

The implementation of Teamworks Nutrition and Teamworks AMS + EMR has brought numerous benefits to Santa Clara’s athletic programs:

• Enhanced Personalization: Student-athletes receive tailored nutritional and performance plans based on their individual needs and goals.
• Improved Efficiency: Centralized data and communication streamline processes, allowing staff to focus on delivering high-quality 1-1 support.
• Data-Driven Insights: Access to comprehensive data enables informed decision-making, leading to better outcomes for student-athletes.
• Holistic Support: Integration of nutrition and performance metrics ensures a well-rounded approach to athlete care and overall well-being.
• Increased Accountability: Technology fosters a culture of accountability and trust, motivating student-athletes to take ownership of their performance goals.

Building a Culture of Accountability and Innovation

According to Ryan Holleman, Santa Clara University’s Senior Associate Athletic Director, Health, Wellness, and Performance, “Building a strong culture of innovation starts from the top-down; you have to have buy-in from the leaders to ripple down throughout the organization.” The Broncos made the decision to implement Teamworks Performance technology because they knew technology would be a crucial factor in impacting their student-athletes lives both on and off the field, which was their primary goal. Fast forward several years, the Broncos have become a leader within the FCS, integrating both Teamworks AMS + EMR (formerly Smartabase) and Teamworks Nutrition (formerly Notemeal).

Teamworks Nutrition: Personalized and Efficient Support

Erin Pettygrove, the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition and the only full-time dietitian at Santa Clara, leverages Teamworks Nutrition to scale her impact. The use of Teamworks Nutrition has allowed her to streamline meal planning, deliver personalized support, and optimize nutrition to enhance student-athletes’ performance and recovery. Erin utilizes the new Goals and Reminders feature to establish clear, actionable guidelines that keep student-athletes on track toward their nutrition goals. By leveraging data-driven insights, Erin makes informed decisions that directly impact athletes’ well-being and performance.

“Developing a culture of trust and technology adoption allows you to move quickly, see impact early on, and reach as many student-athletes as possible,” says Erin Pettygrove.

Teamworks AMS + EMR: Comprehensive Athlete Management

Alongside Teamworks Nutrition, Santa Clara Athletics has adopted Teamworks Athlete Management System (AMS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) across the athletic department to provide a centralized platform for student-athletes and staff to see their performance data. 

Teamworks AMS + EMR has empowered Santa Clara to offer holistic and personalized support to its athletes. Ryan shares, “The ability to track and analyze data from multiple sources enables Santa Clara to make data-driven decisions, ensuring that their programs are continuously improving and meeting the needs of their athletes.” By centralizing data and communication, the athletic department efficiently monitors and addresses each athlete’s needs, from injury prevention and rehabilitation to performance optimization. 

“Teamworks AMS + EMR allows our staff to communicate across departments, personalize care for our student-athletes, foster a sense of accountability, and increase our student-athletes well-being,” says Ryan Holleman.

The Benefits of Integrated Technology for Santa Clara Athletics

Santa Clara’s integration of Teamworks’ full suite of performance products has positioned them as a leader in collegiate athletics. Through adopting Teamworks Nutrition and Teamworks AMS + EMR, Santa Clara has built a culture of accountability and personalized support driven by tech optimization. Santa Clara Athletics have set their student-athletes and staff up for success on and off the field, helping bring a new standard of excellence to collegiate athletics. 

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