Stony Brook University has selected Teamworks General Manager (GM), a unified platform that centralizes roster management, budgets, contracts, and payments, as they prepare for collegiate athletics’ revenue share era. Through this forward-thinking decision, Stony Brook breaks new ground as the first institution in the Coastal Athletic Association to adopt the comprehensive General Manager solution, positioning themselves as a technology trailblazer at the FCS level.
Leading Through Technology
Stony Brook proves that operational excellence and technological advancement transcend all divisions of collegiate athletics. The Seawolves have built a strong foundation with their current Teamworks ecosystem, which includes Compliance and Recruiting, EMR, Influencer, Academics, and Hub. General Manager serves as the cornerstone that connects these platforms, delivering Stony Brook enhanced operational capabilities that build upon their existing technological infrastructure.
“Teamworks has been a great partner for Stony Brook Athletics. Their communication and processes have helped us elevate our program in meaningful ways.” said Director of Athletics at Stony Brook, Shawn Heilbron. “We rely on the full suite of Teamworks applications to maximize and streamline key areas including academics, travel, scholarships, and compliance. The product is high-level, and the addition of GM and Wallet will undoubtedly support us as we navigate the evolving NCAA landscape and the era of NIL.”
Through the integrated Teamworks Operating System for Sports™, General Manager connects seamlessly with Stony Brook’s existing Teamworks Hub, enabling automatic transfer of player roster information directly into GM while eliminating the manual data entry requirements that other software solutions typically demand. The system’s integration with Teamworks Wallet further enhances operational efficiency by providing a secure, streamlined solution for disbursing funds to student-athletes. Together, these integrated platforms allow the Seawolves to operate with enhanced accuracy and speed—from roster management to athlete payments—while dedicating more time to strategic initiatives and student-athlete development.
Pioneering Excellence in the CAA
With Teamworks General Manager, Stony Brook gains access to sophisticated features including scenario-based roster modeling, flexible player categorization, streamlined athlete payment systems, and comprehensive budget management tools. These capabilities allow the Seawolves to approach their athletic operations with strategic depth and analytical precision.
“Stony Brook’s implementation of General Manager highlights the innovation wave sweeping through collegiate athletics at every level,” said Wes French, General Manager of Teamworks Personnel. “The Seawolves are pioneering a new era of operational sophistication in both the CAA and FCS, proving that advanced technology drives program enhancement across all competitive tiers. We’re thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Stony Brook as they chart the course for their conference.”
Charting the Path Forward
Through their adoption of Teamworks General Manager, Stony Brook establishes themselves as CAA innovators embracing next-generation operational management technology. The Seawolves are developing a blueprint for how strategic technology adoption can transform recruiting effectiveness, elevate student-athlete experiences, and drive competitive excellence across all levels of college sports.
Teamworks General Manager is trusted by every conference, at every level, empowering programs with data-driven automation and strategic planning to get ready for revenue sharing.
This enhanced partnership reflects Stony Brook’s dedication to progressive leadership—continuing their legacy of discovering innovative approaches to program advancement and delivering outstanding experiences for their student-athletes.
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