Top 3 Reasons Why FCS Programs are Turning to Teamworks GM and Wallet

Imagine running the business office at an FCS athletic program. Your program operates with a fraction of the resources and staff that your FBS counterparts enjoy. The challenge for FCS programs is simple but daunting: how can FCS programs continue to deliver big outcomes for their athletes and stay competitive on the field?

On your desk are revenue share agreements, NIL contracts, international payments, and compliance reporting for hundreds of athletes. With revenue-sharing in full effect, you know your program’s system has to evolve from a patchwork of spreadsheets, email chains, and late nights.

More and more programs are finding the answer in Teamworks General Manager and Wallet. Nearly 30 FCS and non-football institutions have already adopted the platform, and new schools are signing on every week. By combining financial management, athlete payments, and integration with other trusted Teamworks technology, GM and Wallet are giving lean staff a centralized place to manage critical processes and to compete at scale.

Reason 1: Scale Small Teams into Big Impact

Staffing is the number one hurdle for most FCS programs. Budgets are tighter, compliance requirements are growing, and every administrator is expected to wear multiple hats. General Manager helps schools overcome those limitations by consolidating budgeting, agreements, and payment workflows into one system. That means a single administrator can handle work that once required an entire department. Usage data shows FCS admins are leveraging GM weekly, especially around key payment cycles, to stay on top of their responsibilities without falling behind.

“The flexibility and customization of Teamworks General Manager allows us to support and organize all scholarship and institutional NIL dollars more efficiently, strengthening our ability to sustain championship-caliber success,” said Todd Phelps, Deputy Director of Athletics at NDSU.

Reason 2: Paying Athletes on Time with Confidence & Clarity

The second reason is Teamworks Wallet, which has quickly become the industry standard during the rev-share era. At all levels, but especially in the FCS, athlete compensation starts with one non-negotiable: payments must be on time and predictable for all student-athletes, including international student-athletes.

Wallet automatically manages tax withholding, ensures compliance, and tackles the complexity of international payments, in partnership with Sprintax, which has been a deciding factor for athletic programs like Santa Clara University, St. Bonaventure University, and Portland University. FCS administrators also value that Wallet helps students save their hard-earned dollars, with most funds kept in reserves that grow over time rather than spent immediately.

International student-athletes can receive secure, compliant payments directly through Teamworks Wallet.

Reason 3: One Unified Ecosystem, Total Trust

The third reason is integration. Most FCS programs already rely on other Teamworks products like Hub, Compliance and Recruiting, so adding General Manager and Wallet is not just about buying new software but about extending a trusted system.

Instead of juggling multiple vendors, schools gain one unified ecosystem that connects seamlessly across recruiting, compliance, and athlete communications. The platform also gives administrators clearer visibility into contracts, payments, and athlete activity, eliminating the paper trails and information gaps that have long frustrated small staffs. That simplicity is invaluable when every decision, minute, and dollar is scrutinized.

“Using Teamworks GM streamlines the tracking and management of agreements. By connecting payments and agreements in a single platform, we’re able to efficiently support our student athletes,” said Molly Castner, Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Every dollar matters at the FCS level, and every administrative minute matters even more. Teamworks General Manager and Wallet give programs the ability to stretch limited budgets and limited staff as far as they can go. For schools that cannot afford inefficiency, GM and Wallet are essential.