[Mansfield, Massachusetts, 2.18.25] – The Northeast-10 Conference (NE10) continues to make powerful moves to support its member institutions by adopting Teamworks Compliance + Recruiting (formerly ARMS) across all member institutions. This strategic decision underscores NE10’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence in compliance and recruiting operations.
With eight NE10 institutions already utilizing the software, the transition to a conference-wide partnership was a natural progression. “Within the NE10, we embrace a distinctive culture of academic and athletics excellence,” said NE10 Commissioner Julie Ruppert. “We promote the spirit of fairness and mutual best interests in pursuit of a distinct level of excellence that raises the profile of the Conference and each of our member institutions. The conference-wide implementation of Teamworks technology supports this collective pursuit of excellence with integrity and our strongly held belief that excellence occurs as a result of protecting the educational ideals of our membership. We are proud to partner with the industry leader Teamworks as we engage and support our campuses in meaningful ways and inspire growth through collaboration.”
A Move to Maximize Efficiency and Strengthen Compliance
NE10 member institutions recognized the significant advantages of a unified compliance and recruiting system. The automation of compliance functions, elimination of human errors, and increased operational efficiency were among the top factors driving adoption.
“Franklin Pierce is thrilled to partner alongside our NE10 colleagues in utilizing the Teamworks Compliance & Recruiting software,” said Matt Johnson, Athletics Director at Franklin Pierce University. “Moving away from the many time-consuming manual inputs and reports to an automated process is certainly going to minimize mistakes and improve efficiency that will benefit the entire FPU campus. This implementation feels like we’ve hired a full-time assistant to help with the many intricate nuances of NCAA compliance, and we are thrilled to get started.”
For Bentley University Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams, this decision aligns with the conference’s broader mission of excellence. “At Bentley, and within the NE10, we are committed to providing a first-class student-athlete experience. As part of that commitment, we are always looking for partners that reflect our shared goals of excellence, and importantly, achieving excellence while always doing things the ‘right’ way. This Teamworks partnership not only assists the NE10 community in pursuit of its goals, it will do so while allowing us to better manage our financial resources through a conference-wide partnership.”
Empowering Small Compliance Staff with Big Technology
Many NE10 institutions operate with compliance departments consisting of just one or two full-time staff members, making technology-driven efficiency crucial. The ability to streamline recruiting and eligibility management enables compliance administrators and coaches to dedicate more time to supporting student-athletes.
Matt Akins, Director of Athletics at Saint Michael’s College, emphasized the impact of the platform’s workflow functions. “Having access to Compliance + Recruiting software has significantly improved efficiency in our athletic department. The workflow function is especially valuable, streamlining the management of information flow and ensuring that all relevant team members receive accurate and timely updates. We’ve tailored the software to meet the unique needs of each coach, facilitating roster management and tracking recruits. We specifically love and rely on the interface with Slate, our Admissions software, giving us real-time data access throughout the process. The product’s value will only increase now that our entire NE10 Conference will be united on the same platform.”
Adelphi University Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Administration Jessica Roque echoed these sentiments, highlighting the software’s role in enhancing internal collaboration. “Having already used this product for several years, we understand the immense value it brings to a department, acting as an added staff member that enhances our compliance, recruiting, and internal processes. This conference-wide partnership is the next step in connecting our internal athletics staff with our campus partners in a seamless manner as there are many times we are not physically in the office. The streamlining and efficiency of the Teamworks product adds unmatched value to each of our departments.”
The Future of Compliance and Recruiting in Division II
The NE10’s strategic vision includes leveraging technology to foster an expectation of ethical behavior and adherence to NCAA compliance standards. Conference-wide adoption of Teamworks Compliance + Recruiting is a major step toward achieving that goal.
“There is strength in numbers and effective purchasing power,” said Commissioner Ruppert. “A robust product like Compliance & Recruiting can have an outsized positive impact on small (often one-person) compliance staffs who have 500+ student-athletes’ eligibility to track, not to mention the smaller coaching staffs tasked with ensuring that the student-athletes they recruit are eligible. We believe this system can truly act as another staff member, providing vital support for our programs.”
By making this strategic investment, the NE10 continues to set the bar for innovation in Division II athletics. This partnership is not just about improving compliance operations—it’s about reinforcing the NE10’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and integrity across all facets of collegiate athletics.
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