As Mid-American Conference (MAC) Football Championship weekend approaches, anticipation is high for the first-ever Battle of the Bricks championship game between the Ohio Bobcats and Miami RedHawks. In the spirit of this historic matchup, Teamworks proudly announces its partnership with the MAC as an Elite Partner, furthering the Conference’s commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience through innovative, technology-driven solutions.
This partnership enables the MAC’s member institutions to proactively support their student-athletes and administrators with the tools and technology needed to thrive in the rapidly changing landscape of college sports. By leveraging Teamworks’ industry-leading platform, MAC schools will streamline critical operations, including compliance, academics, communication, and business processes, creating a seamless, integrated experience across departments. “We’re proud of the collaboration and alignment among our athletic directors to deliver excellence for our student-athletes,” said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. “Becoming an Elite partner is a strategic step that elevates the MAC as a leader in collegiate athletics. With Teamworks’ cutting-edge technology, we are empowering our schools to work more efficiently, fostering better interactions between student-athletes, staff, and departments, and creating new opportunities for success, particularly in the NIL space.”
Commissioner Steinbrecher, known for his focus on innovation and leadership in collegiate athletics, added, “This partnership reflects our vision of maximizing resources and leveraging technology to enhance every aspect of the student-athlete experience. By aligning with Teamworks, we’re ensuring our schools and student-athletes are positioned for sustained success as we navigate the complexities of college athletics.”
MAC institutions will gain a competitive edge by integrating a powerful suite of products that will help them stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of collegiate sports. As the MAC looks forward to Championship Weekend, this partnership marks a new era of innovation, collaboration, and excellence for the Conference and its member schools.
“The MAC has raised the bar for its commitment to student-athlete excellence with this partnership,” said Ian Frazier, Senior Account Executive at Teamworks. “The unity across the membership and the synergy with the Conference office demonstrate their dedication to innovation, and we’re thrilled to support this exciting new chapter for the MAC.”
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE
The Mid-American Conference office is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1946, the Mid-American Conference is an NCAA Division I, 12-member conference that sponsors 22 championships and is one of ten members of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). With a total enrollment of nearly 300,000 students, the league represents institutions of higher learning in five (5) states – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Ohio. The University of Massachusetts will join the Conference as a full member on July 1, 2025.