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Claflin Athletics Partners With Spry to Enhance Operations and Innovations

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Spry partnership will provide administrators, coaches, and student-athletes access to Spry’s comprehensive collegiate athletic solution.

From Claflin Athletics

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – As the Claflin University Department of Athletics continues to elevate, the department has entered a partnership with Spry, a premier provider of NCAA compliance and communications software. The partnership will allow the Claflin University Department of Athletics, including its coaches and administrative staff, to optimize operations and allow for a greater focus on the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes of Claflin University.

Spry is honored to partner with Claflin Athletics,” says Spry CEO Lyle Adams. “Their forward-thinking approach to software and innovation resonates deeply with us. We’re confident our platform will free up valuable time for their staff, allowing them to focus on what matters most – student-athlete success.

The partnership with Spry will offer tremendous benefits for Claflin University Athletics. Spry’s platform will assist in managing athletic department operations, including recruiting, scheduling, paperwork, NIL activities, and providing practical educational resources. The Spry platform will centralize information sharing and ensure timely access to critical details for all educational resources.

The benefits of the partnership are obvious. It will increase department efficiency and increase the visibility within athletic teams and the athletic department.

The Claflin University Department of Athletics will begin utilization of the Spry platform immediately and will continue throughout the upcoming year.


About Claflin University

Founded in 1869, Claflin University is a private HBCU located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The college’s intercollegiate athletics program, known as the Panthers, competes in 10 NCAA varsity sports. Claflin University is a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. For more information visit https://athletics.claflin.edu/.

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Jackson Donanue

SPRY'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Jackson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 where he was a 4-Year Starter and a Captain of the Men's Basketball team. Prior to joining Spry, Jackson gained experience in an array of different industries including Technology (SaaS), Hospitality/Operations, eCommerce (Start-Up), and Consulting. Jackson also holds a Master's Degree in Sports Management from Columbia University.