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Fayetteville State Broncos Partners with Spry for Athletics Management

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Spry Fayetteville State University Press Release

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

From Fayetteville State Athletics

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville State University Department of Athletics has teamed up with Spry to assist in managing and overseeing athletic department operations. This partnership aims to streamline compliance processes, enhance communication channels, and ensure NCAA regulations are followed by all FSU student-athletes, coaches, and athletic administrators. Through this collaboration, Fayetteville State Athletics will work towards becoming more efficient and effective in its day-to-day operations.

We are dedicated to innovation and leveraging technology to enhance our athletic department,” said Todd Bennett, Director of Athletics. “Increasing our operational efficiency and optimizing our support services will free up valuable time for administrators. As a result, we can enhance the student-athlete experience and provide them with the care they deserve.

Spry is a cloud-based and mobile-friendly platform for collegiate athletic departments that manages various athletic department operations tasks and responsibilities, such as recruiting, calendar sharing, document management, communications, NIL management, education and compliance, and more. The platform provides a centralized hub for staff, coaches, and student-athletes to manage tasks, share information, and stay organized.


About Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is a comprehensive regional institution with a diverse population of over 6,500 students and over 800 faculty and staff. The university offers over 60 degrees at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. Noted for excellence in teacher education, it is ranked as the #8 HBCU producer of teachers in the nation. Since 1954, FSU has been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Notably, FSU is the only school in North Carolina with a GEOINT Certificate program accredited by the National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency. Moreover, Fayetteville State University ranks #3 in the southeast region with a 95% pass rate on the NCLEX.

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Jackson Donanue

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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.