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NSIC Inks New Corporate Partnership with Spry

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Spry Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Press Release

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

From Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Athletics

BURNSVILLE, M.N. – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Commissioner Erin Lind has announced the league has signed a corporate partnership with Spry, a leading athletics management platform.

Spry’s comprehensive platform will support the NSIC membership in several critical areas, including recruiting, scheduling, compliance paperwork, and roster management. The partnership with Spry also allows for special pricing on their software for NSIC member institutions.

It became apparent early in our conversations with Spry that this was a product and service that will assist our member institutions in their day-to-day operations as well as provide education to the league’s student-athletes surrounding NIL. With Spry providing industry-leading solutions, I look forward to seeing this partnership excel for years to come.
— Erin Lind, Commissioner | NSIC

“Our partnership with the NSIC is a game-changer for their athletic departments. We are excited to work hand-in-hand with the conference office to enhance the overall experience for student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Spry’s technology combined with the NSIC’s dedication will empower each conference member to reach new heights operationally.”
— Lyle Adams, CEO & Founder | Spry


About the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
The NSIC is a 15-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men’s league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women’s league), the NSIC has flourished over the past quarter century, maturing into a union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities. The NSIC has won 27 team national championships and crowned 116 individual national champions. For additional information, visit NorthernSun.org.

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