What Is a Modern College Athletic Department?

May 14, 2025

We keep using the phrase “modern college athletic department” at Motion. So what does that actually mean?

It’s not about being flashy. It’s not about having the biggest budget. It’s not just a D1 thing.

A modern college athletic department is one that:
- Is a first mover—not waiting around for change to be mandated
- Sees change as an opportunity, not a burden
- Gains an edge by staying organized, efficient, and ahead of the curve
- Runs on systems, not spreadsheets
- Communicates clearly across teams, coaches, and admin
- Stays compliant without chaos
- Moves money and tracks it with confidence
- Frees up coaches to coach, and athletes to compete
- Uses tech that works for them, not the other way around

For all of the athletic departments working tirelessly to put their student-athletes in a better position for the future—Motion is here to lift you up.

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