ELGIN, Ill. — Motion is excited to announce a new partnership with Judson University Athletics, who will be implementing Motion Team to enhance the daily operations of their athletic programs.
Motion Team provides a unified platform for scheduling, messaging, film distribution, nutrition, and mental health resources — all in one simple, mobile-first system. By bringing these tools together, Judson’s coaches and athletes can eliminate inefficiencies, improve communication, and stay better connected throughout the season.
Rick Williams, Director of Athletics at Judson, emphasized how the partnership will benefit the university’s student-athletes:
“Our mission at Judson is to provide student-athletes with the best possible environment to thrive academically, athletically, and personally. Motion’s platform gives our coaches and teams a more organized, efficient way to operate day-to-day while also supporting the overall well-being of our athletes.”
Motion co-founder and CEO, Jay Townsend, added:
“Judson University is taking a proactive step forward by choosing a platform designed for the needs of today’s athletes and staff. We’re thrilled to partner with them and to provide the tools they need to simplify operations and keep teams connected.”
This partnership reflects Judson’s commitment to innovation and student-athlete development, while furthering Motion’s mission to deliver modern, affordable, and athlete-first technology to athletic departments nationwide.
About Judson University
Judson is an evangelical Christian university that represents the Church at work in higher education, equipping students to be fully developed, responsible persons who glorify God by the quality of their personal relationships, their work, and their citizenship within the community, the nation and the world.
For more information about Judson University, visit judsonu.edu.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Youngstown State University has announced a new partnership with Motion, a growing provider of modern software for college athletic departments. The agreement will bring three of Motion’s flagship products — Motion Team, Motion Compliance, and Motion Academics — to the Penguins’ athletic programs, empowering coaches, administrators, and student-athletes with a unified digital platform built for today’s needs.
Motion Team will streamline day-to-day operations across YSU athletics, consolidating team scheduling, messaging, and film sharing into one mobile-first app. Simultaneously, Motion Compliance will give YSU administrators the tools to manage roster changes, workflows, CARA, and eligibility documentation with speed and confidence — reducing manual work and ensuring alignment with NCAA and conference standards. Motion Academics frees up time for academic advisors by automating travel letters, grade checks, and study hall tracking and reporting.
“We needed a partner that truly understood the realities of college athletics, and Motion checked every box. Their platform is intuitive, modern, and built for programs like ours,” said Rebecca Fink, Deputy AD for Internal Operations / SWA at Youngstown.
Built by former student-athletes, coaches, operations directors, and administrators, Motion offers a fresh alternative to legacy systems. Its mobile-native design and flexible architecture are helping programs across the country eliminate app overload, streamline workflows, and reconnect departments that have long been burdened by outdated tech stacks and ever- increasing sticker prices.
“Youngstown State is the kind of program we built Motion for, and their iconic Penguin mascot is an added bonus. They’re driven, competitive, and committed to doing things the right way. We’re proud to support their journey and help simplify the complex world of college athletics,” said Jay Townsend, Co-founder and CEO at Motion.
The rollout of Motion is already underway across YSU’s athletic department. By unifying their internal tools and putting athletes at the center of the digital experience, the Penguins are setting a new standard for how college programs can operate — efficiently, transparently, and with purpose.
About Youngstown State University
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.
For more information about Youngstown State, visit ysu.edu.
Indiana University Columbus and the Crimson Pride Athletic Department have partnered with Motion, the technology platform for modern college athletics, to provide a modern solution for their student-athletes to increase name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities.
“As a young athletic department looking for every opportunity to enhance the student-athlete experience, this is an area I’ve been looking into for quite some time. This partnership with Motion gives our student-athletes a smart and safe way to jump head-first into NIL opportunities with local businesses and beyond,” said IU Columbus Athletic Director Zach McClellan.
With this partnership, every student-athlete at IU Columbus will have access to Motion Money, a mobile-first platform that empowers them to build their brand, generate NIL deals, and handle taxes with ease. The technology has tracking and visibility for the athletic department, as well as built-in guardrails to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and NAIA regulations.
“Zach and his staff are giving everything they have to make the student-athlete experience one-of-a-kind at IU Columbus. They are a young athletic department and growing quickly and innovating along the way. Motion is a tool for them to take the next step. We are going to give everything we have to help them accelerate their journey,” said Motion CEO Jay Townsend.
The launch of Motion at IU Columbus reflects the university’s commitment to equipping its student-athletes not just for success on the field and court, but off the field and court as well. As college sports continue to shift toward more athlete-centered models, the Crimson Pride are taking a proactive approach to building systems that are modern, transparent, and athlete-friendly.
“Being a former IU athlete myself, who played professionally prior to being a small college AD, and seeing that Motion was founded by top IU Kelley school of business minds and invested in by one of the biggest named IU alums in history, it's an absolute no brainer to connect all of those dots for our student-athletes here at IU Columbus," McClellan said.
About Indiana University Columbus
IU Columbus is a welcoming campus, offering individual learning experiences for dreamers, doers, and leaders. Our students learn to discover and contribute to their communities in their own way. Surrounded by the architectural beauty of Columbus, Indiana, our campus embraces collaborative ways of thinking that attract exceptional students and faculty.
For more information about IU Columbus, visit columbus.iu.edu.
Bushnell University Athletics has officially partnered with Motion, a rising leader in athletic department technology, to bring a new level of efficiency and connectivity to the student-athlete experience.
This partnership marks a significant step forward for the Beacons, who are embracing an all-in-one digital platform designed specifically for college athletic programs. Motion’s team management product, Motion Team, centralizes team communication, scheduling, film sharing, and health and wellness tools into one easy-to-use app.
“We are excited to implement Motion as a key communication tool for our athletic department. For teams, it is daily, while for us as administrators, it will allow us to be more involved in the daily/weekly communication flow with both our coaches and student-athletes. As a relational university and department, Motion will allow us to be more intentional with communication while giving student-athletes more access to information that they are wanting,” said Bushnell Athletic Director Corey Anderson.
With a modern interface and easy-to-use features, Motion is helping athletic departments like Bushnell’s reduce manual work, eliminate app overload, and stay connected with their athletes in real time. The platform was built by former athletes and coaches who understand the unique demands of college athletics.
“Bushnell is a program that leads with integrity and care, and we’re proud to help power their next chapter,” said Motion Co-founder and CEO Jay Townsend.
As the college sports landscape continues to evolve, Bushnell’s partnership with Motion reflects a commitment not just to keeping up, but to leading with intentionality and excellence.
About Bushnell University
Bushnell transforms lives in a Christian community that values learning, wisdom, growing faith and service. You will answer God’s call in your life as you discover the true path you were meant to pursue. As a Bushnell graduate, you’ll make a positive difference professionally, and in your family, church, and community.
For more information about Bushnell University, visit bushnell.edu.
We’re proud to share that Mark Cuban has invested in our vision for the future of college athletics.
His investment in Motion shows that as college athletics continues to evolve, the people closest to the game are best positioned to build what’s next.
Built by former college coaches, athletes, and administrators, Motion was created to help athletic departments and programs run smarter. From scheduling and communication to compliance and NIL, we’re building the tools that programs actually need—and making them accessible, modern, and ridiculously easy to use.
“College athletics is a rapidly changing business, and Motion is setting the standard for how modern programs operate,” said Cuban.
Cuban’s support will help us expand faster, serve more schools, and continue building a platform that empowers the unsung heroes in college athletics: coaches, operations staff, compliance admins, and student-athletes.
“Mark’s belief in our mission is more than just a vote of confidence, it’s a recognition that college athletics is changing fast, and that Motion is uniquely positioned to meet the moment”, said Motion CEO Jay Townsend.
We’re just getting started. Let’s move.
Point University is excited to announce a new partnership with Motion, the technology platform for modern college athletics. This partnership will provide Skyhawks coaches, staff, and student-athletes with an all-in-one platform to streamline communication, improve organization, and support holistic student-athlete development.
Motion’s mobile-native platform is designed to simplify the daily operations of athletic programs by combining team scheduling, messaging, film distribution, nutrition tracking, and mental health support in one unified space. Built by former college coaches, compliance admins, and student-athletes, Motion is tailored to the real needs of today’s athletic departments—especially those at the NAIA level.
“Our new partnership with Motion will empower both our coaches and student-athletes alike. I’m looking forward to seeing how it enhances the operational efficiency and day-to-day tasks that go into running successful athletic programs,” said Point University Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Jaunelle White.
The partnership reflects Point University’s emphasis on innovation and excellence, both on and off the field or court. By adopting Motion, the Skyhawks are investing in tools that improve efficiency, enhance communication, and help every student-athlete reach their full potential.
“It’s obvious that Jaunelle and her entire team in the Point University athletic department are dedicated to providing a first-class experience for their coaches and student-athletes, and Motion is excited to be partnering with them,” said Motion CEO Jay Townsend.
Motion’s platform will be rolled out across Point’s athletic programs this year, giving coaches and staff real-time visibility into their operations and student-athletes a central hub for everything they need.
About Point University
At Point, our Christian faith grounds our mission and informs how we operate. We are equipping the next generation to take their faith into the marketplace in new and culturally-relevant ways—erasing the lines between who they are and what they do. We want students to see their life and their mission as one and the same.
For more information about Point University, visit point.edu.
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.