Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Partners with Motion to Deliver Modern Technology Across Member Institutions

March 4, 2026

The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced a new partnership with Motion to provide modern, integrated technology solutions to support its member institutions.

Through this partnership, Motion will make its platform available to WHAC institutions, equipping athletic departments with innovative tools designed to streamline operations, enhance compliance workflows, strengthen team communication, and support student-athlete success in the evolving collegiate athletics landscape.

Motion’s technology suite is built specifically for college athletics, offering mobile-first, easy-to-use solutions that simplify day-to-day responsibilities for administrators, coaches, and student-athletes alike. By partnering with Motion, the WHAC is reinforcing its commitment to equipping member schools with forward-thinking resources that drive efficiency and long-term growth.

Eric Ward, Commissioner of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, shared the vision behind the partnership:

“The WHAC is committed to providing our member institutions with meaningful resources that elevate the student-athlete experience, while simplifying the daily tasks of running an athletic department. Partnering with Motion allows us to introduce innovative, modern technology that supports our schools administratively while helping them better serve their student-athletes.”

Motion co-founder and CEO, Jay Townsend, emphasized the significance of collaborating at the conference level:

“The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference represents strong leadership and a commitment to innovation. We’re honored to partner with the WHAC and support its member institutions with technology that simplifies complexity, elevates academics, and empowers athletic departments to operate more efficiently.”

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to modernization, operational excellence, and delivering tangible value to athletic departments across the conference. Together, the WHAC and Motion aim to provide member institutions with accessible, affordable, and athlete-first technology built for the future of college athletics.

About the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. The conference consists of twelve colleges and universities located in the U.S. states of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 1992, the conference was created as a successor group for the now-defunct NAIA District 23.

To learn more about the WHAC, visit whac.net.

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