GUNNISON, Colo.  Western Colorado University Athletics is strengthening its commitment to student-athlete health, performance and competitive excellence through an expanded partnership with Teamworks, a leading technology provider serving collegiate and professional sports organizations worldwide.

Made possible in part through an investment from Western Athletics corporate partner Flood & Peterson, the expansion includes the addition of Teamworks Athlete Management System (AMS) and Teamworks Strength & Conditioning (S&C), providing enhanced technology resources for Western's sports medicine and athletic performance programs.

Together, the platforms will help Western deliver a more integrated approach to performance enhancement by connecting individualized strength training, performance monitoring and injury management with the department's broader commitment to student-athlete health and well-being.

"Championship-level programs are built on more than what happens in competition. They require an intentional investment in the people, resources and services that support our student-athletes every day," said Dr. Amber Burdge, Western Colorado University's Director of Athletics. "By expanding our partnership with Teamworks, we are providing our sports medicine and strength and conditioning professionals with tools that will help them better serve our student-athletes. These investments reflect our commitment to building an environment where Mountaineers have the resources to train, compete and pursue excellence."

Enhancing Strength and Conditioning
The addition of Teamworks S&C will provide Western's strength and conditioning staff with a comprehensive digital platform for designing, delivering and monitoring individualized training programs.

Through the platform, strength coaches can develop customized workouts, organize training plans, track completed exercises and monitor student-athlete progress over time. The technology also allows coaches to adjust training programs based on individual development needs and performance information.

Student-athletes will be able to access their personalized training programs through the Teamworks mobile application, creating a more accessible and consistent training experience.

The platform's programming and data-management capabilities will help Western's strength and conditioning staff spend less time on administrative tasks and more time coaching, evaluating performance and supporting student-athlete development.

Strengthening Sports Medicine and Athlete Performance Management
Through Teamworks AMS, Western's sports medicine and performance professionals will gain enhanced tools to organize athlete health and performance information, monitor injury status and recovery progress, and support informed decisions related to student-athlete development and return to competition.

The platform will help improve the coordination of relevant information among authorized personnel while supporting a more comprehensive approach to athlete monitoring and performance management.

When paired with Teamworks S&C, these resources will allow Western to take a more connected approach to physical preparation, performance monitoring and injury recovery, helping staff make informed decisions that support student-athlete health and competitive readiness.

Access to confidential student-athlete health information will remain restricted to authorized sports medicine personnel, with appropriate safeguards maintained to protect student-athlete privacy.

Investing in the Mountaineer Experience
The addition of Teamworks AMS and S&C represents a coordinated investment in two essential components of student-athlete success: health and physical preparation.

By bringing training and performance information into a more connected technology environment, Western aims to strengthen collaboration among appropriate staff, support individualized development and improve the continuity of student-athlete services.

The expanded partnership also builds on Western's use of Teamworks for departmental communication, scheduling and athletics operations, helping create a more efficient and connected experience for student-athletes, coaches and staff.

A significant portion of the expansion was made possible through the support of Western Athletics corporate partner Flood & Peterson, whose investment demonstrates the important role community and business partnerships play in advancing student-athlete opportunities.

"We are especially grateful to Flood & Peterson for recognizing the importance of investing directly in the health, performance and well-being of our student-athletes," Burdge said. "Their partnership demonstrates the meaningful impact businesses can have when they invest in the people and programs that make Western Athletics successful. This is exactly the type of partnership that helps us elevate the Mountaineer experience."

The expanded Teamworks partnership reflects Western Athletics' commitment to engaging its community, investing in its people and winning with integrity. Through strategic partnerships and continued investment in student-athlete services, Western is strengthening the foundation necessary to pursue championships while preparing Mountaineers for success beyond competition.

About Teamworks
Teamworks, the Operating System for Sports™, provides integrated technology solutions for collegiate and professional sports organizations worldwide. Its platform connects athletics operations, communications, performance and student-athlete support through purpose-built products designed for the sports industry. For more information, visit www.teamworks.com.

About Flood & Peterson
Flood & Peterson is a Colorado-based insurance brokerage and risk management firm providing commercial insurance, employee benefits, surety and personal risk management solutions. As a corporate partner of Western Athletics, Flood & Peterson supports initiatives that enhance the student-athlete experience, including its investment in expanded sports medicine and strength and conditioning resources. For more information, visit www.floodpeterson.com.