“We place a high emphasis on the holistic development of our student-athletes and Game Plan offers a wonderful blueprint to help us achieve this goal.”
St. Edward’s University Athletics announced today a new partnership with the leading student-athlete engagement and educational software platform, Game Plan. With Game Plan, St. Edward’s will utilize eLearning modules to engage their student-athletes and staff around topics such as social justice, mental health, sexual violence prevention, sports wagering, social media education, financial education, and much more.
“We are thrilled to launch the Game Plan platform that will greatly enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive student-athlete development programming through an online platform,” said Debbie Taylor, Associate Vice President of Athletics. “We place a high emphasis on the holistic development of our student-athletes and Game Plan offers a wonderful blueprint to help us achieve this goal.”
“We are excited to partner with Game Plan and bring new educational programs to all of our student-athletes,” added Melinda Terry, Senior Associate Athletic Director. “Game Plan provides an opportunity for our student-athletes to experience an interactive way of learning about relevant and important topics.”
ABOUT ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY
The St. Edward’s University athletic department has a long history of success in both competition and the classroom. Currently, a member of NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference, St. Edward’s University has captured 63 conference titles, advanced to the national championship 120 times while producing 118 All-Americans and 141 Academic All-Americans.
St. Edward’s University is recognized as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Located in Austin, Texas, with a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward’s is a diverse community that offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to inspire students with a global perspective. St. Edward’s is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in the Holy Cross tradition with more than 5,300 students.
“St. Edward’s University is no stranger to advancement, as their student-athletes excel in the classroom and in competition. We are excited to welcome St. Edward’s to the Game Plan community and help them in creating a holistic student-athlete experience!” – Vin McCaffrey, CEO Game Plan
About Game Plan
Game Plan’s comprehensive software platform integrates mobile-first eLearning as well as virtual mentorship and career services, uniquely designed for athletic organizations. Game Plan has over 300 athletic organizations with over 250,000 courses completed yearly. Our eLearning courses provide student-athletes ultimate access and flexibility while equipping both athletics departments and the conference office management tools and insight to ensure outstanding experiences and outcomes. To learn more about Game Plan, please visit gameplanworks.wpengine.com.
