About Us
Driving Athletic Success Through Seamless Technology
Athletics IT serves as a strategic partner across the organization, working collaboratively with internal units and external partners to support, enhance, and streamline their operations through thoughtful technology integration. Rather than focusing solely on technical components, IT emphasizes understanding departmental goals and aligning technological solutions to improve workflows, communication, and service delivery. In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, adaptability is critical. As technologies such as artificial intelligence, enterprise-level platforms, and data-driven sports science continue to reshape how we operate, IT remains proactive in evaluating and implementing innovations that align with institutional priorities. Whether supporting initiatives in athlete performance, compliance, recruitment, or revenue generation, IT’s role is to help units harness these advancements effectively and responsibly. This requires not only technical fluency but also the flexibility to shift strategies, scale solutions, and remain future-ready—ensuring that each partnership is built to grow and evolve alongside the organization’s changing needs.
Our mission is to provide support, guidance, and leadership in our organization through the use of technology solutions aimed at, but not limited to: academic excellence, the student-athlete experience, fan experience, administrative decision-making, and operational effectiveness.
Partnership First
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal, external, and other campus units by aligning IT strategies with departmental goals and operational needs.
Technology as a Catalyst
Leverage technology not as a standalone tool, but as an enabler of efficiency, innovation, and enhanced service delivery across all functions.
Adaptability and Agility
Remain flexible and responsive in an ever-changing technological landscape, proactively integrating emerging tools such as AI, enterprise systems, and data-driven methodologies.
Strategic Innovation
Seek forward-thinking solutions that support long-term growth, including areas like sports science, compliance, and revenue generation, while balancing operational stability.
Continuous Alignment and Readiness
Stay future-focused by continuously evaluating and adjusting IT services to meet evolving institutional needs, ensuring the organization remains competitive and capable.
Consulting & Project Management
Our team provides strategic guidance and hands-on project management support to ensure successful technology planning and implementation. From early-stage ideation to post-launch evaluation, we collaborate closely with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with unit goals, manage timelines, and mitigate risks for seamless execution.
Integrations
We develop and maintain secure, reliable system integrations that connect platforms and streamline data flow between applications. Whether enhancing internal workflows or enabling new service capabilities, our integration solutions are built to align with existing infrastructure and support long-term scalability.
Security
We prioritize protecting institutional data and technology resources by aligning with university-wide security policies and industry best practices. Our services include risk assessments, compliance support, access management, and proactive monitoring to ensure a secure and resilient technology environment.
Procurement
We assist with the evaluation, approval, and acquisition of technology products and services. This includes aligning purchases with institutional standards, managing vendor coordination, and ensuring compliance with budgetary and security requirements for hardware, software, and AV solutions.
Training
We provide targeted, user-friendly training opportunities to support the effective use of IT systems, tools, and processes. Through workshops, documentation, and one-on-one support, we help teams gain confidence and maximize the value of technology in their day-to-day operations.
DIT offers a wide range of services, including phones, email, network access, Wi-Fi, classroom and instructional technology, programming and support for administrative computing systems like Workday, and more. DIT provides support for these services for the greater UMD community. Athletics IT bridges the gap between our internal and external partners with DIT to effectively provide tech support and services.