Missouri State Joins Athlete Network
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SPRINGFIELD -- Missouri State University Athletics and the innovative leaders at Athlete Network are teaming to roll out a game-changing interactive technology for MSU student-athletes.
 
The partnership launches a branded and customized engagement platform to organize, promote and track the programs and services offered to both current and former student-athletes. Missouri State is the first Missouri Valley Conference school to select Athlete Network to power its customized network.
 
"It has and will continue to be a priority at Missouri State to provide a total holistic experience for the student-athlete the day they arrive on campus and ultimately as a proud alum," said MSU Director of Athletics Kyle Moats. "Athlete Network allows us to focus of one of the most important aspects of that experience -- career planning and placement. This consolidation of services will be MSU branded to better connect to their alma mater."
 
Along with providing cutting-edge data insights and reporting metrics for MSU's athletic administrators, the technology solution will immediately provide the tools to expand career placement services, offer robust mentoring programs, and enhance the Bears Varsity Club experience for Athletics alumni.
 
"Through their commitment to cultivate relationships with both current student-athletes and former athletes, Missouri State athletic administrators are invested in helping their athletes succeed while on campus and far after their playing days," said Brett Fuller, vice president of partnerships for Athlete Network. "With their engagement platform, Missouri State Athletics will not only be able to offer services in one easy-access location, but use data analytics to track the utilization of those services ensuring a beneficial relationship is maintained with their athletes for life."
 
Current and former Missouri State student-athletes, as well as businesses interested in hiring MSU student-athletes, can create an account on the Bear Network home page.