FOREST, Va. --- The ODAC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Whistle Labs, an artificial intelligence company focused on developing technology solutions for collegiate athletics.
"We are pleased to embark on this journey with Whistle Labs, looking for areas in which their AI-driven technology can help improve conference operations and efficiency in the compliance space," explained ODAC Commissioner Brad Bankston. "I have been impressed with the versatility of the compliance suite. We will continue to look for areas in which we can incorporate Whistle's continued growth in this sector."
A partnership with Whistle Labs continues the conference's behind-the-scenes focus on providing its member institutions with the best, most efficient resource solutions and actionable data to aid in the complexities of the ever-evolving world of NCAA compliance. This new opportunity will allow the ODAC to develop customized systems based on the needs of its membership, both in broad overarching tenets and institution-specific requirements that demand a more detailed approach.
"Every conference office runs differently, and our approach has been to build around how a conference actually works rather than ask it to adapt to a standard product," expressed James Gomez, CEO of Whistle Labs. "We're looking forward to working with Commissioner Bankston and the ODAC staff to solve real problems for the conference and its member institutions."
The ODAC will focus its initial exchanges with Whistle Labs on compliance. The conference already features a robust communication network for compliance officers within the league. Adding Whistle Labs' expertise and ability to drill down on the complexities of collegiate compliance will not only make those interactions more efficient, but also add to the depth of discussion and ability to more successfully share information and implementation techniques.
Whistle Labs offers additional solutions that may eventually benefit the conference's membership. Those include resources for AI-driven scheduling and financial organization as well as student-athlete management and reporting.
About Whistle Labs
Whistle Labs develops artificial intelligence systems specifically for college athletics, with a focus on creating tools that improve efficiency and support the day-to-day needs of athletics administrators. In addition to its existing systems, Whistle Labs works directly with its partners to develop customized solutions tailored to their specific operations and workflows.