Short's Travel Management (Short’s) is delighted to announce a new partnership with the University of North Florida (UNF) Athletics, the Ospreys, to oversee their athletic travel needs. This collaboration will utilize Short's designated agent model along with support from logistics service experts to manage every aspect of athletic travel for the university.
Through this partnership, Short's will handle a wide range of services, including group and individual commercial air travel, charter plane services, hotel accommodations for groups and individuals, rental car arrangements for groups and recruiting purposes, and charter bus services. This comprehensive package ensures that the UNF’s athletes, coaches, and staff can concentrate on their athletic endeavors while Short's takes care of all their travel logistics.
David LeCompte, CEO of Short's Travel Management, remarked on the new partnership: "This partnership with the University of North Florida Athletics is a fantastic opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment to excellence in travel management. Our focus is on providing comprehensive, hassle-free travel solutions, allowing the university's athletes and staff to dedicate their energy to their sports. We’re excited to support them every step of the way, both in their travels and in their athletic pursuits."
“A partnership with Short's provides our coaches with incredible resources for booking and managing travel. There are a lot of demands on a coaching staff, and we want to remove as much administrative burden as possible. Short’s is a proven asset and we are excited to have them part of the Ospreys family,” stated Nick Morrow, Director of Athletics at the University of North Florida.
Short's is proud to embark on this journey with UNF Athletics. By blending expertise in travel management with a strong understanding of the unique needs of athletic programs, Short's is dedicated to providing unmatched support and service. Together, new milestones will be achieved, setting a benchmark for excellence in athletic travel.
About Short’s Travel Management
Short’s Travel Management is a family-owned and majority woman-owned private corporation, led by CEO David LeCompte. In 2020, Short’s strategically pivoted to exclusively serve athletics, solidifying its position as the fastest growing provider for athletic teams.
With a client portfolio that is over 95% collegiate sports, Short’s supports over 16,000 games, meets, and tournaments annually, assisting more than 200 athletic departments with their regular season travel, in addition to exclusively managing championship travel for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The Short’s logistics team orchestrates more air charters, commercial air, ground transportation, and group hotel accommodations than any other provider in the collegiate team space. Comprised of former collegiate athletes, coaches, business operations and logistics staff, pilots, hotel leaders, gate agents, and dispatchers, Short’s understands firsthand the demands of this sector and the critical importance of teams arriving on time.
About University of North Florida
Founded in 1969, the University of North Florida (UNF) Athletics program is a cornerstone of collegiate sports in Jacksonville, Florida. UNF Athletics boasts a proud tradition of excellence, offering student-athletes opportunities to compete at the highest levels in NCAA Division I sports. The Ospreys are proud members of the ASUN Conference. With a commitment to both academic achievement and athletic prowess, UNF Athletics nurtures a community of dedicated athletes who embody the Osprey spirit both on and off the field. From basketball to soccer, tennis to track and field, UNF Athletics continues to foster a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork, and achievement, shaping the leaders of tomorrow through the transformative power of sports.
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