TeamUp and The Collective Association Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Financial Education for College Athletes

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The Collective Association (TCA) proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with TeamUp (www.TeamUp.Money), a leading money management platform tailored for college athletes. This strategic collaboration will integrate innovative financial education solutions that advance TCA's mission of empowering NIL collectives nationwide.

Elevating Financial Management and Education For College Athletes

The partnership between TCA and TeamUp will provide TCA member collectives with early access to TeamUp's state-of-the-art financial education resources, products, and programs. TeamUp's platform of financial and educational products designed specifically to support college athletes' financial growth offers a comprehensive suite of financial tools to enhance personal finance management and credit building. Key features include secured credit cards, advanced money management tools, and an extensive financial literacy library.

This collaboration will enable TCA member collectives to equip their athletes with invaluable financial skills while addressing a critical need for NIL collectives seeking sustainable revenue streams while supporting athletes' financial growth. This partnership stands out by focusing on educational and financial empowerment, providing comprehensive tools and education to help athletes make informed financial decisions, improve their financial well-being, and prepare them for future endeavors. Ultimately, this partnership will create a more financially savvy generation of college athletes.  

"We're thrilled to partner with TeamUp and welcome them to the TCA Family! Their commitment to making a real educational difference in the NIL space is commendable," said Russell White, President of The Collective Association. "NIL collectives nationwide strive to provide resources that prepare athletes for life after sports, and this partnership significantly advances that goal. TeamUp's platform, including their financial literacy library and credit-building tools, will be transformative for our members and the athletes they serve."

Alan Akina, CEO of TeamUp, echoed this enthusiasm: "This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to empower universities and organizations that represent college athletes. We are excited to support TCA members in optimizing their financial strategies and providing athletes with the tools they need for financial success."

About The Collective Association:

The Collective Association (TCA) represents over 40 NIL Collectives across the country, including the majority of schools in the Power 4 conference. TCA recently expanded its offerings to include top Group of 5 collectives, furthering its mission to support and empower college athletes.

About TeamUp:

TeamUp is an easy-to-use money management platform focused on serving the needs of athletic teams, from youth to college and professional sports. Collectives, coaches, and athletic directors at the college level can use TeamUp to schedule and transfer NIL, per diems, and scholarships directly into individual accounts where student athletes can spend safely and build their credit scores. 

Media Contacts:

Alan Akina
TeamUp Money, Inc.
1-808-479-4138
Email: [email protected]
Website: (https://teamup.money)

Russell White
President, The Collective Association Founder & CEO
Email: [email protected]
Website: (https://thecollectiveassociation.org/)

SOURCE TeamUp