06/11/2026
What a week at NACDA 2026.
Over the last several days, the Sherpa Sports AI team had the opportunity to connect with Athletic Directors, General Managers, CFOs, coaches, conference leaders, and innovators from across collegiate athletics.
The conversations confirmed what we’re seeing across the industry:
✅ College athletics is becoming more complex.
✅ Data is growing faster than teams can operationalize it.
✅ AI is rapidly becoming a competitive advantage.
From recruiting and roster management to NIL, compliance, budgeting, and athlete performance, athletic departments are searching for ways to make smarter decisions with greater speed and confidence.
At Sherpa Sports AI, our mission is simple:
Build the AI Front Office for Sports.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #554, shared ideas, challenged our thinking, and explored how AI can help transform sports operations.
We’re leaving NACDA energized by the partnerships, relationships, and opportunities ahead.
The future of sports will belong to organizations that can turn information into action.
We’re proud to be helping lead that transformation.
SportsBusiness AthleticDirector NIL Innovation SherpaSportsAI