BALTIMORE - UMBC Athletics is excited to partner with RealResponse to empower student-athletes, coaches, and staff in their pursuit of excellence, both on and off the field.

"RealResponse offers our student-athletes and staff an anonymous, two-way communication platform that allows them to share sensitive information safely and securely," says Tiffany D. Tucker, UMBC's Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation. "In tackling challenges related to mental health, well-being, hazing and other serious misconduct, RealResponse enables us to address these issues head-on and in real time."

The innovative platform seamlessly integrates popular communication tools – including WhatsApp, QR codes, text messaging, and email – making it easy and intuitive to share crucial information. Coaches and staff can also leverage RealResponse's survey feature to collect feedback from student-athletes, using these insights to foster more inclusive and impactful experiences.

"We're thrilled to help UMBC and see its athletics community thrive and flourish," adds David Chadwick, Founder and CEO of RealResponse. "Building a culture of trust and encouraging open communication leads to a safer, more supportive environment for everyone in UMBC Athletics and Recreation."

Whether in the classroom or on the field, student-athletes now have a powerful tool to voice their concerns, while administrators can proactively address issues and reduce risk, paving the way for a new era of athletics and recreation at UMBC.