Pepperdine Athletics Selects Short’s Travel Management as Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services

Short’s Travel Management is proud to announce a new partnership with Pepperdine University Athletics to manage and support all aspects of their athletic travel. As their official travel partner, Short’s will coordinate commercial air reservations, charter air, ground transportation, and both individual and team hotel accommodations for all Waves athletic programs.

Pepperdine will be supported through our Offsite Account Agent Model, which assigns consistent, sport-specific agents backed by expert teams in each service area. This model ensures continuity, responsiveness, and the kind of proactive support needed to handle the demands of collegiate athletics.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Pepperdine Athletics and bring our expertise to support their travel logistics,” said David LeCompte, CEO of Short’s Travel Management. “They are a program that values excellence—on and off the field—and that aligns perfectly with how we approach service. Our designated agents are ready to help the Waves travel confidently and focus on what matters most: performance.”

Pepperdine selected Short’s based on our proven experience managing complex travel for college athletic departments across the country. With sport-specific service and an understanding of the unique timing and demands of athletic travel, we’re excited to deliver a seamless experience for Pepperdine’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

"Partnering with Short’s marks an exciting step forward for Pepperdine Athletics,” said Tanner Gardner, Director of Athletics at Pepperdine. “Travel is a critical part of the student-athlete experience, and having a trusted partner with Short’s expertise allows us to deliver the highest level of care and support to our programs. This collaboration reflects our commitment to excellence and ensures the Waves are positioned to succeed, wherever competition takes us.”

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 100% sports focused, 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. Learn more at www.shortstravel.com.

 

About Pepperdine University Athletics

Pepperdine University Athletics competes at the NCAA Division I level as a proud member of the West Coast Conference. With 17 varsity programs, the Waves have earned national recognition for both athletic and academic excellence. Pepperdine student-athletes have captured numerous conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances across multiple sports, including men's volleyball, baseball, golf, tennis, and women's soccer.

Located in scenic Malibu, California, Pepperdine University blends rigorous academics with Christian values, leadership development, and a commitment to service. The athletics department reflects this mission by promoting integrity, discipline, and holistic student-athlete growth. To learn more, visit www.pepperdinewaves.com.