Short's Travel Management Partners with Stetson University to Manage Team Travel

Short’s Travel Management is thrilled to announce its partnership with Stetson University Athletics as the preferred provider of athletic travel management services. This collaboration will streamline travel logistics for the university’s athletic teams, covering commercial reservations, bus charter/ground transportation, and individual/group hotel accommodations.

Short’s, renowned for its expertise in sports travel management, is committed to providing seamless, cost-effective, and efficient travel solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of collegiate athletic programs.

“We are honored to partner with Stetson University Athletics to support their athletic travel needs,” said David LeCompte, CEO of Short’s Travel Management. “At Short’s, we understand the importance of well-coordinated travel in keeping teams focused and prepared for success. We look forward to providing reliable and efficient solutions for Stetson’s student-athletes and staff.”

The partnership underscores Stetson University Athletics’ commitment to equipping its teams with the best resources for smooth travel experiences.

“Partnering with Short’s Travel Management is an exciting step forward for Stetson Athletics,” said Michael Boele, Associate AD for Business Operations/CFO of Stetson University. “Their proven track record in athletic travel management will enable us to optimize our travel operations and ensure our teams have access to top-notch travel services. We are confident this collaboration will enhance the overall experience for our student-athletes and staff.”

Through this partnership, Short’s Travel Management is committed to supporting Stetson University’s athletic programs by delivering superior service and expertise. This collaboration ensures that Stetson University’s athletes and staff can travel with confidence, fully focused on achieving their goals.

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 Stetson University Athletics

The Stetson Hatters represent Stetson University in intercollegiate athletics with 18 teams competing at the NCAA Division I level. While most teams are primary members of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), the football program competes in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as part of the Pioneer Football League. Together, the Hatters showcase the university's dedication to athletic excellence and competitive spirit.