LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock Athletics has officially partnered with
SportsTrip, naming the company as the Department's exclusive travel partner.
SportsTrip provides a centralized platform designed to manage every aspect of team travel. The service streamlines the planning process by compiling hotel and charter proposals into a customized grid tailored for each team—saving coaches and administrators significant time and effort.
"We are excited to welcome SportsTrip as a key partner for Little Rock Athletics. This partnership represents an important advancement in the way we support our student-athletes, coaches, and sport programs,"
Little Rock Director of Athletics Frank M. Cuervo said. "By streamlining our travel operations, SportsTrip allows our teams to focus more on competing and less on logistics, ultimately enhancing the overall student-athlete experience. We look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will bring to our entire department."
Trojan teams travel extensively across the country to compete in various events, in addition to regular regional travel for Ohio Valley Conference competition. This new partnership enhances the Department's efficiency and supports the overall student-athlete experience.
"SportsTrip is thrilled to partner with Little Rock Athletics. By simplifying the travel planning process for coaches and administrators, we ultimately aim to provide an enhanced experience for the Trojan student athletes," said Jasa Rhone, SportsTrip CEO. "Our goal is to support their athletic journey, on and off the field, by making travel one less thing to worry about."
The partnership has already earned praise from within the Department.
Women's Soccer Head Coach Kelly Farrell has worked with SportsTrip in the past and is excited the entire Department will now benefit from the service.
"SportsTrip has been a game changer for me since I started working with them years ago," said Farrell. "Clay and his team make the coaches' jobs easy—they're accessible, proactive, and a pleasure to work with. I'm super excited about our partnership!"
About SportsTrip
Founded in 2016,
SportsTrip began as a platform focused on optimizing hotel booking for athletic programs. In 2019,
Jasa Rhone was appointed Managing Director, bringing years of sales and management expertise. Under his leadership, the company expanded into a full-service travel solution by adding transportation services and building a growth-oriented team. Today, SportsTrip serves collegiate athletic departments nationwide with a comprehensive, all-in-one travel management platform.