GoRout Named The Official Coach-To-Player Communication System For The National Junior College Athletics Association

Rochester, Minn. (February 4, 2025) — GoRout, the leading provider of coach-to-player communication technology for football, baseball and softball teams of all levels, today announced a multi-year deal with the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), becoming the organization’s official coach-to-player communication system. GoRout will have the opportunity to meet with the NJCAA’s football, baseball and softball committees and regional directors to discuss the expansion of coach-to-player communication technology for the association’s member schools. 

“This partnership with the NJCAA underscores our commitment to empowering coaches and athletes with innovative technology that drives performance and improves communication,” GoRout CEO Mike Rolih said. “At GoRout, we strive to provide cutting-edge solutions tailored to the needs of programs at every level, and we’re thrilled to be the official partner of the NJCAA. Together, we’re setting a new standard for efficiency and connectivity on the field and we can’t wait to see the impact this collaboration will have on teams nationwide.” 

​​GoRout’s Football and Diamond products have transformed how coaches communicate with players, enhancing efficiency during practice and in-game. Recently, the company completed a pilot study with the Liberty League, an NCAA Division-3 conference, marking the competitive debut of its GoRout Gridiron system. GoRout also launched its Diamond 2.0 product last year, introducing cutting-edge features shaped by feedback from more than 600 baseball and softball coaches nationwide. These advancements underscore GoRout’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of coaches. 

“The NJCAA is filled with excitement and anticipation as we welcome this new partnership with GoRout. Their commitment to bettering the experience of athletes and coaches in competition is something we strive to bring to the NJCAA,” stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. “After seeing the positive effects that GoRout has had on others, we could not be more pleased to be partnering with them.”

As the most reliable, affordable, and scalable communication solution on the market, GoRout currently works with over 2,500 teams nationally across each of its products.  

About GoRout: 

GoRout, the leader in coach-to-player communication, was built to help coaches securely communicate play calls and adjustments to players instantly, on-field in real-time without the worry of sign stealing. Founded in 2014, GoRout is headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota and is used across all levels of sports, ranging from youth leagues to NCAA Power 5 teams and NFL teams all the same. 

About the NJCAA:

Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second-largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the U.S., with over 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 53 national championship events and sanctioned bowl games.