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Digital nameplate technology: THE FUTURE OF THE LOCKER ROOM

Ready to bring your locker room into the future? For years nameplates have been a thorn in the side of many coaches and equipment professionals. Every time a player joins or leaves a team, it’s a hassle - ordering new nameplates, waiting for them to arrive and hoping they’re correct. Players deserve to feel special and staff members deserve equipment that works for them without adding more to their plate. So we’ve found a solution.

Here at SHIELD, we’re excited to introduce our new digital nameplate technology. This innovative solution is designed to streamline locker room management, enhance team communication and create a more personalized experience for everyone involved. From coaches to equipment staff and players, our digital nameplates make every detail count, ensuring a smoother and more efficient locker room environment.

Whether it’s welcoming new talent or managing team details, our digital nameplate tech helps create a more connected and motivated environment for everyone. Get ready to see your locker room in a whole new light.

digital nameplate breakdown

The SHIELD digital nameplate system helps solve several common locker room pain points;

  • Quick Changes: Easily update player names when they join or leave the team. No more buying new nameplates and waiting for them to arrive.
  • Cost Efficiency: Save money by eliminating the need to constantly buy new nameplates and not having to involve other professionals.
  • Accuracy: Avoid issues like typos on nameplates. You control the content, so errors can be a thing of the past.
  • Simplicity: With no need for a graphic designer or other individuals working with materials, the process of customizing content is made seamless.
  • Remote Management: Make changes to nameplates from anywhere. No more USB drives or complex setups.
  • Integrated Communication: Display messages to team players directly on their nameplates, reducing the need for sticky notes or additional screens.
Example of DIGITAL NAMEPLATE PROCESSES

digital nameplate benefits

PLAYERS

Getting chosen for a sports team is a thrill, whether it’s collegiate or professional. With digital nameplate tech, players can feel like part of the team from day one. Personalized recognition of their name, position and stats lets athletes know their efforts are noticed and celebrated. Real-time updates keep players in the loop with performance metrics, game schedules and personal messages and allows communication with coaches to be more easily accessible.

COACHES

Tired of team communication being a headache? We’re here to help. Our digital nameplate system lets you update player info, game plans or motivational messages quickly, keeping players constantly updated. Onboarding becomes a breeze, with tailored welcome messages and stats for new players, allowing for a smooth and comfortable transition into the team.

If you’re looking to enhance recruitment, digital nameplate tech is a fantastic tool. Put up special messages when prospective players come to visit, showing them exactly why your team is the one for them. No more waiting for shipments when players enter or leave - just quickly update the information.

EQUIPMENT

It’s time to streamline your workflow. Digital nameplate tech allows you to manage locker assignments easily, ensure players’ names are correct and quickly fix any errors. Misspelled name plates can be a nightmare, but with digital nameplate tech you control the content. Real time notifications allow you to keep on top of locker updates and equipment changes, making your job more efficient and players’ and coaches’ days easier as well.

Here at SHIELD, we’re bringing the future of locker room technology to your door. No more waiting on nameplate shipments or fixing errors. Focus on making your players feel like top priorities and keeping equipment management a breeze. You won’t just be keeping up with the times - you’ll be setting the trend.

Ready to lead the charge? With SHIELD’s digital nameplate technology, you can make every moment in your locker room count. Learn more about our digital nameplate technology on our website or contact our sports salesman, Danny Lewis, to see how digital nameplate tech can improve your sports facility.


Locker room design is one of the major cornerstones in training, recruiting, performance, and recovery. It’s one of the major places where organizations can showcase their efforts to identify player and coaching needs. Make sure that whatever your next locker rooms ends up becoming, It starts by listening to current players and staff and bringing their ideas to the table.