Tech Why Tennessee Athletics Partnered with Fitness Technology Firm Whoop Staff Editor Published: July 27, 2020 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Subscribe Now Log in Matt Kredich got a call from three-time Olympian Erik Vendt in 2015 with a request. Vendt, whom Kredich coached in his early years, wanted to come to Knoxville to meet with Kredich, the Tennessee director of swimming and diving. Vendt works for Whoop, a company specializing in wearable fitness technology, and wanted to pitch Kredich on the potential advantages for the Vols. He succeeded. Five years later, Tennessee and Whoop partnered to provide a Whoop Strap 3.0 to the entire UT athletics program of more… READ MORE @ Knox NewsMatt Kredich got a call from three-time Olympian Erik Vendt in 2015 with a request. Vendt, whom Kredich coached in his early years, wanted to... Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags:Whoop