MINNEAPOLIS -- Scoutware has signed on as a presenting sponsor of the D3football.com Team of the Week and D3hoops.com Team of the Week.

The awards, D3football.com's and D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll, have been awarded since 1999 and 1997, respectively. They recognize the top player at each position each week, based on nominations by Sports Information Directors and coaches.

"While most conference weekly awards go to quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and linebackers who pile up gaudy stats, the Team of the Week recognizes all 22 positions as well as special teams performers," said Pat Coleman, executive editor of D3sports.com. "That's always been our goal, with any All-American team or Team of the Week: name a team that could go on the field or court and perform as is."

Scoutware is a relationship management tool that coaches and administrators at more than 230 universities, including many Division III schools, use to successfully recruit athletes, raise money, sell tickets, foster support in both local and corporate communities, and demonstrate compliance within the guidelines of the NCAA. More information about Scoutware can be found at http://www.scoutware.com.

The first Team of the Week of the 2009 football season was released on Wednesday.