College Sports Communicators

Louisiana native Keonte' Herrera joined LSU as an Assistant Communications Director in September 2021 as the primary contact for softball and volleyball. Prior to his return to his home state, Herrera covered six championship runs between volleyball, track and field, and men’s basketball at Texas State in his two and a half years in San Marcos. Herrera has also worked with Division II program...

In the second episode of the Executive Session Podcast, Brandon Jones is joined by Lenny Reich, CoSIDA At-Large Representative from the University of Mount Union, who discusses executive board membership, his personal journey, the ever-changing profession of college sports information, and what he is thankful for. Reich is in his 14th year at Mount Union, currently serving as Assistant AD and Spor...

Danielle Percival | Executive Session, with Brandon Jones by College Sports Communicators

ON-DEMAND Teachable Tuesday Webinar presented by Capital OneChecking in On Your WellnessYour emotional, mental and physical health. Panelists:Dr. Kaye Cole – University of Iowa Athletics, Mental Health Therapist and ConsultantScott Day – Sean's House SL24: Unlocke The Light, Director of Communications and Operations / Former CoSIDA member and SIDModerator: Mike Kern – Missouri Valley Conferen...

A former collegiate track and field athlete, Christopher Sabato’s role as Assistant Athletics Director at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon is much different than your “traditional” SID. Chris is responsible for graphic design, photography, and social media for Willamette as well as the athletic department’s brand and identity. Chris came to Willamette as a pole vault coach. Chris coached Kat...

Future-forward Thinking About Communications, Globally And For College Athletics With guest: Bonnie Caver, President & Founder, Reputation Lighthouse/former CoSIDA member and athletic communicatorHost: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC Time: 29:27 For the Leadership CoSIDA professional development series, you’ll hear from Bonnie (Bishop) Caver, President and Founder of Reputation Lighthouse, a b...

Born in India, Avi Mehta moved to New Jersey at the age of 10. He quickly developed a passion for sports, but soon realized that playing sports professionally was not going to be feasible. He wondered what career path would allow him to still do something with his passion for sports. Fast forward to now, Avi is now the Director of Strategic Communications with Texas A&M - Commerce Athletics. T...

CoSIDA Teachable Tuesday Webinar presented by Capital OneTaking on new roles, building a department culture in athletic communications. Original Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021There is much movement and change in college athletic departments, particularly with job transitions and realigning departments in the wake of the pandemic. Nearly every athletic communications staff has been affected with...

Episode 6 of CoSIDA Conversations with CoSIDA President Sam Atkinson (Gallaudet University) and Executive Director Doug Vance. This episode includes guest Beau White, Director of Creative Services for the CoSIDA staff. Atkinson and White share thoughts on the upcoming CoSIDA strategic branding review, including early thoughts and goals for the project. Sam and Doug also talk about the incredible w...

The presenters, all members of the CoSIDA Advocacy Committee, discuss how an athletic communications staff member can organize their work/achievements over the past year to prepare for a year-end analysis, either for a self-evaluation or a performance review/evaluation with a supervisor. The four presenters discussed and answered the following: What did we use/repurpose/overlap during the past yea...

Finishing The Academic Year Strong & Taking Care Of Yourself: Advice, Ideas & Insights For Our SID CommunityIn this pre-recorded webinar, these four members of the CoSIDA Advocacy Committee shared some thoughts and strategies to help our members navigate through the final weeks of the spring semester – and beyond. It’s been a very difficult and challenging stretch for everyone working in c...

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR presented by Capital OneCANSIDA (Canadian SIDs): Event EfficienciesOriginal Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Presenter Elisa Mitton (University of Windsor) guided a conversation and Q&A on strategies to best coordinates game day communications, social media and photographers, event staff and logistics, webcasting and volunteers. Mitton focused on using productivity, planning an...

Podcast with Dave Sanderson (International speaker, author and noted authority on personal leadership)with host Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCOne moment in recent history – 12 years ago - which captured international attention was when US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River, outside of New York City. This bravery and life-saving techniques of flight captain Chesley B...

The panelists and moderator all personally were affected by either facing a furlough or layoff during the COVID pandemic and they talk about strategies used and lessons learned - and how they are applying those experiences and challenges to their jobs today and advocating for themselves and their staffs. These four CoSIDA members either jumped into new athletic communications leadership roles duri...

The three presenters showcased their content creation ideas and discussed leveraging that content and turning it into a revenue source. They presented ideas and graphic displays of content they are using to assist coaches in the recruiting process. Ideas and strategies were discussed on creating content (visuals, video, graphics and written pieces) for honors and awards, and how to apply new ideas...

Episode 5 of CoSIDA Conversations with CoSIDA President Sam Atkinson (Gallaudet University) and Executive Director Doug Vance. This episode includes guests Shelly Poe of Auburn and Danny Barnts of Point Loma who serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the CoSIDA Advocacy Committee. The pair share details on the focus of the Advocacy Committee's work including helping members advocate for themselves,...

Phylicia Short, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications at Queens University of Charlotte, is the next to be featured in the CoSIDA Through My Lens monthly feature, sponsored by CoSIDA’s Executive Board of Directors as part of its Racial and Social Justice initiative in conjunction with CoSIDA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The series illustrates the differences and similarities that...

ON-DEMAND COFFEE SHOP REPLAYConsidering the #SIDLife? What you need to know now to prepare for an athletics communications career. Original Date: Thursday, February 25, 2021CoSIDA U and Young Professionals committee members and other young professionals share their stories of how they found a career in athletic communications and what their journey has included so far. They provided more than 20 u...

ON-DEMAND CANSIDA CONTINUING EDUCATION WEBINAR PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONESocial Media Creative Content During the PandemicOriginal Date: Thursday, February 25, 2021How do you keep your team brand alive on social media when no varsity sports competition is going on? Join us for this CANSIDA session for strategies, tips and creative ideas sharing to help you engage with your audience. PresenterMathieu...

Kim Pate & Earl Edwards - June Stewart Leadership Series Ep 08 by College Sports Communicators

This discussion centered around the intersection of mental and physical health, particularly for athletic communicators who are facing a challenging spring with either a “sprall” (fall, winter and springs sports) all contested this semester, or a heavy winter/spring competition workload, or, for some, the anxiety of not having any competitions at all. The panelists also stressed the mental and emo...

Through My Lens is a monthly feature sponsored by CoSIDA’s Executive Board of Directors as part of its Racial and Social Justice initiative in conjunction with CoSIDA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Through member stories, the series illustrates the differences and similarities that make us stronger as people and professionals.

The NCAA Media Coordination and Statistics staff took audience questions and provided their answers to statistics and record-keeping policy changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the changes in the traditional fall-spring sports competition schedule happening right now. The staff reviewed key points in their Policy Adjustments document as it pertains to single/season/career reco...

Episode 4 of CoSIDA Conversations with CoSIDA President Sam Atkinson (Gallaudet University) and Executive Director Doug Vance. This episode includes guest Amy Yakola of the ACC who serves as Chair of the CoSIDA Membership Recognition Committee. She talks about the decision to move Recognition Week to January this year, the work of the committee and plans for the rest of the year. The monthly conve...

ON-DEMAND CANSIDA CONTINUING EDUCATION WEBINAR PRENTED BY CAPITAL ONEEngaging Alumni AudiencesOriginal Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021Having no varsity events shouldn't prevent us from finding new and unique ways to engage with our wide audience range.  How can athletic communications professionals continue to engage with our alumni, supporters and donors during this down season?  Our first...