College Sports Communicators

Learn more about the CoSIDA Racial & Social Justice Initiative at CoSIDA.com/CoSIDAforChangeOur panel took audience questions around diversity, equity and inclusion, touching on topics such as:• How to determine DEI priorities• How to have difficult conversations• Age discrimination• Strategies for Black History Month• National Girls & Women in Sports Day PanelistsTangela Cheatham – West V...

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.

In a discussion taped on Dec. 14, 2020, these communications leaders from NCAA Division I, II and III and the NAIA explored the hot-button issues and crisis planning facing athletic communicators right now as we all face (daily) disruptions and sudden changes to our sports schedules. The panel covered lots of territory and offered strategies to “adjust on the fly” to cancelations, opponents which...

Listen to these NAIA-SIDA senior athletic leaders for their discussion on “what’s next?” as we turn the calendar to the 2021 spring semester with the potential for sports competitions every day of the week during the pandemic. Topics discussed included the best ways to message all the changes/cancelations/adjustments to the athletic schedule, communicating with leaders, coaches and student-athlete...

Episode 3 of CoSIDA Conversations with CoSIDA President Sam Atkinson (Gallaudet University) and Executive Director Doug Vance. This episode talks about the decision by NACDA and CoSIDA for the 2021 conventions to be held virtually. Guests include CoSIDA 2nd VP Jessica Poole and CoSIDA 3rd VP John Paquette who lead the programming and professional development committee, and CoSIDA staff members Wil...

Jason Horn & Gina Lehe - June Stewart Leadership Series Ep 07 by College Sports Communicators

For undergrad students, grad students and those new to the profession. Conversation explored how SIDs interact with the media and help with broadcasts. Discussion also touched on working with student media.

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.

Earlier in November, a working group comprised of members from CoSIDA, the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and the NCAA championship and alliances/media coordination and statistics staff released a set of agreed-upon media guidelines for men's and women's basketball related to the pandemic impact on media operations. In this webinar, you’ll hear from several CoSIDA m...

Episode 2 of CoSIDA Conversations with CoSIDA President Sam Atkinson (Gallaudet University) and Executive Director Doug Vance. This episode features Executive Board of Directors member Denise Thompson of the Big Sky Conference who talks about the Racial & Social Justice Initiative. The monthly conversation discusses all things CoSIDA, the athletics communications profession and our members. We...

CoSIDA's fourth event in its Racial & Social Justice Initiative. Learn more at CoSIDA.com/CoSIDAforChangeThe conversation featured:Dr. Alisse Ali-Joseph – Northern Arizona, Faculty Athletics RepresentativeTom Bowen – Bellwether Athletic Leadership Strategy Company LLC, President & FounderDr. Victoria Farris – Farris Consulting LLC, Social Justice Consultant, Speaker, CoachModerator Tr...

CoSIDA Webinar presented by Capital OneDivision I college athletic leaders from athletic communications, facilities/event management, student wellness/athletic training and marketing/development discussed strategies and thoughts to help colleagues through all the challenges and changes brought on by the COVID pandemic, as we brace for heavy scheduling of competitions and events heading into 2021 a...

We’ve assembled a group of college athletic leaders to help you through all the changes, heavy scheduling of competitions and events as we turn the calendar and head into 2021 and the spring semester. Hear strategies and thoughts of influencers and leaders in athletic departments as to how they are going to manage the upcoming, unprecedented spring semester where: 1.) some schools and conferences...

Watch the discussion with two media members from Kentucky (print and TV media) who offer their insights and suggestions on how SIDs can best work with their local media during this CoVID-19 crisis. Due to budget cuts around the country in media, many news stations aren’t able to cover teams like they normally would, and panelists Brian Milam and Kal Oakes discussed how to work with media to get co...

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.

CoSIDA President Sam Atkinson (Gallaudet University) and Executive Director Doug Vance have their first CoSIDA Conversation. The monthly conversation will discuss all things CoSIDA, the athletics communications profession and our members. We want to make sure everyone knows what the organization is doing and discussing, and what items and initiatives the leadership is working on. Future episodes m...

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Communications Thoughts & Strategies For Athletic Communicators Todaywith host Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCA former SID at Davidson College and Elon College, both in North Carolina, Erica Madden gained valuable experience when she began her athletic communications career as a student assistant at Indiana University. Transitioning into corporate and non-profit...

CoSIDA's third event in its Racial & Social Justice Initiative. Learn more at CoSIDA.com/CoSIDAforChangeThe conversation featured:• Dr. Derrick Gragg – NCAA Senior Vice President of Inclusion, Education & Community Engagement• Jennifer Jones – Birmingham Southern, Assistant AD for External Operations• Dr. Renae Myles Payne – Miami (Fla.), Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Admini...

CoSIDA / NAIA-SIDA Webinar presented by Capital OneThe three presenters discussed ideas and strategies on how to best prepare for sports competitions during COVID-19, particularly for the spring semester when many colleges and universities will have their fall, winter and spring teams all competing at the same time. Strategies for planning and communicating with administrators, coaches, student-at...

CoSIDA Webinar presented by Capital OneCo-sponsored by the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A)Three current and former student-athletes from a variety of backgrounds and divisions discussed the opportunities and challenges that come with LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives in college athletics. From their insights, CoSIDA members, N4A members and other col...

Teachable Tuesdays Webinar Series (Presented by Capital One)LGBTQ+ Inclusion Initiatives in College Athletics (Part 1)The administrator point of view. Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020Co-Sponsored by CoSIDA and the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A)College administrators with a variety of backgrounds discuss the opportunities and challenges that co...

CoSIDA Webinar presented by Capital OneExperienced financial coach Suzanne Johnson has partnered with motivated individuals, couples and families to help them navigate financial challenges and set financial goals and strategies to ensure a more stable future. Join her to discuss how to work through your finances and set up financial strategies to offset the effects of CoVID-19, what to do in case...

CoSIDA Webinar presented by Capital OneIn these challenging times, mental health effects during the global pandemic are very important to monitor for everyone. As athletic communicators know, public health actions, such as social distancing and remote working environments, continue to make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. We want to help address these concerns w...

Listen to your student-athletes. Create opportunities and help facilitate action based on what your student-athletes are telling you. Make diversity and inclusion part of who you are instead of treating it like a PR move to remain relevant. These and many more perspectives were shared by our panel including student-athletes Anna Cockrell (USC) and Georgia McKee (Belmont), and Kansas State Chief Di...

With sports cancelations and postponements this fall under the COVID-19 crisis, this is the time to assist athletic communications professionals with strategies, planning, operational priorities and content creation ideas if they are indeed not going to be covering events. What sorts of projects and work with your teams and coaches will you be undertaking this fall to get ahead for what will be a...