Official source for news & insights for the strategic, creative & digital communicators throughout college athletics. Formerly @CoSIDAnews (founded in 1957).
How is AI changing the way we tell stories in college athletics? 🤔
Hear more during the Career Services Committee's upcoming webinar, The Future of Athletics Communications and Creatives: How the Workplace Is Changing — and How We Need to Change With It
🗓️ Wed, Oct 28 | 12-1 PM ET
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It's about more than just the final score 🏅
Gracelyn Richards (@UAlberta Pandas Curling) shares her perspective on how athletics communicators can connect with younger fans beyond the competition
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The power of connection goes beyond conversation 🤝
Chad Cooper shares why building relationships and getting to know others is so important in the latest episode of CSC Voices: Why We Belong, Celebrating 10 Years of the Inclusion Committee
Listen now at collegesportscommunicators.b… or on your favorite podcast platform 🔊
Get your nominations for the CSC 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 in! The deadline is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM (ET) ⌛️
Submit a nomination ⬇️
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There's more to your social media presence than meets the eye 👀
Hear from Arthur Ward (@ReginaCougars) in CAN CSC's latest webinar ➡️ piped.video/kcoo_Yt_AUI
Join CAN-CSC for a look at storytelling in 2026, and how the landscape is changing as communications, content creation, and social media merge!
🗓️ TOMORROW (October 20)
⏰ 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT
Register now ⬇️
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Congratulations to the 30 participants that have been selected for the @NCAADIII Athletic Communicators Emerging Elite Program by the NCAA Division III Governance staff! 👏
Learn more about the athletic communicators who were nominated by their leaders and peers ⬇️
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Take a break, settle in and join fellow @CSCwomen for an informal, come‑as‑you‑are online meetup designed for connection, conversation and a little fun 🤩
Register now for the Monday Meetup ⬇️
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🎙️ 10 years of making an impact. And the work continues!
Hamilton Cook and Chad Cooper reflect on the past, present and future of the CSC Inclusion Committee in the latest episode of CSC Voices: Why We Belong
Listen now at CSCommunicators.com/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform 🔊
Join CAN-CSC for a look at storytelling in 2026, and how the landscape is changing as communications, content creation, and social media merge!
🗓️ TOMORROW (October 20)
⏰ 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT
Register now ⬇️
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.@BCSIDA_Fam is hosting its first Chat & Chew on Wed, Oct. 21 🙌
The sessions are informal, virtual opportunities to connect and build community among CSC members. This first Chat & Chew will feature Brad Walker, America East Conference Commissioner, to share his journey and perspectives about the college athletics landscape.
Register and learn more ⬇️
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🏆 Happy National Sports Day!
Today, we celebrate the passion, teamwork and unforgettable moments that make college sports special — and the communicators and creatives who bring those stories to life
CSC Director of Operations and Professional Development Becky Griesmer and Director of Creative Services Regina Bolin attended the 2026 @_WomenLeaders National Convention in Chicago!
Three days full of powerful conversations and stories from influential leaders, paired with practical insights and actionable leadership strategies from industry experts 🙌
How is the workplace of collegiate athletics changing?
Explore the future of athletics communications and creatives in the latest Career Services Committee webinar, covering AI, personal branding and the rise of the modern creative.
💬 Have questions? Submit them by Monday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. ET below ⬇️
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MONDAY MEETUP IS BACK 😆 @CSCwomen
Bring your topics, questions, challenges, wins and anything you’d like to talk through with other women in the profession! All CSC female members are welcome - and encouraged to invite colleagues
Register Now ⬇️
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Join representatives from different divisions of college sports for an inside look at the skills, experiences, and opportunities that shape the profession 💼
Submit your questions by Sept 30 at 11:59 PM ET ⬇️
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*This session is pre-recorded & will be available on-demand starting Oct 5 at Noon (ET)
Capture the moment. Make it last forever 📷
For Symone Wright-Flowers, Director of Graphic Design and Creative Content at @MEACSports, the work is about more than creating content. It’s about preserving memories student-athletes can carry with them long after their playing days.
Watch Episode 2 of the @BCSportsComm Podcast, hosted by @SedricGranger of Wilmington College (OH)
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Get to know the panelists of the "On the same page: Telling the stories of student-athletes and teams" webinar 🤝
The full video is now available on YouTube! Check it out ⬇️
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We are officially one month out from Membership Appreciation Week 🤩 Mark your calendars for Nov. 2-8 #CelebrateCSC
Information, resources and MORE ⬇️
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"CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard" with DII athletic directors Kim Pate (@UIndyAthletics) and Drew Howard (@FSC_Mocs)
Pate and Howard emphasize the necessity of human-interest storytelling and intentional branding, urging athletic directors to empower sports information staff as vital strategic partners 🤝
Listen now at collegesportscommunicators.c… or on your favorite podcast platform 🔊
Don't miss out, renew your membership for 2026-27 at our lower Early Bird pricing TODAY ⏳ Prices increase on Oct. 1
Learn more and renew here ⬇️
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Submit your questions TODAY by 11:59 pm ET‼️ Mark your calendars for Oct. 5 to view the full webinar
Learn more and submit questions HERE ⬇️
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Tomorrow is the last day to renew your 2026-27 CSC Membership at the lowest Early Bird rates ⏳
CSC memberships are for everyone - including undergraduate students! Renew your membership now ⬇️
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In this episode of "CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard", DII athletic directors Kim Pate (@UIndyAthletics) and Drew Howard (@FSC_Mocs) discuss career growth, leadership, institutional branding and the value of athletics communicators.
Listen now at CSCommunicators.com/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform 🔊
Register today for the Virtual Speed Networking webinar! Meet new people, swap ideas and grow your circle in this fast‑paced, highly interactive session. Learn more on our website
Sign up here ⬇️
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CSC Past President @p_crawf hosted a breakout session at #CALS26 today focusing on strategic communications, brand management and content creation
Pictured (Front of room l-r: CSC Past President Patrick Crawford, Purdue AD Tommy McClelland, Tennessee AD Danny White and West Virginia AD Wren Baker)
Expand your network, exchange ideas and connect with professionals from across the industry at the Virtual Speed Networking webinar!
Register NOW ⬇️
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CSC joins friends and family in mourning the loss of Arnie Sgalio, who passed away Thursday at the age of 72. A CSC Hall of Famer, class of 1997, he served as the organization’s 35th president in 1989-90.
More on Arnie's life and legacy ⬇️
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Join representatives from different divisions of college sports for an inside look at the skills, experiences, and opportunities that shape the profession 💼
Submit your questions by Sept 30 at 11:59 PM ET ⬇️
form.jotform.com/cscommunica…
*This session is pre-recorded & will be available on-demand starting Oct 5 at Noon (ET)
Exactly ONE WEEK away from the Virtual Speed Networking webinar ⏳
🗓️ Wed, Sept. 30
⏰ Noon (ET) / 11 AM (CT) / 10 AM (MT) / 9 AM (PT)
Register here ⬇️
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ICYMI, the on-demand webinar of "Making the most of your CSC membership" is available to watch online
Whether you are new to CSC or returning for another year of learning and engagement, this webinar will help you feel informed, confident and excited for what is ahead!
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The Virtual Speed Networking webinar is set for Wed, Sept. 30! Meet new people, swap ideas and grow your circle in this fast‑paced, highly interactive session 🗣️
Register Now ⬇️
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Congratulations to CSC members who received @NAIA 2026 National Awards Day honors! 👏
⭐️ David Toelle won the Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID Award
⭐️ Josh McDermott received SID of the Year
⭐️ Cindy Potter (CSC Hall of Fame & Past President) entered the Hall of Fame
CSC announces the 2026-27 Inclusion Fellowship Class
Now in its sixth year, the program brings together 15 participants to explore “Advocacy Through Adversity” and gain practical strategies for advancing inclusive practices in college athletics
Learn more about this year's class and the Fellowship ⬇️
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LAST CHANCE: Join us TODAY for our "Making the most of your CSC membership" webinar!
Your CSC membership opens the door to year-round learning, connection, recognition and professional growth, and this webinar will help you take full advantage of everything available to you.
Learn more and register ⬇️: collegesportscommunicators.c…
Nominations for the Academic All-America® Hall of Fame Class of 2027 are open NOW through Nov. 1, 2026 at Midnight (ET)!
Learn more/nomination portal ⬇️
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Hear from Jessica Poole, former CSC president (2022–23) and founding chair of the committee, and Scottie Rodgers, vice president of communications for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and former chair, about the 10th anniversary of CSC’s Inclusion Committee in this episode of "CSC Voices, Why We Belong."
Listen now at CSCommunicators.com/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform 🔊
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Join us Tuesday, September 15, for our "Making the most of your CSC membership" webinar!
Your CSC membership opens the door to year-round learning, connection, recognition and professional growth, and this webinar will help you take full advantage of everything available to you.
Learn more and register ⬇️: collegesportscommunicators.c…
CSC and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced a new awards program to honor CSC members who best promote their institution’s or conference’s student-athletes during the Olympic and Paralympic Games and elite international competitions. Nominations are open now for coverage of the Winter games in Milan-Cortino!
Learn more and nominate ⬇️:
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In this episode of "CSC Voices, Why We Belong" presented by the CSC Inclusion Committee, host Bridget Nash talks with Jessica Poole, former CSC president (2022–23) and founding chair of the committee, and Scottie Rodgers, vice president of communications for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and former chair, about the 10th anniversary of CSC’s Inclusion Committee.
They describe the “day zero” conversations that led to forming the first diversity and inclusion committee among NACDA affiliates, initially focused on Black representation, allyship, and candid problem-solving with a direct line to the board.
Listen now at CSCommunicators.com/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform 🔊
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Nominations for the CSC 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 are now open!
ADs, coaches and colleagues are encouraged to submit nominations through the Friday, October 23 deadline.
Learn more and submit a nomination at CollegeSportsCommunicators.c…
CSC is thrilled to welcome our newest staff member Regina Bolin, who will serve as our director of creative services. Welcome Regina! (@regi_b16)
"We’re thrilled to have Regina join the CSC team. Throughout the process, she stood out not only for her creative talents and experience, but also for her ideas, energy and understanding of the opportunity in front of us. We’re looking forward to what she’ll bring to CSC and to working with her as we continue to elevate our brand, tell the stories of our members and find new and creative ways to engage our CSC community.” - Jason Yaman, CSC Executive Director
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