2017-18 NAIA-SIDA Continuing Education Series
College Sports Information Directors of America
2017-18 NAIA-SIDA Continuing Education Series
- Watch Past 2017-18 Webinars On-Demand
- CoSIDA Continuing Education Programming, presented by Capital One
The 2017-18 NAIA-SIDA Continuing Education Webinar Series provides insightful and hands-on training programming for fellow SIDs. These sessions are free and all members of CoSIDA are invited to attend, regardless of divisional status. Archived webinars are available to view on-demand through CoSIDA Connect (member only).
The NAIA-SIDA Board is interested in receiving topic ideas and host for upcoming sessions. If you are interested in hosting a webinar or have ideas for topics, please contact Travis Rae, William Woods University Sports Information Director/Champions of Character Coordinator at Travis.Rae@williamwoods.edu.
2017-18 NAIA-SIDA Continuing Education Series Webinar Schedule
Past Webinars - Available Now to watch On-Demand
Live Video Broadcast – Best Practices and Trends in the Industry
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
The May 1st webinar "Online Video Broadcasts – Best Practices and Trends In The Industry" hosted by NAIA-SIDA is now on demand at the link below and in the Connect Resource Library. Lots of great advice and knowledge shared! Download and watch/listen for free.
Watch On-Demand (Member only)
Presenters
Steve Wilson, Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations and Compliance – NAIA (Park University), swilson@park.edu
Jason Dormeyer, Director of Athletic Communications – NCAA D2 (Western Oregon University), dormeyerj@wou.edu
Matt Mahony, Athletics Video and Broadcast Coordinator – NAIA – (Georgia Gwinnett College), mmahony@ggc.edu
Moderator
Danny Day, Assistant Athletic Director – External Relations – NAIA (Corban University), DDay@corban.edu
Writing – Is there a right way? Or are there many ways to write a recap/feature story?
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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Presenters
Rob Knox, Associate Director for Media Relations – Towson University, rknox@towson.edu
Paul Dodson, Sports Information Director – Johnson & Wales University – North Miami, Paul.Dodson@jwu.edu
Phil de Montmollin, Sports Information Director – St. Thomas University, PDeMontmollin@STU.EDU
Moderator
Danny Day, Corban University (NAIA), Director of Athletic Communications, DDay@corban.edu
Work-Life Balance – Is it possible as a Sports Information Director?
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Watch On-Demand (Member only)
Current and past SIDs will take a look at the subject and talk about strategies they’ve used to find a work-life balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while also talking through the challenges that come with being an SID.
Presenters
Wade Steinlage, Director of Athletic Communications, William Penn University, STEINLAGEW@wmpenn.edu
Jeri Nagle, Sports Information Director, Grand View University, jnagle@grandview.edu
Lucia Sanchez, Wellness Advisor and former SID at Johnson and Wales, Lvsanchez2@gmail.com
Moderator
Travis Rae, Sports Information Director, William Woods University, Travis.Rae@williamwoods.edu
Video Content – Latest Trends and Strategies
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Watch On-Demand (Member only)
This session focused on the latest trends and best strategies for your video content with three communication professionals from NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and the NAIA as they discussed how they use videos as they plan, prepare and execute their athletic communication strategies. Included in the on-demand resources are the videos shared during the presentation plus additional videos, and links to resources discussed during the presentation including light kits, fog machines and more.
Presenters
Brandon Hensley, University of the Cumberlands (NAIA), Assistant Sports Information Director, brandon.hensley@ucumberlands.edu
Eric Danner, Western Athletic Conference (NCAA DI), Executive Director of Broadcasting, edanner@wac.org
Ryan Bower, Florida Southern College (NCAA DII), Director of Athletic Communications, rbower@flsouthern.edu
Moderator
Danny Day, Corban University (NAIA), Director of Athletic Communications, DDay@corban.edu
Apps For Schools
December 5, 2017
This December session focused on "apps for schools" and how they make the job easier and help you connect with your target audience. The three communication professionals from NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and the NAIA discussed apps such as DropBox, Box.com, ScoreShots, BoxOutSports and Evernote that they use to plan, prepare and execute their athletic communication strategies.
Watch On-Demand (Member only)
Presenters
Thomas Kolbe, University of Tampa Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, TKOLBE@ut.edu
Kevin McCarty, Kansas State Director of Digital Media, kmccarty@kstatesports.com
Jay Stancil, Union College (Ky.) Director of Strategic Sports Communication, jstancil@unionky.edu
Moderator
Travis Rae, William Woods University Sports Information Director/Champions of Character Coordinator, Travis.Rae@williamwoods.edu
Postseason Coverage
October 24, 2017
Watch On-Demand (Member only)
Presenters
Jake Knabel, Concordia (Neb.) University Director of Athletic Communications, Jacob.Knabel@cune.edu
Zach Shore, Madonna University Director of Sports Information, zshore@madonna.edu
Tyler Stevenson, Indiana Tech Sports Information Director, tdstevenson@indianatech.edu
Moderator
Danny Day, Corban University Director of Athletic Communications, DDay@corban.edu
Social Media Trends and Best Practices
October 3, 2017
Watch On-Demand (Member only)
Social media apps and memes were discussed and reviewed and audience questions were answered about social media strategies and engaging with fans.
Presenters
Josh Booth, Bethel University Sports Information Director, jbooth@bethelks.edu
Katie Gwinn Hewitt, University of Michigan Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, akgwinn@umich.edu
Jay Moline, Kansas State University Director of Social Media and Digital Engagement, jmoline@kstatesports.com
Moderator
Travis Rae, William Woods University Sports Information Director/Champions of Character Coordinator, Travis.Rae@williamwoods.edu
Tips/Tricks and Trends in Photoshop
September 5, 2017
Watch On-Demand (Member only)
Presenters shared great tips/tricks and updating you on the latest trends in the industry when it comes to Photoshop. As the Sports Information Director role is constantly changing and the use of graphics/photos becomes more and more prevalent, it is important to know not only the basics of how to easily utilize Photoshop for your needs, but also learning some of the more advanced techniques within Photoshop to go along with knowing all that the program can provide you and your school is a skill that all Sports Information Directors should have.
Presenters
Nikki Roeder, Graceland University Sports Information Director, nroeder1@graceland.edu
Sammi Wellman, California Baptist University Director of Sports Information, swellman@calbaptist.edu
Moderator
Danny Day, Corban University Director of Athletic Communications, DDay@corban.edu
Calendar
Important Dates
- 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
- 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
- 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
- 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
- 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
- 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
- 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
- 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
- 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. Softball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
- 06/16/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Nomination Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
- 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
- 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
- 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
- 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
- 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
- 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
- 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
- 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
