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SUNDAY, JUNE 9
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
Kickoff Featured Presenter: Dr. Derek Greenfield Confronting Ourselves: Building for Inclusive Excellence in the SID Profession Sunday, June 9, 4:00 - 5:30 PM Sago Ballroom Presented by the CoSIDA Diversity & Inclusion Committee 8549 Featured Speaker: Derek Greenfield, PhD, EdD Diversity & Inclusion Consultant @ProfessorDG
Get ready to be motivated for success! CoSIDA welcomes Dr. Greenfield, an internationally noted dynamic motivational speaker known for his high-energy and thought-provoking sessions. All CoSIDA and NACDA attendees are invited to join this interactive discussion with Dr. Derek Greenfield, an expert on building diversity and inclusion excellence in the workplace. Join us as he educates and inspires while making learning FUN! Welcome Rob Knox – Towson University, Associate Director of Athletic Communications Introduction Maurice Williams – MEAC, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations
GENERAL PROGRAMMING
CoSIDA Listens To You: Membership Survey Follow-Up Sunday, June 9, 11:00 - 11:55 AM Salons 1-3 Facilitator Trip Durham – 2D Consulting, LLC/NACMA Past President Your participation at this session is welcomed so we can further the membership initiatives and programming that CoSIDA offers. Come and ask your questions and contribute your comments as we review the comprehensive membership survey, conducted this past January-February 2019. Meet with CoSIDA Board members, CoSIDA staff and members of our new CoSIDA Advocacy Committee as we talk membership benefits and programs. Come contribute and help make YOUR organization stronger!
Becoming A Stronger Leader At Your Institution: Building Campus-Wide Relationships Sunday, June 9, Noon - 12:50 PM Sago Ballroom Presenters Talareah Campbell - University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC), Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist Stephen Dombroski – St. John's University, Senior Associate AD for External Relations Chris Freet – University of Kansas, Deputy Athletics Director - External Engagement Aaron Saagraves – Cornerstone University, Director of Athletics Moderator Chuck Yahng – Maryville University, Assistant AD of Communications The panel will examine the benefits of working hand-in-hand with different areas of your own department as well as other offices on campus. We will give ideas on enriching your department and campus community via successful communication strategies and we'll offer methods of helping your co-workers with these strategies, too. Downloads: Coming soon
Keep Your Job Interesting & Relevant, CoSIDA Veterans Sunday, June 9, Noon - 12:50 PM Harbor Beach / Marco Island Presenters Jamie Baldwin – Michigan State University, Director of Athletic Communications Charles Bloom – University of South Carolina, Executive Associate Athletics Director Tom Nelson – St. Cloud State University, Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communications Moderator Darrell Orand – Coastal Carolina University, Assistant Director for Media Relations Are you a veteran athletic communications professional? This session will offer practical advice and strategies on how to move up in your career, keep your job interesting, and we will unveil secrets for long-term survival as an SID. Downloads: Coming soon
Golden Rules of Working Successfully With The Media Today Sunday, June 9, 1:00 - 1:50 PM Sago Ballroom Presenters Adam Amin – ESPN, Play-by-Play Announcer Matt Fortuna – The Athletic/President, Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), National College Football Reporter Malcolm Moran – IUPUI Director of Sports Capital Journalism Program and Incoming United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Executive Director Iliana Limon Romero - Orlando Sentinel, Sports Content Director Moderator Jim Powers – Maryville University, Coordinator of Athletic Communications How do you build and maintain effective working relationships with the media and how to develop rapport in 2019 and beyond. We'll examine what the media want and need from athletic communications pros with a panel of national and local TV and print media members and talk about relationship-building between media, coaches and athletic communicators, media accessibility, storytelling techniques and much more.
Leadership Is Action, Not Position: What Kind of Leader Are You? Sunday, June 9, 1:00 - 1:50 PM Harbor Beach / Marco Island Presenters Rob Carolla – CoSIDA Past President Jessica Pare – University of Alabama, Associate Athletics Director for Communications Chris Plonsky – University of Texas, Chief of Staff / Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director Cindy Potter – Columbia (Mo.) College, Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations and Compliance Moderator Erin Bean – St. Leo University, Assistant Athletic Director - External Operations This panel will explore these questions: What kind of leader are you? How do you find out about the traits of other staff members in order to collaborate/work effectively with them? We also will discuss how to empower and how to be a transformational leader in your SID office, in your athletic department and on your campus or in your conference office. Downloads: Coming soon
Position Yourself For A Shift: What Do Your Administrators Need From Athletic Communicators And Us From Them? Sunday, June 9, 2:00 - 2:50 PM Sago Ballroom Presenters Wren Baker – University of North Texas, Director of Athletics, Athletics Josh Manck – Texas A&M Commerce, Associate Athletics Director for Marketing & Communications Tim McMurray – Texas A&M Commerce, Athletics Director Desiree Reed-Francois – UNLV, Director of Athletics Danny White – UCF, Director of Athletics Moderator Andy Seeley – Mountain West Conference, Associate Commissioner, External Communications Strategy With a panel of athletic directors and CoSIDA members from multiple divisions, the discussion will focus on the AD expectations from their athletic communications professionals and athletic communications needs and expectations from ADs. We'll share ideas on collaborations & building relationships and will explore the concept of 'managing up' for SIDs. We will solicit CoSIDA member questions for ADs prior to the session.
Ignite! Power Hour: Speed Networking Sunday, June 9, 3:00 - 3:50 PM Harbor Beach / Marco Island Hosts Olivia Coiro - Syracuse University, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Chelsey Chamberlain - Louisiana State, Assistant Communications Director Paul Smith - Arkansas Tech University, Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Communications Join us for the return of our popular convention networking session! All attendees are invited to the first of two networking sessions at #CoSIDA19. We've got a NEW CoSIDA Wheel of Fortune with prizes and giveaways, too!
MONDAY, JUNE 10
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
We Are Writers: Insider Secrets For Stress-Free Storytelling Monday, June 10, 10:00 - 10:50 AM Harbor Beach / Marco Island 8528 Featured Speaker: Dawn Dugle Author / Speaker / Storyteller Former AP Reporter and Editor @MsWr1te Introduction Lance Franey - Whittier College, Associate Athletic Director for Communications
NCAA LiveStats Discussion Monday, June 10, 11:00 - 11:45 AM Harbor Beach / Marco Island Presenters: Oliver Wells – Genius Sports, Executive Project Manager Jeff Williams – NCAA, Associate Director of Media Coordination and Statistics David Worlock – NCAA, Director of Media Coordination and Statistics Join this session with NCAA staff members and Genius Sports representatives to lead you through discussion of the first year of NCAA LiveStats for basketball and discuss what will be rolled out as new NCAA LiveStats sports statistical software for the 2019-20 academic year – and what's on the horizon. Download: Powerpoint
NACDA Featured Session: John Maxwell Monday, June 10, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Cypress 1 Featured Speaker: John Maxwell, Motivational Speaker
Google Cloud Academic All-America Hall of Fame® & Student-Athlete Session Presented by The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Monday, June 10, 3:40 - 4:20 AM Harbor Beach / Marco Island Presenters: Academic All-America Hall of Fame Inductees: Willie Bloomquist – Arizona State University (baseball); Louise Jandura – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (field hockey/basketball/softball); Nicole Mann – U.S. Naval Academy (women's soccer) NCAA Student-Athletes: Division I: Sam Perelman – Old Dominion Univeristy (men's tennis); Division II: Jacob Renie – University of Indianapolis (swimming and diving); Division III: Samantha "Sammy" Kastner – Notre Dame of Maryland University (field hockey and softball) NAIA Student-Athlete: Gabriella DiDio – Southeastern University (women's soccer) Introduction: Amy Perko - Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, Chief Executive Officer Moderators: Jacob Renie – University of Indianapolis (swimming and diving) Samantha "Sammy" Kastner – Notre Dame of Maryland University (field hockey and softball) Come join our 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-America Hall of Fame® inductees and several student-athlete leaders from the national Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) group. Hear stories from these former and present student-athletes. We'll also have a discussion on current issues pertaining to student-athletes and how CoSIDA members can best strategize with student-athletes to best tell their stories.
GENERAL PROGRAMMING
Trending Topics Rotating topics which run for 30 minutes, three times each; pick three to attend Monday, June 10, 8:00 - 9:50 AM (8-8:30 AM; 8:40-9:10 AM; 9:20- 9:50 AM) Canary and North Tower Rooms listed with each session Topics Balancing Work/Family: Utilizing the Best Job Around to Have the Best Family Life Around Room: Aruba/Bahamas Presenters: David Cohen – Southern Mississippi, Director of Athletics Communication Mark Cohen – TCU, Associate AD for Athletic Communications Melissa Mercogliano – spouse Terri Neely – spouse (of Tony Neely, University of Kentucky, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications and Public Relations) Moderator: Frank Mercogliano – University of New Mexico, Assistant AD-Communications --- NCAA Communications: Branding and Branded Content Room: Canary 2 Presenters: Brian Hendrickson – NCAA, Director of Membership Communications Dana Thomas – NCAA, Director of Digital Communications Learn more about the latest approaches the NCAA is taking to develop and measure content to promote the overall values of college sports and support the NCAA brand. --- NCAA Rules: Tips and Updates For SIDs Room: Canary 4 Presenters: Rachel Baker – University of Kentucky, Executive Associate AD, Compliance & Ticket Operations Danielle Harris – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Associate Commissioner for Compliance and SWA Moderators: David Lentz – NCAA, Assistant Director of Media Coordination and Statistics Tony Neely – University of Kentucky, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Communications and Public Relations How to keep you & your Division I or II school cool with the rules, with a emphasis on sports wagering, the transfer portal, social media, elite athlete experiences and more! --- Side Hustles Room: Grand Cayman/Puerto Rico Presenters: David Plati – University of Colorado, Associate AD/Sports Information Director Don Stoner – Augsburg University, Sports Information Director Ira Thor – New Jersey City University, Director of Athletic Communications and Marketing Download: Powerpoint --- Utilizing Student Workers Room: Canary 1 Presenters: Robbie Gawrys – North Greenville University, Director of Creative Media and Football Communications Michael Smoose – Johnson & Wales University (RI), Associate Atheltics Director Dave Walters – Guilford College, Sports Information Director --- Video Content Ideas for 2019 Room: Canary 3 Presenters: Phil Constantino – Queens University of Charlotte, Director of Broadcasting/Assistant Sports Information Director Wil Fisackerly – Florida Southern College, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Shelby Hild – Illinois State University, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Moderator: Ryan Bower – Florida Southern College, Director of Athletic Communications
Trending Topics Rotating topics which run for 30 minutes, three times each; pick three to attend Monday, June 10, 2:30 - 4:10 PM (2:30-3:00 PM; 3:10-3:40 PM; 3:50-4:20 PM) Canary and North Tower Rooms listed with each session Topics Back to Basics Writing Room: Canary 2 Presenters: David Kiefer – Stanford University, Assistant Director of Communications Malcolm Moran – IUPUI, Director of Sports Capital Journalism Program; and United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) incoming Executive Director Mark Rivera – University of San Francisco, Content Writer & Social Media Specialist Moderator: Rixon Lane – Lander University, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Media Discussion will include: AP style basics and new rules; Storytelling and writing tips and tricks; finding and capitalizing on feature stories;: how to get ideas for stories and best practices for Interviews --- Diversity and Inclusion Interactive Discussion Room: Canary 1 Presenters: Kyle Chilton – BYU, Director of Media Relations-Men's Basketball Jessica Poole – Florida Atlantic University, Senior Associate AD for External Relations Sahar Abdur-Rashid – NCAA, Assistant Director of Championships and Alliances, Media Services This session will use interactive games to highlight all of the similarities and differences that we each have in the hopes of giving CoSIDA members perspective as they seek to create more diverse and inclusive environments at their institutions. --- Financial Planning/Prepping for Retirement Room: Canary 4 Presenter: Richard Karp – Lincoln Financial, Investment Advisor Representative Moderator: Paul Smith – Arkansas Tech University, Associate Athletics Director/Director of Athletic Communications Topics include ideas for living on your current salary and saving funds, preparing for the future and retirement with budgets and investing. --- Media Training for SIDs and Student-Athletes Room: Canary 3 Presenters: David Ceisler – ESPN, Coordinating Producer Danny Kambel – Pacific University (Ore.), Sports Information Director Ashley Robbins – UMass Lowell, Director of Communications Patrick Walsh – Indiana State University, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Moderator: Ira Thor – New Jersey City University, Director of Athletic Communications and Marketing Training the (media) trainers - our members and CoSIDA convention attendees. This panel will help train athletics communicators to provide effective media training to student-athlete and teach SIDs how to run a press conference successfully. So much focus is given to teaching student-athletes what to do, but rarely do we focus on how to teach ourselves how to train student-athletes, both on how to handle media and interviews but also for SIDs on how to run a press conference. This panel will also provide quick-hitting tips for SIDs to provide student-athletes. Download: PDF --- NCAA 4-4 Undergraduate Transfer Rules Relevant to SIDs Room: Grand Cayman/Puerto Rico Presenters: Brandy Hataway – NCAA, Director of Academic and Membership Affairs Jerry Vaughn – NCAA, Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs 2:30-3 PM: Session 1 – NCAA 4-4 Undergraduate Transfer Waiver - Process This session is the first in a three-part series on 4-4 undergraduate transfer waivers. Attendees will be provided with information on the general transfer rules and the 4-4 undergraduate legislative relief waiver process. This session will provide information beneficial to institutional communications staff members who may be interacting with the media or releasing information regarding a 4-4 undergraduate transfer on their campus. 3:10-3:40 PM: Session 2 – NCAA 4- Undergraduate Transfer Waivers - Guidelines During this session, attendees will receive an overview of the NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief undergraduate waiver guidelines and will discuss the most frequently asserted waiver guidelines. This session is most beneficial to attendees who attended the first NCAA Undergraduate 4-4 Transfer Waiver session or have a baseline knowledge of the general transfer rules and the 4-4 undergraduate legislative relief waiver process. This session will provide information beneficial to institutional communications staff members who may be interacting with the media or releasing information regarding a 4-4 undergraduate transfer on their campus. 3:50-4:20 PM: Session 3 – NCAA 4-4 Undergraduate Transfer Waivers – Case Studies During this final session on 4-4 undergraduate transfer waivers, attendees will have an opportunity to discuss example case studies and apply the NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief undergraduate waiver guidelines. Knowledge of the general transfer rules and the 4-4 undergraduate legislative relief waiver process or attendance at the prior NCAA Undergraduate 4-4 Transfer Waiver sessions is highly encouraged. This session will provide information beneficial to institutional communications staff members who may be interacting with the media or releasing information regarding a 4-4 undergraduate transfer on their campus. ---
Post Networking Strategies Room: Aruba / Bahamas Presenters: Jim Abbott – Oklahoma City University, Director of Athletics Amanda Murphy - University of North Florida, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Moderator: Eric Rhew – UNC Wilmington, Assistant Athletic Communications Director Topics include how to stay in touch with the people you meet at the convention and how to continue to grow your network outside of CoSIDA.
Eliminating Communication Gaps: Crossing Generational & Gender Lines Monday, June 10, 4:30 - 5:15 PM Harbor Beach / Marco Island Presenters Kiaira Cooper – University of Idaho, Assistant Director of Media Relations John Painter – Colgate University, Director of Athletic Communications Patti Phillips – Women Leaders in College Sports, Chief Executive Officer Moderator Keri Potts – ESPN, Senior Director of Public Relations Join this panel of administrative leaders in college athletics and other CoSIDA members as we discuss how men and women differ and explore the gender differences in communication styles, leadership styles and influencer tactics - and how to work together to overcome them. Downloads: Coming soon
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
Divisional Day Breakfast With Featured Speaker Presentation of CoSIDA 25-Year Awards and Rising Star Awards Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 - 8:45 AM Sago Ballroom 7:00 - 7:30 AM: Breakfast Buffet 7:30 - 8:00 AM: Awards Presentation (25-Year Awards; Rising Star, College Division; Rising Star, University Division) 8:00 - 8:45 AM: Featured Speaker: Eric Papp Emcee: Amy Yakola – Atlantic Coast Conference/CoSIDA Board of Directors, Executive Associate Commissioner/Chief of External Affairs 8532Featured Speaker: Eric Papp Topic: Productivity at Work; Strategies to Achieve What Matters Agape Leadership, LLC Productivity Expert and Management Trainer @EricPapp
CoSIDA Divisional Day Programming Tuesday, June 11 [Click here] for the full schedule of Divisional Day programming for all divisions.
NACDA Featured Session: Conversation with Power 5 Commissioners Tuesday, June 11, 9:00 - 10:00 AM Cypress 1 Presenters Bob Bowlsby – Big 12 Conference Greg Sankey – Southeastern Conference John Swofford – Atlantic Coast Conference Moderator Charles Davis – Fox Sports
The SID From A Coaches Perspective: Determining and Showcasing Your Value Tuesday, June 11, 1:00 - 1:50 PM Sago Presenters Lindy Brown – Duke University, Associate Sports Information Director Denver Parler – University of Florida, Director of Communications Joe Urso – University of Tampa, Head Baseball Coach Moderator Sean Cartell – University of Texas, Associate Director of Athletic Communications A discussion focusing on determining & showcasing your value, setting expectations and building relationships with the coaching staffs.
What Motivates You? A Guide to Balancing Work/Life and Moving Up in Administration Tuesday, June 11, 2:00 - 2:50 PM Sago Presenters Tyler Cady– Syracuse University, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications DeWayne Peevy – University of Kentucky, Deputy Director of Athletics Jessica Poole – Florida Atlantic University, Senior Associate Director for External Relations Moderator Chelsey Chamberlain – LSU, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Join us and learn how to advocate on your own behalf when it comes to work/life happiness, raises, title promotions, determining and showcasing your value, the power of networking, and how to advance from an SID position into a higher athletic administration role like a senior woman administrator, associate AD or AD role.
Crisis Communications Roundtable Topics Tuesday, June 11, 3:00 - 3:50 PM Sago Presenters KC Culler – Pfeiffer College, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications Nick Joos – University of Missouri, Deputy Athletics Director, Communications Tim Tessalone – USC, Sports Information Director Derek Volner – ESPN, Manager, Communications - College Sports Moderator Frank Mercogliano – University of New Mexico, Assistant AD-Communications Discussion on National Anthem protests to national incidents in your department and in your community; how to handle and help your administration and student-athletes through crises and your key role as a primary communications contact in these crises.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
A Fireside Chat With Katrice Albert on Diversity & Inclusion in Collegiate Athletics Presented by the CoSIDA Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the NACMA Diversity & Inclusion Committee Wednesday, June 12, 8:00 - 8:50 AM Sago Featuring 8527• Katrice Albert – NCAA, Executive Vice President of Inclusion & Human Resources Introduction Tyler Jones – The Ohio State University, Assistant Athletics Director For Fan Engagement Moderator Jessica Poole – Florida Atlantic University, Senior Associate Athletics Director/External Relations Katrice Albert, NCAA Executive Vice President of Inclusion and Human Resources will share her thoughts on how we can be stewards of equity, diversity and inclusion in intercollegiate athletics and how what we do advances awareness, advocacy, action and accountability.
CoSIDA/NACMA Joint Social Media Session: How To Become A Digital Powerhouse Joint Presentation by CoSIDA and NACMA Wednesday, June 12, 9:00 - 9:50 AM Royal Presenters Katie Gillen – Atlanta United FC, Manager of Social Media and Analytics • David Herman – Twiiter, Sports Partnerships Manager • Emily Mannion – The Wendy's Company, Program Partnership Manager • Zach Swartz – The Ohio State University Football Program, Director of Creative Media & Post Production, Moderator
Mind of the Athletic Administrator: Clearer Mind, Better Performance Wednesday, June 12, 10:10 - 11:00 AM Royal Featured Speaker: Dr. Jarrod Spencer Mind of the Athlete, LLC President and Founder Sports Psychologist / Speaker / Author / Consultant @Jarrod_Spencer Introduction: Sam Atkinson, Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Galludet University/CoSIDA Second Vice-President Join us for an inspiring mental wellness training session with Dr. Jarrod Spencer, as his interactive presentation will teach us how the mind works best and how to help raise your self-awareness and confidence. You will walk away with an arsenal of innovative ideas and performance-driven tactics to help you be a better "you," personally and professionally. An author and highly-sought after presenter, Dr. Spencer serves as the sports psychologist for several professional sports teams, individual professionals athletes and works closely with NCAA athletic departments and business executives.
GENERAL PROGRAMMING
The Changing Profession: From SID to Digital Content Producer & More Wednesday, June 12, 8:00 - 8:45 AM Royal Presenters Boone Enser – University at Buffalo, Associate AD/Communications & Broadcasting Brent Harris – Wabash College, Director of Sports Information & Marketing Bill Wagner – DePauw University, Director of Athletics Communications Monyae Williamson – Western Illinois University, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Moderator Joe DiBari – Fordham University, Sports Information Director Downloads: Assets
CoSIDA/NACMA Breakout Sessions Rotating topics which run for 30 minutes, three times each; pick three to attend Jointly, CoSIDA and NACMA will offer eight sessions, with each session running for 30 minutes and repeating three times. Wednesday, June 12, 2:30 - 4:20 PM (2:30 - 3:00 PM; 3:10 - 3:40 PM; 3:50 - 4:20 PM) Royal / Salons / North Tower Rooms Topics Branding: Best Practices for Creating/Maintaining a Good Brand/PR Plan for A Sport Room: Harbor Beach Presenters: Chas Dorman – University of Pennsylvania, Associate Director of Communications/Director of Social Media Ally Keirn – Army West Point, Associate Director of Athletic Communications Mike Richard – Army West Point, Assistant AD for Marketing Gregor Walz – University of Puget Sound, Director of Athletic Communications Moderator: Amy Yakola – Atlantic Coast Conference, Executive Associate Commissioner/Chief of External Affairs Download: PDF --- Content 360 (Editorial Schedules/Workflow & Maintaining a Presence in the Summer) Room: Salon A-B Presenters: Chelsey Chamberlain – LSU, Assistant Communications Director Kyle Piercy – Centre College, Director of Athletic Communications Moderator: Brad Cygan – NAIA, Director of Athletics Communications We will discuss editorial schedules & workflow and offer ideas on creating a content calendar for social media accounts and a comprehensive social media plan for the year. We also will offer tips and ideas on maintaining a social media presence in the summer. Download: Powerpoint --- Creating One Voice On Social Media Room: Salon 13 Presenters: David Herman – Twitter, Manager of Sports Partnerships Justin Moore – George Washington University, Director of Athletic Communications Nick Phillips – American Athletic Conference, Assistant Director of Digital Communications & Social Media How to best create one voice on social media when many people are contributing to your social platforms, and how to find the voice of your school or sport or specific account - and how to maintain it - even with multiple contributors.
Marketing & Fundraising/Sponsorships for Athletics Room: Salon 14 Presenters: J.D. Fox – PrestoSports, Director of Partnerships and Product Management Lance Franey – Whittier College, Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Communications, Marketing & Licensing Joe Browning – UNC Wilmington, Senior Associate Athletic Director Moderator: Dan Ruede – University of New Haven, Associate Director of Athletics Tackling the issues of how athletics communications staffs can help build revenue, how to best collaborate with colleagues in fundraising activities, what do we have to sell to corporate sponsors and a review of techniques and ideas on fundraising for your budget.
Promoting A New Coach and Coaching Hires Room: St. Thomas / West Indies Presenters: Rich Berg – Temple University, Assistant Athletics Director for Football Communications Chris Kutz – Kansas State University, Director of Social Media and Creative Services Kenny Lannou – Kansas State University, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications and Public Relations Matt Tomjack – University of Nebraska, Director of Marketing & Fan Experience Moderator: Bill Dyer – Virginia Tech University, Associate Director of Strategic Communications Discussion will center around capitalizing on your coaching hires. How best to publicize your coaching hires - across all communications platforms - and how to prepare in advance for these major hires.
Social/Digital Gameday Roles Room: Grand Cayman/Puerto Rico Presenters: Tim Brogdon – University of Miami, Director of Digital Strategy Matt Fenton – Messiah College, Director of Athletic Communications Lynnea Phillips – Indiana University, Assistant Director of Digital and Social Media Moderator: Adam Ledyard – East Texas Baptist University, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Who does what on gameday and in gameday operations as it pertains to social media, digital and video productions? Download: Assets
Social Media Engagement Numbers/Analytics Room: Marco Island Presenters: Zach Dirlam – University of Florida, Assistant Director of Communications Jen Galas – University of Georgia, Director of Social Media Strategy & Digital Identity Katie Gillen – Atlanta United FC, Manager of Social Media & Analytics Moderator: Patrick Walsh – Indiana State University, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications How to find, understand and utilize in telling your story and promoting your brand. Download: Powerpoint
Spotlighting Non-Revenue/Olympic Sports: Getting The Word Out Through Communications and Marketing Room: Salon C-D Presenters: Jordan Blad – BYU, Marketing Coordinator Jacob Borcover – UCLA, Associate Director of Marketing Jacob Nicely – University of Maryland, Assistant Director of Marketing Strategy & Fan Experience Moderator: Jenna Willhoit – University of Dayton, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Advice, ideas and practices on promoting and publicizing your non-revenue and Olympic sports programs. Downloads: PDF | Powerpoint
Make It All Count: Final Wrap-Up & Networking Wednesday, June 12, 4:30 - 5:15 PM Royal Hosts Chelsey Chamberlain – LSU, Assistant Communications Director TBA Make all your learning, connections and networking over the course of #CoSIDA19 come together one final time! As #CoSIDA19 comes to a close, join us for a high-energy meetup. Win some CoSIDA swag for the best exchange of ideas and while participating in a convention trivia contest. Yes, there will be giveaways, final takeaways & more!
Closing Social Event: Buses To Disney Springs Wednesday, June 12, Buses begin departure at 5:30 PM; last bus departs Disney Springs at 10 PM
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)
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