All Things CSC: February Updates from President Kevin Trainor

February 25, 2025

in CSC News,

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All Things CSC: February Updates from President Kevin Trainor

College Sports Communicators names Jason Yaman as new executive director

Jason Yaman (YAY-man), a 23-year veteran within college athletics and sports communications, has been named the next executive director of College Sports Communicators (CSC). Yaman most recently served as associate commissioner of The Southern Conference. He becomes the fourth executive director in the organization’s history.

He will assume his leadership role with CSC on March 10. Click here to read the full release.

Compensation & Career Satisfaction Survey - deadline Feb. 28, 2025

In partnership with the CSC Advocacy Committee, CSC is asking for your participation to complete our 2025 Career Satisfaction & Communications Industry Member Surveys. The first survey is the 2025 CSC Member Institution Communications Staff Research Survey, and was delivered to account custodians / department heads. The second survey is the 2025 CSC Compensation & Career Satisfaction Survey for all members. The deadline for responses to both surveys is Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Those who opt in at the end of the survey will have the opportunity to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Only one response per school will be required for the institutional survey. Click here to complete the individual survey.

#CSCUnite25 registration and hotel reservations - Now open!

Registration for CSC Unite, as well as hotel reservations, are now open! The convention will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort on June 8-11, 2025. Early Bird pricing ends April 4, so make sure to register beforehand to receive the best rate.

Prior to registering, please ensure your CSC membership dues are paid for 2024-25. If you are not a current member, but your school or conference office has an All-In membership, ask your CSC account custodian to add you to the group membership. Click here to learn more and register for #CSCUnite25!

2024-25 Creative & Digital Design Contest

CSC announces new offerings and updated rules for 2024-25 Creative & Digital Design Contest. Some of the enhancements and highlights this year include: transition of contest into new awards portal (same portal as Academic All-America), new contest for Video Portfolio of the Year, entry limits for general contests, expansion of non-gameday graphics into three categories, and continued emphasis on recognizing the best work in every division.

Portfolio contest winners will be announced live on stage at #CSCUnite25. Application deadlines: “Portfolio” contests - April 7 at Midnight (ET); General contests - May 4 at Midnight (ET). Click here to learn more and submit your work.

2025-26 CSC Grants & Scholarships

Applications for 2025-26 CSC Grants & Scholarships are open now through Friday, April 4. Opportunities include Undergraduate Scholarships, a Postgraduate Scholarship, CSC Member/Child Scholarships and an Internship Grant. Apply at cscommunicators.com/scholarships

Vital Keys to Team Building | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard Ep. 4

Guest: Jimmy Stanton, University of Oregon Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications

In this Beyond the Scoreboard podcast, we hear Stanton's insights and lessons learned on leadership following his stops in both pro and college sports; building a great staff culture; and his best advice for sports communicators and creatives to stand out in our evolving landscape of college athletics. Listen now!

Job transactions & member news

We are looking for your help in gathering the exciting things going on with our members. Whether it is a new job, retirement, honors or other news we need you to get the word to us! Visit the links below to help share member news with us.

Submit job transactions at CSCommunicators.com/transactions
Submit member news at CSCommunicators.com/news

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Important Dates

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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, College Division)

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)