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This feature is part of our series of profiles showcasing members throughout the CoSIDA membership during the celebration of CoSIDA Membership Recognition Week for 2020-21. See more features at CoSIDA.com/ThankYourSID.

Brad Cygan – NAIA, Director of Athletics Communications
by Tommy Chasanoff – University of the Cumberlands, Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Information / CoSIDA Membership Recognition Committee Vice Chair

Brad Cygan has worked at the NAIA national association, located in Kansas City, Missouri, since July 2018 as Director of Athletics Communication. Cygan also has been principle media relations contact for Missouri Baptist University Athletics and was SID at Lindenwood University. He entered the SID profession after work in corporate public relations and staffing companies.

In September of 2015, he was named NAIA National Sports Information Director of the Year after earning the American Midwest Conference SID of the Year honors.

In this video interview, he talks about athletic communications values and being service oriented, how the NAIA has taken the national lead in Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) issues and protocols for student-athletes, and the NAIA’s relationship with PrestoSports.

At the 2019 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship with fellow SIDs (L-R) Andrew Tew (Southeastern), Kevin Devrient (Keiser), Zach Wadley (Marian), Scott Barker (Columbia College), David Haney (University of Mobile) and Cygan.

On a fitness regimen, Cygan takes cooking classes.

Cygan with a cardboard cutout of LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron, taken in Grambling, La., after the 2019 NAIA Football National Championship.

Cygan with fellow SID’s (L-R) Scott Barker (Columbia College) and Ben Mizera (Fontbonne University).

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Calendar

Important Dates

All Events +

• 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

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