College Sports Information Directors of America

Hey there, College Sports Communicators!

This is your 2025-26 president, Patrick Crawford, with your October updates. Because I’m always on the go, I attempted to bring you along with me in my October video as I moved about the past week and weekend.

The big update: I am a new dad. My wife Alyssa and I welcomed our first child on September 13. Of course, Colin Crawford chose a college football Saturday for his arrival. I have yet to show him Photoshop, InDesign, Twitter or Instagram. But, we have gone to Target. He’ll be working on LEGO sets with Dad soon enough.

Let me run down a few quick CSC reminders:

• Get your CSC memberships renewed for the 2025-26 year! Your school, conference office or organization cannot fully participate in the numerous offerings and benefits of membership without getting that squared away for the year. That includes Academic All-District nominations and voting, Academic All-America® awards, our numerous career recognition awards and so many professional development opportunities.
• The nomination process for the increasingly popular 30 Under 30 award is underway. To get a nomination in for the Class of 2025, please submit by Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at Midnight (ET).
• Speaking of Academic All-America, nominations for this year’s inductees into the Academic All-America® Hall of Fame are due on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at Midnight (ET).
• Looking ahead to next month, Membership Appreciation Week runs from Nov. 4-9, 2025. Graphic templates, flyers, broadcast ready scripts and videos, and other materials are available!
• And a shoutout, CSC’s professional development committee has great stat-keeping content available. Check out those webinars and more on CSCommunicators.com/ProfessionalDevelopment.

As I made this first video, I realized we can call this “CSC with PC”. That might not catch on. But until next time, thank you for your continued membership and participation in CSC, and for always elevating our profession. Have a great October!

Patrick Crawford
2025-26 CSC President

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Related News

• CSC membership approves Executive Board of Directors for 2026-27; Matt Panto of The Ivy League to serve as 73rd CSC president — May 27, 2026
• CSC with PC: April updates from President Patrick Crawford — April 29, 2026
• CSC Unite 2026: Virtual Business Meeting — April 28, 2026

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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