College Sports Information Directors of America

Spring 2020 CoSIDA 360 Magazine Available Now, In Digital Format Only

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spring 2020 issue of CoSIDA 360 Magazine is available now, in digital format only, for the first time since the publication's release in February 2016. It's our full intention to resume printing and delivering to your mailbox with the Summer issue.

In this issue, we hear from many members about how they are coping with working from home with no live sporting events to cover. In Herb Vincent's final presidental column, he urges members to continue to focus on student-athletes, take care of yourself and to stay connected with family and friends.

The expanded issue covers a range of topics in the hopes that you'll be inspired, motivated and comforted by the stories and advice offered. DePauw AD Stevie Baker-Watson challenges you to adopt a "growth" mindset to reach your full potential. Aaron Morse of Bates College writes about members who are staying ahead of the curve by embracing the latest technologies such as Blinder, NCAA LiveStats and the new kid on the block Athlyte. Olivia Coiro and Syracuse point guard Tiana Mangakahia offers us a personal story of ultimate trust. All this, plus job seekers tips, mentorship program updates, salary survey information and plenty of member stories.

View the digital version of the magazine's Spring 2020 issue at this link: https://publications.provationsgroup.org/publications/CoSIDA360-Spring-Issue-2020/#page=1.

Got something to say about any of the topics below? Start a discussion about these stories on our online member forum CoSIDA Connect.

Check out these stories and more:

From the President's Desk with CoSIDA – Extraordinary Times – by President Herb Vincent
Perspectives From Outside The Profession: Embracing a Growth Mindset – by Stevie Baker-Watson
Cover Story: Working From Home – by Beau White
Ahead of the Curve: Creating Efficiencies Through Emerging Technology – by Aaron Morse
WFH Top 10
Pets of CoSIDA – by Eric Rhew
+ Photo Gallery
Tough With T – by Olivia Coiro
Giving You the Data – by Laurie Bollig
More than Able – by Tommy Chasanoff
Own Your Interview – by Travis Jarome
Reliving Conventions Past
Fulfilling A Dream – by Cannon Dees
Mentorship Program To Debut Changes for 2020-21 – by Laurie Bollig
Calgary's Iron Man – by Jack Neumann
The SID Life with Alan Babbitt, Lisa Champagne, Sean Daniels and Mark Rivera – compiled by Barb Kowal

Have an idea for a future issue or interested in contributing as a writer? Contact Beau White at beauwhite@cosida.com.

About CoSIDA 360

The print and digital magazine was one of the new CoSIDA membership initiative undertaken during the 2015-16 academic year which included the January 26, 2016 launch of our CoSIDAConnect online community; the CoSIDA mentorship program; new text messaging service; and CoSIDA After Hours social program.

CoSIDA 360's aim is to celebrate telling our members' stories, to educate our members, and to advocate for the profession and its professionals. The print magazine is mailed to every current CoSIDA member and also distributed to athletic directors, conference commissioners and external CoSIDA stakeholders. A new issue of the glossy stock magazine is released each February, May, August and November.

CoSIDA Director of Creative Services Beau White serves as editor and designer of CoSIDA 360 with assistance from board member and CoSIDA secretary Jeff Hodges, North Alabama Assistant Athletic Director/Communications; and CoSIDA staff members Doug Vance, Executive Director; Will Roleson, Associate Executive Director; Barb Kowal, Director of Professional Development & External Affairs; and Laurie Bollig, Director of Membership Engagement. CoSIDA thanks Provations Group of Lexington, Kentucky for its partnership in the production and printing of CoSIDA 360.

View past issues of CoSIDA 360 here.

To send feedback on the magazine or any CoSIDA initiative, contact a member of the staff or email: info@cosida.com.

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