Young professionals spotlight: Three up, three down with Dominique Del Prete
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Three Up, Three Down is a Q&A series aimed at highlighting young members of the College Sports Communicators membership, their career paths and what they enjoy in their roles on a day-to-day basis.
Young professionals spotlight: Three up, three down with Dominique Del Prete, assistant director of athletic communications at Union College (NY)
by Lynn Walsh – College of Charleston, Director of Athletics Communications and Creative Content @_lynnw
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Dominique Del Prete has found her place. Now entering her second year as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Union College (NY), Del Prete has fulfilled several different roles at several different institutions and organizations. Not only has she found her place, but through her travels has found her people.
From the Manchester Monarchs to UVA Wise, and Ohio University to Union College, Del Prete has exuded her passion for sports and her student-athletes every step of the way.
Now entering your second year at Union, what were some of the highlights from year one?
My first year at Union and full-time in the athletic communications space was a little crazy, but one that helped me grow personally and professionally.
Throughout the year, we collaborated with a hockey student-athlete in support of C.O.C.O.A. House, a local non-profit that provides an after-school safe space for inner-city youth. His efforts generated support from both Union alumni and the local community. From that support, he successfully provided resources to help renovate C.O.C.O.A. House and made a substantial donation to their holiday toy drive. It was truly special seeing first-hand the impact this student-athlete created not just for current C.O.C.O.A. House kids, but also for future members of the program.
I was also fortunate to gain experience in hosting two NCAA Regionals (DI Men’s Ice Hockey & DIII Men’s Lacrosse) in my first year and take in lessons on what’s required to host and support an NCAA event.
Out of everything I’ve experienced this past year, the one moment that sticks out most to me was during Union’s appearance in the 2022 NCAA DIII Men’s Lacrosse Championship Game.
As our team was about to take the field for warm-ups, I had a moment to take everything in alongside the people I worked closest with – our Director of Athletic Communications, Steve Sheridan, and our Athletic Communications Assistant, Michael Mason. I don’t remember any of us speaking, but as we stood on the field together, I couldn’t have asked for a better moment to cap off what was a wild and incredible first year.
Del Prete (right) with Union coworkers Michael Mason and Steve Sheridan at the 2022 NCAA DIII men's lacrosse championship game.
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