College Sports Communicators
College Sports Communicators is the premier membership association for all strategic, creative and digital professionals working in intercollegiate athletics across all levels for colleges, universities and conferences across the United States and Canada.
CSC provides year-round leadership, community, professional development/education, recognition and advocacy for its 4,400 members.
Founded in 1957 as the College Sports Information Directors of America, the organization rebranded in 2022 to position itself as a more inclusive organization for communicators in all types of roles and to lead an industry change where strategic and creative professionals are more aligned.
CSC’s signature work includes the annual CSC Unite convention each June and the administration of the prestigious Academic All-America® program and Hall of Fame. Since 1952, more than 42,000 of the world’s most elite student-athletes have been recognized with Academic All-America status in all sports.
College Sports Communicators
Autism Acceptance Month - Navigating neurodiversity: Late diagnosis and adapting to thrive in athletics communications
In conjunction with Autism Acceptance Month, this podcast features Cadence "Cadie" Pierce and Liz Holbrook — communications professionals who open up about their experiences with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodivergent conditions. Joined by hosts Tony Venegas and Megan O’Brien, they dive into the challenges and strengths that come with being neurodivergent in the fast-paced world of athletic communications.
From late diagnoses and navigating misconceptions, to thriving in chaotic environments and redefining communication in the workplace, this conversation offers insight and suggestions on navigating neurodiversity in college sports communications. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, work in athletics, or want to better understand and support colleagues and student-athletes, this episode offers something meaningful for everyone.
Panelists:
- Cadence Pierce, Wilmington College Graduate Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
- Liz Holbrook, University of Evansville Director of Media Relations
- Tony Venegas, Belmont Abbey College Director of Athletics Communications
- Megan O’Brien, Monmouth University Assistant Director of Athletic Communications