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
From SID to University President: Lessons in Leadership | Dr. Thomas Newsom | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC
Guest: Dr. Thomas Newsom, Pittsburg State University President
From stat sheets to the president’s office, Dr. Thomas Newsom’s path to leading Pittsburg State University is a story of growth, gratitude, and genuine connection. The former student-athlete and athletics communicator shares how lessons learned on the field — and in the press box — continue to shape his approach to leadership today.
In this conversation, we explore:
- How relationships built on shared experiences and trust create lasting impact.
- Why authenticity and humility remain essential in every leadership role.
- The value of embracing “drinking from the fire hose” as a mindset for learning.
- Why Division II holds a special place in his heart — and what “Life in the Balance” really means.
- What it means to be an unapologetic athletics president and champion for student success.
- How family, faith, and favorite 80s anthems keep him grounded outside the office.