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.
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Mentorship Matters: Giving and receiving with impact | Career Services and Mentorship webinar
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: "Mentorship Matters: Giving and receiving with impact"
Presented by the Career Services Committee and the Mentorship Committee
Mentorship is a dynamic relationship rooted in trust, curiosity, and mutual growth. Whether you're offering guidance or seeking it, this session will explore how to bring your best self to the table as both mentor and mentee.
We'll discuss how to lead with professional authenticity, prepare thoughtfully, and follow up with intention. Participants will learn how mentorships - whether brief or long-term - can thrive across departments, institutions, and career stages. We'll highlight the value of both internal and external mentors, and how understanding people is key to building strong connections.
No matter your role or level, there's always something new to learn and someone to learn from. Join us to discover how mentorship can spark personal and professional development, and leave with practical strategies to build relationships that matter.
Hear from panelists:
- Josh Yonis (Moderator) - Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Communications - Conference USA
- Bryce Johnson – Director of Athletic Communications - Guilford College
- Kristen Keller – Associate Athletic Director, Sports Brands & Communications - University of Southern California
- Joe Reinsch – Assistant Commissioner - The Pacific West Conference
- Jennifer Lynne Williams – Chief Development Officer - USA Basketball Foundation
This webinar is presented as a collaboration between the Career Services Committee and the Mentorship Committee.
This session is pre-recorded and is available on-demand starting Tuesday, October 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET in the hub and on CSC channels such as YouTube and podcasts. Visit CollegeSportsCommunicators/ProfessionalDevelopment for a complete list of available professional development opportunities.