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.
Episodes
179 episodes
Finding belonging | Jalen Brandy | CSC Voices, Why We Belong
CSC Voices: Why We Belong is provided by the CSC Inclusion CommitteeHost Dawnisha Franklin interviews Jalen Brandy, an athletic communications assistant at Buffalo State University, about belonging in college sports communi...
The bio files: Writing player bios & new hire releases that work | 2026 CSC U Summit
Session 4They may not be the most glamorous assignments, but student-athlete bios and coaching staff releases are essential pieces of athletic communications. This session will cover best practices for writing and maintaining bios, craf...
Build your creative toolkit: Designing efficiently for athletic communications | 2026 CSC U Summit
Session 3Creative content is a major part of modern athletic communications – but it doesn’t have to take hours to produce. This session will explore how sports communicators can use tools like Canva and Adobe to build consistent brandin...
Communicators roundtable: The moments that make the job worth it | 2026 CSC U Summit
Session 2Join fellow sports communicators for an open roundtable conversation about the parts of the profession that make the long hours worthwhile. From memorable game-day moments to the relationships built with student-athletes and coa...
Juggling game day: Time management for the modern college sports communicator | 2026 CSC U Summit
Session 1When everything feels urgent, how do you decide what actually comes first? This session will focus on practical time management strategies for sports communicators – planning ahead for busy competition days, communicating priori...
Building a Championship Culture | Jason Verdugo & Marie Stroman | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCGuests:Marie Stroman, American Rivers Conference CommissionerJason Verdugo, UW-Eau Claire Director of AthleticsIn this episode of <...
Seal the deal: Interview strategies that win | On-demand webinar
"Seal the deal: Interview strategies that win"Presented by the Career Services CommitteeLanding a role in college athletics communications requires preparation, confidence, and the ability to shine at every stage of the interview ...
There’s no one playbook: finding your path in college athletics communications | On-demand webinar
"There’s no one playbook: finding your path in college athletics communications"Presented by the CSC U CommitteeCareers in college athletics communications don’t come with a single playbook. Join this panel discussion to hear from p...
When moments go viral: Preparing for the unexpected | On-demand webinar
"When moments go viral: Preparing for the unexpected"Presented by the Professional Development and Education CommitteeWhen something goes viral, every second counts. This session explores how communicators can plan for potential vir...
Raising the standard for hosting memorable championships | On-demand webinar
"Raising the standard for hosting memorable championships"Presented by the Professional Development and Education CommitteeHosting a championship requires thoughtful preparation, strong communication, and a commitment to elevating t...
Evolving the role: navigating traditional sports information and digital media | On-demand webinar
"Evolving the role: navigating traditional sports information and digital media"Presented by the Young Professionals CommitteeThe role of the college sports information director continues to evolve as new platforms, technologies, an...
Leadership, Transparency, and Two Decades of March Madness | David Worlock | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCGuest: David Worlock, NCAA Director of Media Coordination and StatisticsWe’re joined by CSC Hall of Famer and NCAA Director of Media Coordination and Statisti...
Behind the mic: mastering sports broadcasting | On-demand webinar
"Behind the mic: mastering sports broadcasting"Presented by the Canadian College Sports Communicators CabinetStep inside the world of sports broadcasting with a panel of experienced industry professionals. This professional developm...
Draft day ready: Preparing for a career in sports communications | On-demand webinar
"Draft day ready: Preparing for a career in sports communications"Presented by the CSC U CommitteeIn a competitive industry, preparation matters. This webinar equips students with the tools needed to stand out in the sports communic...
The evolving role of content creators in college athletics | Tyson Hutchins & Jared Kleinstein | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCGuests: Tyson Hutchins, Associate AD for Creative Strategy, BYUJared Kleinstein, Founder & President, GondolaBYU Associate ...
AI in action: how FanWord supports today’s communicators | On-demand webinar
"AI in action: how FanWord supports today’s communicators"Presented by the Professional Development and Education CommitteeNo matter the division or level of competition, athletic communicators are navigating new challenges in h...
Leading with Purpose in the NAIA | Jim Carr | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCGuest: Jim Carr, NAIA President & CEONAIA President & CEO Jim Carr joins Trip Durham to talk about the evolving landscape of small-college athle...
Managing the Academic All-America® voting period with confidence | On-demand webinar
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: "Managing the Academic All-America® voting period with confidence"Presented by the Academic All-America® Core Program and Professional Development and Education CommitteesAfter Academic All-America® nominations ar...
Tips for preparing a standout Academic All-America® nomination | On-demand webinar
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: "Tips for preparing a standout Academic All-America® nomination"Presented by the Academic All-America® Core Program and Professional Development and Education CommitteesAcademic All-America® honors are reserved fo...
The team behind the team: A look at what college sports communicators do | CSC U webinar
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: "The team behind the team: A look at what college sports communicators do"Presented by the CSC U CommitteeEver wonder who’s behind the highlights, graphics, and stories that showcase your favorite college teams? J...
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 CommitteeMentorship is a dynamic relationship rooted in trust, curiosity, and mutual growth. Whet...
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, LLCGuest: Dr. Thomas Newsom, Pittsburg State University PresidentFrom stat sheets to the president’s office, Dr. Thomas Newsom’s path to leading Pittsburg State ...
Students are our most valuable resource – but how do we recruit, train and retain them? | Young Professionals webinar
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: "Students are our most valuable resource – but how do we recruit, train and retain them?"Presented by the Young Professionals Committee and the Professional Development and Education CommitteeStudents are our indu...
Life at Full Speed: Presidency, Marathons & Momentum | Patrick Crawford | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCGuest: Patrick Crawford, 2025-26 CSC President and Purdue University Associate AD for Strategic CommunicationsFrom becoming CSC President earlier than expected...
Listening & Leadership | Andrea Williams | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLCGuest: Andrea Williams, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Director of Intercollegiate AthleticsIn this CSC Voices: Beyond the Scoreboard episode, UIC Direc...
