College Sports Communicators

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 Committees

After Academic All-America® nominations are submitted, the next phase begins: voting. This step is just as important and much easier to manage with a clear plan and the right tools. If you're just getting started or...

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 Committees

Academic All-America® honors are reserved for college student-athletes who excel in both their sport and the classroom. Behind every successful nomination is a strategic, well-prepared effort by communicators and administr...

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: "The team behind the team: A look at what college sports communicators do"
Presented by the CSC U Committee

Ever wonder who’s behind the highlights, graphics, and stories that showcase your favorite college teams? Join us for a conversation with professionals from across athletic communications as they share how they bring college sports to life. Learn what it takes to tell the stories of s...

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...

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 ...

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 Committee

Students are our industry’s most valuable resource. With the myriad of responsibilities on our ever-growing to-do lists, we all turn to students to help fill the gaps. But how do we recruit, train an...

CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC

Guest: Patrick Crawford, 2025-26 CSC President and Purdue University Associate AD for Strategic Communications

From becoming CSC President earlier than expected to many life firsts (homeownership, parenthood, and marathons!), Patrick Crawford’s 2025 has been full of milestones. In this conversation, he shares how people-first leadership, adaptability, and a forwa...

CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC

Guest: Andrea Williams, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

In this CSC Voices: Beyond the Scoreboard episode, UIC Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Andrea Williams sheds light on modern leadership in sports athletics — from mastering the art of listening to defining servant and situational leadership. With ove...

CSC Award-Winning Female Leaders Dani Gariglio (Davidson) and Katie Gonzales (Illinois Wesleyan)

Host: Trip Durham, Founder, 2D Consulting, LLC

Length: 26:33

This podcast features Katie Gonzales and Dani Gariglio, two young leaders and “rising stars” in the College Sports Communicators organization, as they discuss their career paths, leadership philosophies, and the importance of building strong relation...

Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast with the Father-Daughter Duo of Bob Beretta (St. Bonaventure) and Julia Beretta (Penn State)

Host: Trip Durham, Founder, 2D Consulting, LLC

In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard podcast, host Trip Durham sits down with a father-daughter duo currently working in NCAA Division I athletics: Bob Beretta, a CSC Hall of Fame inductee in 2020 who has his roots in athletic communications/sports informatio...

Designed for young professionals in college athletics, this engaging webinar explores how to identify the right career opportunities for you and how to build a strong foundation in the industry. Gain practical insights on aligning personal values with institutional culture, navigating the early stages of their careers, and positioning themselves for long-term success. Watch now to learn from leaders of the Young Professional Commit...

Session 3: Making the Jump into the Profession to Thrive and Survive:  Build alliances and communicate like a boss

What are the keys to success for today's athletics communicators? What are the hard skills and soft skills that will get your recognized and valued? The presenters talk about these keys and skills and also about the art to proper professional communications - going beyond being buried in our screens.
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Session 2 - Writing is NOT a lost art: How-tos and strategies when creating creative content

How do you write for your department in 2025 and beyond? Join leading CSC writers and creative members who will offer how-to's, tips, advice and tools for writing effectively, asking the right interview questions, formulating your ideas, and making sure your social/digital/feature storytelling is spot on.

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Session 1 - The art of research (it never ends): Research leads to effective storytelling and getting your work noticed

How to find the best stories and notes to share on your communications platform and with media members, streaming broadcasters, etc. You'll learn more on pitching stories, finding important information for game notes, etc. and what the media need to create feature stories or handle your broadcasts.

In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard podcast, host Trip Durham sits down with Jason Yaman, the new Executive Director of CSC as of March 2025. In this in-depth conversation, Yaman shares insights into his career journey, leadership philosophy, and the challenges and opportunities facing athletic communicators and creatives in today’s evolving college athletics landscape.

A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Yaman most recently s...

Game plan for content: Creative strategies for social media and websites outside of competition seasons

The panelists discussed strategies and examples of content you can create when the competition stops for a team or for the summer months. They shared how they navigate and prioritize content during the offseason. From storytelling and athlete features to creative social campaigns and planning strategies, setting timeline...

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 communication...

Guest: Andy DeVito, The Ohio State University Director, Creative Services & Branding

Hosted by: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC

A Buckeye through and through, Andy DeVito has dedicated nearly 20 years to Ohio State University’s athletics department, shaping the visual identity of one of the most iconic brands in college sports. As the director of creative services & branding, Andy has played a major role in the massive transf...

How to Collaborate Within Your Department, Across Campus & With Conference Colleagues

This on-demand webinar is geared towards assisting new athletic communications and creative professionals (those in years 1-3 of their professional careers), those who are emerging/aspiring professionals (graduate students, graduate interns, undergraduate students) and those who are interested in college sports communications/creative...