This academic year, the athletic communications/SID professionals from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) are rolling out a monthly series of calls and/or webinars on topical communications issues. The calls are open to all CoSIDA members.
This effort is being coordintated by CoSIDA's NAIA-SIDA leadership group.
The next call is scheduled for April, with a date and time TBA.
The last call took place on March 26 - "Helping out Local Media" - and the discussion was led by Justin Jarrett of the University of South Carolina Beaufort (UCSB).
Please see the schedule below. As more information becomes available, the schedule will be updated.
Upcoming NAIA-SIDA Scheduled Teleconferences/Webinars
Call-in Information
Number: 1-866-951-1151
Passcode: 4370118
Final Call of 2013-14 Academic Year
APRIL (date, time and presenters TBA)
Graphic Design Tips
On-demand audio from prior monthly calls (mp3 files)
OCT. 29: Social Media Tips
Presenters: Union College (Ky.) Sports Information Director Jay Stancil and Marian Assistant AD/SID Geoff Sherman
Audio archive of call for on-demand listening
NOV. 26: Communicating with ADs/Coaches
Presenters: Steve Wilson, Park University Sports Information Director
Audio archive of call for on-demand listening
JAN. 23: Promotion of Scholar-Athlete Programs
Comparison of NAIA Scholar Athlete & CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-America® Programs: Best practices in nominations & promoting your student-athletes
Presenter: Josh Gleason (Goshen)
Audio archive of call for on-demand listening
FEB. 20: Teamwork: Integrating Sports Information and Sports Marketing
Presenters: John Phillips, Director of Athletics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alison Smalling, Sports Information Director, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Jenni Craig, Director of Sports Marketing & Promotions, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Audio archive of call for on-demand listening
MARCH 26: Helping Out the Local Media - Justin Jarrett
University of South Carlina Beaufort (UCSB)
Moderator: Aaron Sagraves, Davenport University
Audio archive of call for on-demand listening