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by Eric McDowell
Chair, CoSIDA U Committee
We are truly excited for a new and innovative project for CoSIDA and we have some more big news!
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JUNE 8.
Our first ever
CoSIDA U Camp presented by Capital One will now feature drawings for promotional prizes after each panel, and a special grand prize drawing will take place at the end of the event on June 26.
The
CoSIDA U Camp presented by Capital One will be held on Monday June 25 & Tuesday, June 26 at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis prior to the CoSIDA Convention in nearby National Harbor, Maryland.
One lucky registered camp attendee will receive a complimentary registration to the 2019 CoSIDA Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, taking place June 9-12, 2019! The value of this registration to the four-day event is worth a minimum of $300, and will include the professional development panels and breakout sessions, specific divisional day programming, the Job Seekers/Career Center program, networking time, awards luncheons, receptions and socials, the Google Cloud Academic All-America Hall of Fame Induction gala – all the advantages provided to the 3,000=plus members of the College Sports Information Directors of America!
Other prizes at the CoSIDA U Camp includes apparel and items from the CoSIDA U Committee members’ schools and conferences, as well as from the NAIA and NCAA national offices.
This new CoSIDA U Camp event is affordable and
all-inclusive with a baseball game and picnic, panels designed for students and newcomers, breakfast, a personal networking Q&A lunch, and a certificate of completion. All this for a low registration fee of just $59. The Crowne Plaza is the official hotel of the CoSIDA U Camp and rooms are still available.
Register for the Camp and Hotel
here.
Updated event schedule:
Mon., June 25:
Check in available at 3:00 p.m.
at Crowne Plaza Annapolis, 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Vans depart at 4:30 p.m.
to Prince George’s Stadium, 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716
Bowie BaySox vs. Akron
(if you are driving to the stadium please plan on arriving by 5:00 p.m.)
Check in at the stadium 5:00 p.m. includes game and picnic tickets and game notes.
Pre-game festivities include speakers from the BaySox and the picnic.
Two attendees will be selected for the ceremonial “first pitch.”
Tues., June 26:
All events at the Queen Anne Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis
7:30 - 8:20 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 - 9:20 a.m So You Want to be an SID?
Presenters: Steve Flegel (Whitworth), Chevonne Mansfield (LEAD1), Andrew Mindeman (Covenant)
Learn and review the basics of the sports communications profession. What are the core components of the job? What are the expectations and differences for the varied levels and divisions? What you need to know.
9:30 – 10:20 a.m. Resume, Search & Find GPS
Presenters: Ryan Bower (Florida Southern), Danny Kambel (Pacific, Ore.), Meghan O'Brien (ECAC)
Discussion centers around building your resume, job search tips and getting noticed, to preparing and handling interviews. This panel will be your "GPS" guide to help get you ready for that next position. You will also hear thoughts from those who hire entry-level positions.
10:30 – 11:20 a.m. Need to Knows from Media Pros
Presenters: Jim Powers (Maryville) with local media members (TBA)
Broadcast and print media professionals will talk about their game preparation needs, how to pitch a feature, developing a relationship and communication with the media to benefit you and your student-athletes.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Networking Q&A Lunch
Enjoy lunch with other attendees and members of the CoSIDA U Committee for questions and discussions.
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Hands on Table Topics
Featuring: Brian Henry (West Florida), Wendy Mayer (CoSIDA Programming Chair), Dan O’Connell (Towson, retired), Sammi Wellman (Cal Baptist), and more
Attendees will learn first-hand about these important attributes of the profession, with rotating sessions for InDesign, Photoshop, Stat Crew and Presto Sports statistics.
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Right on Writing!
Presenters: Mark Adkins (Manchester), Ashley Robbins (UMass Lowell), Dave Walters (Guilford)
Learn the various ways of writing, including a student-athlete feature, post-game recap and writing for the web (for example, season outlooks, game previews, a community event, etc.). You’ll know the "right" way to write!
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. The Press Conference ... and You
Moderator: Robin Ashley (UMass Los Angeles),
Coaches: Rif Refbater (Texas Canadian), Dick Slickback (Atlantic Pacific)
Our day will wrap up with a fun, engaging and interactive post-game press conference where you play the role of the media. At the end, we will discuss what went wrong and what went right. At the end of the press conference, Coach Slickback will draw winner for the Camp’s grand prize winner – a free registration to the 2019 CoSIDA Convention in Orlando, Florida!
Don’t wait, register TODAY!
We look forward to seeing YOU at the CoSIDA U Camp presented by Capital One!
Questions?
Please contact Eric McDowell at
ericmcdowell1960@gmail.com