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2022 CoSIDA U Virtual Camp
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7-8
Registration deadline: Monday, June 6 at Noon (ET)
CoSIDA U programming is designed for students, interns and newcomers to the athletic communications/sports information profession. This will be the fourth year for these learning and networking workshops (2018 in-person, 2020 and 2021 online), This year’s programming will take place online Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7-8. This year, two afternoon sessions take place on June 7; the first session focuses on the essential skills and duties of being an athletic communicator (1 PM Eastern), followed by a roundtable discussion with CoSIDAU alumni (2:30 PM) and how the CoSIDAU program assisted their career efforts.
On Wednesday afternoon, three sessions are scheduled. Focused on content creation and technology/software training. Following a 1 PM Eastern general session on creative content, Zoom breakouts follow (2-3:10 PM) where attendee can do hands-on training with Adobe Suite software. The final session, Finding Connections (3:30 PM), will help you find the best ways to network and connect with others in the college athletics communications field – and beyond.
These sessions are FREE to all and require an online registration at CoSIDA.com/register. You will choose the 2022 CoSIDA U Camp banner to register and receive more information.
| Tuesday, June 7 |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
What is Athletic Communications? What is a SID? The View From Inside and Out
Learn the basics of the athletic communications field from those who know it best. Hear from those in the profession as well as others that SIDs served on a day-to-day basis.
Panelists
Ashleigh Jones – DePauw University Assistant Director of Athletics Communications @ash_slayTheDay
Marco Salas – former Arizona State University football student-athlete and athletic media relations intern @msalas2390
Stevie Baker-Watson – DePauw University, Associate Vice President for Campus Wellness & Theodore Katula Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports @TigerPrideAD
Moderator: Colin Terrill – Milwaukee School of Engineering, Director of Athletics Marketing, Communications and Game Management
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| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
CoSIDA U Alumni – How this program prepared me for my success
CoSIDA U has molded some of the very best athletic communications professionals in the field. Hear how their experience has helped them grow in their profession.
Panelists
Amber DuBois – University of Delaware, Assistant Director, Communications and Creative Services
Avi Mehta – Texas A&M University-Commerce, Director of Strategic Communications
Moderator: Caleb Garner – Arkansas State University, Assistant Director of Media Relations @CalebGarnerSID
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| Wednesday, June 8 |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
Getting Creative
Understanding and utilizing technology and software is a huge part of the SID job. Hear from those in the field and how the Adobe Creative Suite software aids us in our roles. There will be a general discussion followed with interactive breakout sessions on the most popular Creative Suite programs (Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, InDesign, Adobe Premiere/Adobe Audition).
Panelists:
Ashley Robbins – University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications @Arobbs8
Jordyn Rochon – University of Oklahoma, Assistant Director of Graphic Design @jordyn_rochon
Moderator: Brian Wolff – University at Buffalo, Director of Athletic Communications @UBBrianWolff
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| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Adobe InDesign Training Breakout Session and Q&A (One session covering Beginner and Intermediate skills)
Learn the ins and out of Adobe InDesign; this breakout will cover beginner and intermediate levels of InDesign. Be prepared to ask your questions!
Presenter:
Kelly Bird – Linfield University, Sports Information Director
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| 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM |
Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom Breakout and Q&A (One Beginner session, One Intermediate session)
Learn the ins and outs of Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom; two sessions are available - one beginner session and one intermediate session available. Bring your questions!
Presenters:
Beginner Breakout – Chris Sabato – Willamette Assistantt Athletic Director, Media @chrissabato
Intermediate – Gregor Walz – University of Puget Sound, Director of Athletic Communications @G_Walz
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| 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM |
Adobe Premiere/Adobe Audition (One Beginner session, One Intermediate session)
Learn the ins and out of Adobe Premiere/Audition; both beginner and intermediate sessions will be available; your questions will be answered during the presentation.
Panelists:
Beginner – Samantha Flett – Eastern Oregon, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Communications @flett_samantha
Intermediate – Dani Nicosia – Lenoir-Rhyne University, Assistant Athletic Director for Digital and Creative Media @daninicosia2
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| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Finding Connections: Networking and Relationship Building Strategies and Tips
Getting your start can sometimes be the hardest. Find out the best ways to network and connect with others in the field.
Panelists
Danny Barnts – California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), Director of Communications @DannyBarnts
Kalie Smith – Baylor University, Athletic Communications Intern
Moderator: Sammi Wellman – Cascade Conference, Director of Communications
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