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CSC launches a new podcast series: CSC Voices, Beyond The Scoreboard
Newly launched on November 14, the new
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard podcast series will bring you insights and stories from College Sports Communicators members and leading colleagues in college athletics. We will go "beyond the scoreboard" and hear from our members, the creative storytellers in college athletics, and special guests – many of whom have roots in athletic communications. Join us to hear in-depth discussions and insider perspectives with these behind-the-scenes interviews.
Our guests will share career paths and experiences, insights on leadership, athletic culture, elevating yourself to reach your aspirations, and much, much more.
You can listen at
cscommunicators.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
"It was important that we launch this new CSC Voices podcast series during our annual Membership Appreciation Week currently taking place," stated
Will Roleson, CSC Interim Executive Director. "We know that our current podcasts, on-demand replays of our professional development sessions, are extremely popular. The CSC staff wants to showcase our members — the storytellers for all things in college sports — and let them share their experience, insights and personalities in a new way. Other guests will include our friends and colleagues working in college athletics, particularly those who have athletic communication backgrounds.
"We invite all CSC members and our colleagues in college athletics to listen as we deliver engaging and informative content that lets our members and special guests share their stories."
CSC Voices kicks off with a spotlight on award-winning
Chris Plonsky, University of Texas Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Chief of Staff / SWA. Plonsky, who began her career as a sports information SID at Kent State, Iowa State and Texas and then as a BIG EAST Conference communications leader, is one of the most decorated professionals in college athletics. Among her numerous honors and national leadership positions, she was inducted into the CSC Hall of Fame in 2021 after receiving CSC's Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer Award in 2010.
Additional podcasts will be added in the future.
CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard Episode 1: "Seize and elevate your opportunities"
Chris Plonsky, University of Texas Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Chief of Staff / SWA and CSC Hall of Famer
Host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC
"I can't think of a role that I've ever played in athletics beyond my SID days where how to communicate, what to communicate, style, tone and in any exchange, listening, wasn't critical … When you see that (professional opportunity) door crack open, get through there. Once you are there, competency rules. Being good to people, being a good teammate, doing your utmost to do excellent work — that will carry you far." -
Chris Plonsky on CSC Voices: Beyond the Scoreboard podcast
In this dynamic and thought-provoking podcast, Plonsky talks about her career path, beginning with her important sports communications roots, and becoming a leading voice in college athletics. She offers advice and guidance on building a career, including:
- keys to building relationships
- the importance of collaborating and distinguishing yourself as a leader in your department and on campus
- preparing and managing expectations and what those expectations are
- what the AD needs from the communications staff
- the value communicators bring to a campus or conference
- the "transformative impact" that athletic communications play in today's challenging college athletic environment
CSC transitions to new podcasting platform
With the launch of the new podcast series, CSC is also transitioning to a new podcasting platform Buzzsprout. All podcast content, including past content, can be accessed at
CSCommunicators.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're an existing subscriber in Apple or Spotify, make sure to double check your subscription to confirm you received our latest episode. CSC will no longer post to the previous Soundcloud platform.