2018 CoSIDA Convention Session Handouts

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Click on the links below to access session information that will be presented at the 2018 CoSIDA Convention.

If you are a moderator or presenter at #CoSIDA18 and want to submit your materials/handouts, please email them to Barb Kowal (barbkowal@cosida.com) for inclusion on this page.

Miscellaneous

What's New with NCAA Media Coordination and Statistics for 2018-19
Downloads: PDF

Wednesday, June 27 (information to come)

1:15 - 2 p.m. Programming: Photos/Graphics Practical Applications: Merging new/traditional media effectively  (Prince George's C)
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: Discussion on Adobe Spark, social media, video and how to effectively integrate video, graphics and writing into one package.
  • Presenters: Randall Stewart, Director of Athletic Communications, Newberry College; Zach Siedel, Director of Multimedia Communications, Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC); Katie Mucci, Assistant Commissioner of New Media & Technology, Missouri Valley Conference; Moderator: Josh Manck, Associate AD/Marketing & Communications, Texas A&M-Commerce
 
1 - 3 p.m. Career Center/Job Seekers Meeting  (National Harbor 8)
(Those hiring for positions and those looking for positions are invited) 
Downloads: 2018 Career Center/Job Seekers Primer PDF
  • Summary: The CoSIDA Job Seekers committee was formed to assist qualified CoSIDA candidates to find employment within collegiate athletics communications and to assist employers in finding qualified candidates to fill open positions. Each year at CoSIDA’s annual convention the committee hosts the Career Center: Job Seekers Session. This session is devoted to all those looking for an athletics communications position.
 

Thursday, June 28 (Divisional Day)

NAIA Programming

4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Panel: National Championship Q&A  (National Harbor 12-13)
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: Make sure that the information that you send in to the national office before the event is as comprehensive as possible. 

Conference Programming

9 - 9:45 a.m. The X's and O's of Conference Coverage  (National Harbor 7)
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: Striking a balance between academic and athletic achievement, strategic communications and traditional sports information, and messaging and marketing.
  • Presenters: Nick Moeller, Assistant Commissioner/Sports Information, Gulf South Conference; J.J. Nekoloff, Associate Commissioner, Old Dominion Athletic Conference 

10 - 10:45 a.m. So, We Just Won a National Championships...Now What?  (National Harbor 7)
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: Breaking  news through the conference lens,  planning for and capitalizing  on the success of  your teams, student-athletes and alumni.
  • Presenters: Chuck Dunlap, Director of Communications, Southeastern Conference; Sean Tainsh, Associate Commissioner, America East Conference 
 

Friday, June 29

10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Writing for the Modern Audience  (Chesapeake 7)
(repeats 3 times in this time frame: 10:15-10:50 am; 11:05-11:40 am; 11:55-12:30 pm) 
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: How to write for the different communications platforms of today and how to engage your audience with great content; how to write for the web; how to write recaps, work with Adobe Spark, and more.
    Presenters: Chuck Yahng, Assistant AD/Communiations, Maryville University; Joe DiBari, Sports Information Director, Fordham University; Harrison Baker, Social Media Coordinator/Assistant SID, Marist 

10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CoSIDA/NACMA BREAKOUT SESSION: Check Your Style  (National Harbor 1)
(repeats 3 times in this time frame: 10:15-10:50 am; 11:05-11:40 am; 11:55-12:30 pm) 
Downloads: PDF  |  PowerPoint
  • Summary: What should and shouldn’t be in a style guide, what kind of problems can arise during its creation/implementation and best practices on how to keep everyone informed of the style guide and using logo’s and other styles in accordance with the institutions wishes.
    Presenters: Lauren Charles, Athletics Creative Services Graphic Designer, University of California; Brandon Davis, Associate Athletic Director Communications and Fan Development, San Francisco State  About the Presenters
     
10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CoSIDA/NACMA BREAKOUT SESSION: Live Streaming Platforms (National Harbor 8)
(repeats 3 times in this time frame: 10:15-10:50 am; 11:05-11:40 am; 11:55-12:30 pm) 
Downloads: PDF  |  PowerPoint  |  doc
  • Summary: New ideas and integration for best practices; reviewing Facebook Live and other broadcast options for games; producing live broadcasts on no budget.
    Presenters: Dave McHugh, Broadcast Director, d3sports.com; Bruce Unrue, Associate AD-Media Relations, The University of Texas at Dallas
     
10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Building A Brand/Finding Your Voice for Your Athletic Department  (Potomac 3-4)
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: How to build a voice for your team on social media/branding; How to build your brand while seizing on special team moments, or after a crisis or scandal..
    Presenters: Kayci Mikrut, Associate Director of Digital Communications, NCAA; William "Nawa" Mitchell, Graphic Designer, California; Zach Seidel, Director of Multimedia Communications/Sports Marketing, University of Maryland Baltimore County 

Mentoring: Developing the Next Generation of SIDs (National Harbor 10-11)
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: We all have something to offer to the young professionals in this business. This session will offer tips on how to be successful in the multigenerational workplace: how to best get involved with assistants, interns and your student assistants and teach them the ins and outs of the business, while also learning to add their skills set to our own professional knowledge.
    Presenters: Brandee Britt, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, Iowa; Lawrence Fan, Sports Information Director, San José State; Jon Holtz, Director of Athletic Communication, Slippery Rock; Meghan O’Brien, Director of Marketing and Communications, ECAC

Saturday, June 30

10 - 11:40 a.m. Trending Topics - College Football 150th Anniversary Update (National Harbor 12)
(repeats 3 times in this time frame: 10-10:30 am; 10:35-11:05 am; 11:10-11:40 am) 
Downloads: PDF
  • Summary: In 2019, we will celebrate the positive impact college football has on lives and community. Our story will focus on: Educational Opportunities, Leadership, Community. We will celebrate the past and inform the future, creating a positive sentiment around college football.
    Presenters: Rob Carolla, College Football 150th Anniversary

10 - 11:40 a.m. Trending Topics - eSports (National Harbor 13)
(repeats 3 times in this time frame: 10-10:30 am; 10:35-11:05 am; 11:10-11:40 am) 
Downloads: PowerPoint
  • Summary: What to do if – and when – they come to your school.
    Presenters: Michael Brooks, National Association of Collegiate Esports; Will Fisackerly, esports team member/athletic department video producer; Cindy Potter, Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations & Compliance, Columbia College (Mo.)

10 - 11:40 a.m. Trending Topics - Learning A New Sport (National Harbor 14)
(repeats 3 times in this time frame: 10-10:30 am; 10:35-11:05 am; 11:10-11:40 am) 
Downloads: PowerPoint  |  doc  |  PDF
  • Summary: Whether adding a new sport to your athletic department or you are covering a sport that you haven’t covered before here are some tips & tools that you can use to be successful.
    Presenters: Tommy Chasanoff, Sports Information Director, University of the Cumberlands; Mark Rivera, Assistant Director of Communications, Saint Mary's College of California; Moderator: Ed Haas, Director of Communications, Collegiate Water Polo Association