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2020 CoSIDA U Programming presented by Capital One
CoSIDA U programming is designed for students, interns and newcomers to the sports communications profession. In 2020's online format, three sessions will be offered. Programming is coordinated by the CoSIDA U Committee. There is no cost to attend these sessions which are open to all.
| Monday, June 15 |
CoSIDA U PROGRAMMING PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE
So You Want To Be An SID / Resumé Search and GPS
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Panelists:
Kevin Burke – George Washington, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
Steve Flegel – Whitworth, Assistant AD - Sports Information @SteveFlegel
Brian Wolff – Buffalo, Director of Athletic Communications @UBBrianWolff
Ryan Smith – Mount Olive, Director of Athletics Communications
Jordan Herrod – Fresno Pacific, Director of Athletic Communications @JHerrod15
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. Is your resume ready for the big time? What can you do to give it a bigger wow factor? Hear from SIDs who have been through the job process about tips for this vital step. |
| Monday, June 22 |
CoSIDA U PROGRAMMING PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE
Right On Writing
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Download: Best Practices: A Guide to Starting Out in Sports Information
Panelists:
Dave Walters – Guilford, Sports Information Director
Ashley Robbins – Massachusettts Lowell, Director of Communications @Arobbs8
Nicolle Holcomb – Guilford, Assistant Sports Information Director @nholcomb93
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! |
CoSIDA U PROGRAMMING PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE
Photoshop
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Panelists:
Sammi Wellman – Cascade Collegiate Conference, Director of Communications @sheepkeep
Andrew Mindeman – Covenant, Director of Athletic Communications @andrewmindeman
Jeff Kelly – Austin, Director of Athletics Communications
Attendees will be introduced to ways SIDs use the important tool, Photoshop. |