Divisional Day programming will be on Tuesday, June 28. Details will be added here when available.
NCAA Division I Divisional Day
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM: Dealing with Burnout/Stress/Staff Attrition
What makes you stay in this profession? What might send you out? What brings you back? We will discuss how work and its demands affect you as a person, what do you hope for or want from a leader to address issues, advocating for yourself, and techniques and skills to help you navigate the challenges in our business.
Panelists:
Scott Day – Unlocke the Light, Executive Director
@SDDay35
Aaron DeWall – Georgia Tech, Student Engagement and Wellness Assistant Director of Marketing/Creative Services / Former SID
@adewall
Kenny Klein – University of Louisville, Senior Associate Athletic Director/Sports Information Director
@KKCards
Lee Reed – Georgetown University, Francis X. Rienzo Director of Athletics, Georgetown University
@HoyasAD
Moderator:
Nick Guerriero – Tennessee State University, Director of Communications & Creative Content
@nguerriero
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM: Working with Transgender Athletes
This session is led by three communications professionals who have worked with transgender athletes at their institutions. Hear about their experiences and the playbook they created through the process to help the student-athlete better navigate their season.
Panelists:
Jesse Hooker – Pac-12 Conference, Director, Communications
@TheJHooker
Mike Mahoney – University of Pennsylvania, Director of Athletic Communications
Matt Panto – The Ivy League, Associate Executive Director, Strategic Communications & External Relations
Moderator:
Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM: Advocating/Highlighting the Impact of Athletic Communicators
How do we advocate for ourselves without bragging or crying? How are we our own office’s best advocate for what we do? How do we promote ourselves and get recognized for our work and value, without actually being outward self-promoters? Join members of the CoSIDA Division I cabinet and SID-turned-Athletic Director for a frank discussion and insights on setting yourself apart from others.
Panelists
Matt Ensor – University of Arizona, Assistant Athletic Director/Communications
Brian Howard – Grambling State, Senior Associate AD for Athletic Communications
DeWayne Peevy – DePaul University, Vice President and Director of Athletics
@BlueDemonsAD
Amy Yakola – Atlantic Coast Conference, Deputy Commissioner and Chief of External Affairs
Moderator:
John Paquette – Big East Conference Sr. Associate Commissioner, Sports Media Relations/CoSIDA 2nd Vice President
@wjpaquette
NCAA Division II Divisional Day
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Featured Speaker: Talkin' Story with Neil Everett, ESPN SportsCenter anchor @ReelNeilEverett
ESPN personality Neil Everett is one of our own. Neil was the Sports Information Director and later an Assistant Athletic Director at Hawai‘i Pacific University for 15 years while he started his television career in Hawai‘i. He has a unique outlook on both our industry as well as the television world.
Moderator: Bill Powers – Hawai‘i Pacific University, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications / CoSIDA Division II Cabinet President and D2SIDA President
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: D2SIDA Business Meeting, Bill Powers, Hawai‘i Pacific, D2SIDA President, presiding
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Make Game Day Yours Training
NCAA Division II has partnered with the Disney Institute to create the Make Game Day Yours initiative that is intended to create a more positive game environment at Division II contests and promote excellent customer service to fans. An abbreviated training will be made available to Division II attendees at the CoSIDA Convention as part of Divisional Day on Tuesday, June 28, from 2:30-5 pm PT.Participants will discover the Disney approach to exceptional service and the foundation for the Make Game Day Yours initiative. Participants will experience a 90-minute training exercise created specifically for the Division II membership to implement on campuses to improve the game day environment and game day experience.
Separate registration is required for this training by
Tuesday, May 31. This training is limited to CoSIDA Convention attendees from NCAA Division II institutions and conferences only. To register: CoSIDA.com/register
Hosts
Fernando Beltran –
Disney Institute Engagement Manager
@DisneyInstitute
Ryan Jones – NCAA, Associate Director of Division II
@_RyanDJones_
Bill Powers – Hawai‘i Pacific University, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
NCAA Division III Divisional Day
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM: DIII Business Session (Town Hall format)
Coordinators:
Scott Musa – Shenandoah University, Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Communications Director / CoSIDA Division III Cabinet Vice-Chair
Tim Volkmann – Rochester Institute of Technology, Director of Athletic Communications / CoSIDA Divisioin III Cabinet
10:50 AM - 11:35 AM: Set up for Success: Navigating the Future of Athletic Communications
The world of athletic communications is different than it was yesterday and will continue to evolve even more tomorrow. Panelists discuss strategies for sustained success in the business and empowering the next generation of SIDs for whatever comes next.
Panelists:
Cyrill Parham – Salisbury University, Sports Information Director
Tim Volkmann – Rochester Institute of Technology, Director of Athletic Communications / CoSIDA Divisioin III Cabinet
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM: Back to the Basics
Athletic communications directors’ responsibilities are changing and much of the role’s evolution can be attributed to new expectations around using technology. The old days of simply doing in-game statistics, post-game recaps and distributing information to the media are long gone, however, understanding the fundamental skills of sports information is critical as the industry continues to evolve into the broader descriptor of athletic communications. Join in as we sit down and discuss the transformation from SID to athletics communications and the importance of getting back to the basics for those just entering the field
Panelists:
Kendall Burkas – Gordon College, Sports Information Director
Dan Campagna – Emmanuel College, Senior Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Athletics Communications, Sports Information & Compliance
Jason Behenna – Regis College, Sports Information Director
Moderator:
Ashleigh Jones – DePauw University Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
@ash_slayTheDay
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM: Gender Equity in Communications
Even in 2022, stereotypes about gender still remain. Working in media and communications, we have the opportunity to change these norms, whether it is promoting a balanced coverage of men's and women's sports, promoting/hiring women in roles, and being an advocate (for yourself or someone else). Join the discussion on gender equity, geared toward all males and females in D3 athletics.
Presenters:
Crystal Gibson – St. Mary's College of Maryland, Director of Athletics and Recreation
@CrystalGibson05
John Sutyak – Ferrum College, Director of Athletics
@FerrumAD_Sutyak
Lynn Walsh – Bridgewater College, Director of Athletic Media Relations
@_lynnw
Moderator:
Katie Boldvich – Landmark Conference, Commissioner
@KBoldvich
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM: Mental Health and Wellness: We made it through. Now what?
The pandemic has taken a huge toll on our mental, emotional and physical health. As we move forward after a challenging and diffcult two-plus years, how can we prepare better for the new year ahead, recharge and develop resilience and coping techniques?
Presenters:
Scott Day – Unlocke the Light, Executive Director
@SDDay35
Moderator:
Denise Archetto – University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications
@niseearc
NAIA Divisional Day
10:15 AM: Welcome by Chris Wells, NAIA-SIDA President
10:20 AM: CoSIDA Leadership Visit
10:35 AM: Discussion with PrestoSports President Marilyn Cox
10:45 AM: NAIA-SIDA Business Meeting
2:30 PM: NAIA National Office Update
3:00 PM: Records and History (Ryan Wronkowicz, Lourdes & Mike Safford, Oregon Tech)
3:30 PM: Visual and Social Media (Presenters: Robbie Lightfoot, BoxOut Sports and Jeff Myers, BoxOut Sports)
4:00 PM: Mental Health Tips (Presenters: Romanda Watson, Columbia S.C. and Maddie Hearn, Columbia, S.C.)
4:30 PM: NIL and the SID (Presenter: Jesse Campbell, Cornerstone)
Canadian Divisional Day
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM: U SPORTS Zoom Presentation
U SPORTS National Office provides communications and marketing update for the 2022-23 season
Panelist:
John Bower – U SPORTS, Marketing & Communications Director
@JBower_MTL
Moderator:
Mathieu Tanguay – Laval, Chargé de communication / CANSIDA interim president
@Mathieu_Tanguay
3:30 PM - 3:35 PM: CoSIDA Updates
Members of CoSIDA executive staff will give the CANSIDA group an update on different topics and initiatives.
Additional presenter:
Mary Beth Challoner – University of Toronto, Manager, Events & Marketing / CoSIDA Executive Board member, Central Region representative
@mbc_FB21
3:35 PM - 4:15 PM: How Can We Work Better With The U SPORTS National Office? (Part 1)
The 2021-2022 season was a special one for many reasons, including the return to sports competition. What have we learned from it, in our relations with the U SPORTS national office? What are the good things, and the challenges, and what can we do as SIDs to make things better? Breakout groups will be formed to discuss ways to help enhance our relationship with the U SPORTS national office.
Moderator:
Angela Barrett-Jewers – Dalhousie University, Senior Manager, Marketing, Communications & Events / AUS representative, CANSIDA
@angebj13
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: How Can We Work Better With The U SPORTS National Office? (Part 2)
Each breakout group will present its ideas to help our relation with the U SPORTS national office going forward.
Moderator:
Angela Barrett-Jewers – Dalhousie University, Senior Manager, Marketing, Communications & Events / AUS representative, CANSIDA
@angebj13
Two-Year Colleges Divisional Day
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM: General Meeting Topics and Agenda
Moderators/Host:
Kevin Maloney – Jones College, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Information
@kevinmaloney81
1) Stat program options moving forward
2) Establishing a rotation of the two-year cabinet
3) 2YSIDA officers: Election and rotation
4) Department of the Month/Department of the Year honors
5) 2YSIDA dues and where the money is utilized
6) 2YSIDA Publications Contest
7) NJCAA All-American awards - calendar with dates, embargoed releases
8) With CoSIDA leaders: Discussion of CoSIDA All-In Membership model, new branding identity process and how can we get others on campus involved
9) Open forum for discussion
Conference Offices Divisional Day
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM: General discussion with all conference PR/athletic communications members, followed by a breakout discussion (with a Division I meeting, college division meeting)