College Sports Communicators
College Sports Communicators is the premier membership association for all strategic, creative and digital professionals working in intercollegiate athletics across all levels for colleges, universities and conferences across the United States and Canada.
CSC provides year-round leadership, community, professional development/education, recognition and advocacy for its 4,400 members.
Founded in 1957 as the College Sports Information Directors of America, the organization rebranded in 2022 to position itself as a more inclusive organization for communicators in all types of roles and to lead an industry change where strategic and creative professionals are more aligned.
CSC’s signature work includes the annual CSC Unite convention each June and the administration of the prestigious Academic All-America® program and Hall of Fame. Since 1952, more than 42,000 of the world’s most elite student-athletes have been recognized with Academic All-America status in all sports.
College Sports Communicators
AI in action: how FanWord supports today’s communicators | On-demand webinar
"AI in action: how FanWord supports today’s communicators"
Presented by the Professional Development and Education Committee
No matter the division or level of competition, athletic communicators are navigating new challenges in how they share stories and connect with audiences. FanWord is a platform that streamlines workflows and elevates storytelling, while reinforcing the idea that AI tools should not be feared but embraced as a resource to save time and energy.
Whether you’re curious about why peers adopted FanWord or looking to understand how AI can simplify your daily routine, this session will highlight real-world experiences and actionable strategies from communicators across divisions.
This session will explore:
- Brief overviews from panelists on how long they’ve used FanWord and why they chose it
- How AI tools can simplify content creation and boost engagement
- The evolving role of storytelling in college athletics and how tools like FanWord support it
- Common challenges faced by athletic communicators and practical ways AI tools help address them
Join us to hear from:
- Chuck Yahng (Moderator) - Assistant AD for Communications - Maryville University
- Christopher Aumueller - CEO & Founder - FanWord
- Courtney Day - Associate Athletics Director for Communications and Digital Strategy - DePaul University
- Kristen Keller - Associate Athletic Director, Sports Brands & Communications - University of Southern California
- Adam Ledyard - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications - East Texas Baptist University
- Colena Lord - Sports Information Director - Savannah College of Art and Design
This webinar is presented by the Professional Development and Education Committee, who is charged with coordinating and enhancing year-round continuing education, professional development and leadership opportunities, resources and training to help members at all levels excel as professionals and strategic communicators.
Unable to attend live events? Selected sessions may later be available on-demand in the hub and on CSC channels such as YouTube and podcasts. Visit CollegeSportsCommunicators/ProfessionalDevelopment for a complete list of available professional development opportunities.