Session 1

When everything feels urgent, how do you decide what actually comes first? This session will focus on practical time management strategies for sports communicators – planning ahead for busy competition days, communicating priorities with coaches and administrators, and preparing for weeks where multiple events demand your attention. We’ll also discuss how to ask for help when you need it, from leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT for a starting point on projects to tapping into colleagues, campus creatives, and the CSC freelance network for support. Walk away with strategies to stay organized, reduce stress, and get through your busiest days with confidence.

Panel: 

• Sedric Granger (Moderator) – University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Assistant Sports Information Coordinator
• Madeline Cummings – Sewanee, Director of Athletic Communications
• Matt Haufe – Marquette University, Assistant Director of Communications
• Clayton Messerle – Corban University, Director of Athletic Communications
• Isaac Ray – Eastern Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Communications