Athletics Communications

Mission

The primary purpose of the Eastern Kentucky University Athletic Communications Office is to serve as a liaison between the EKU athletics administration, coaches, and student-athletes and the local, state, and national media.

To facilitate the requests of EKU officials and athletes as well as print and electronic media to ensure the best possible media coverage of EKU's 16 varsity sports. The department provides a wide range of other services to meet the ever-growing needs of media covering collegiate sports and assist other information-seeking organizations and individuals.

In addition, the department serves as the chief public relations branch of EKU athletics, keeping image a top priority in its dealings with media, fans, and others wishing to learn more about EKU athletics and its people.

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EKU Athletics Communications Contact Information

Isaac Ray, Director of Athletics Communications
Sports Assignments: Football, XC/TF, Softball, Beach Volleyball
Email: isaac.ray@eku.edu
(O) Phone: 859-622-2490

Kevin Britton, Associate Director of Athletics Communications
Sports Assignments: Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Women's Golf
Email: kevin.britton@eku.edu
(O) Phone: 859-622-2006

Alex Pryor, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
Sports Assignments: Women's Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Men's Golf
Email: alex.pryor@eku.edu
(O) Phone: 859-622-2720

TBA, Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant
Sports Assignments:
Email:

Mailing Information:
Attn: Name, Athletic Communications
521 Lancaster Ave.
Commonwealth Hall 1111
Richmond, KY 40475

Fax Information:
Number - 859-622-5108

Media Interview Policy
Media wanting to interview Eastern Kentucky University student-athletes, coaches, or staff must contact the athletics communications office, which will arrange the interview. Media are required to submit their request via email or telephone.

The best time to conduct interviews with student-athletes is after practice sessions, which vary by team, as do rules for interviewing at each team's practice – please check with the athletic media relations office for more information about a specific sport.

A media relations representative will assist you in interviews after the practice's completion. Team meetings before, during, or after practice are private and not accessible to the media.

Interviews that can't be conducted at that time will be arranged around the student-athlete or coach's schedule. Phone numbers of student-athletes will NOT be released to the media and media should NEVER attempt to call student-athletes.

It is requested that the media give the athletic media relations office enough advanced warning when they want to: (a) arrange an interview or (b) attend a practice. Last-minute interview requests cannot be guaranteed to be honored.

The athletic media relations office handles post-game interviews following home and road contests. After a 10-minute cooling-off period, coaches and requested student-athletes will be brought to the designated interview area for that sport. Locker rooms following contests are closed to the media.

The athletic media relations office will do everything to respect the requests of the media and it is expected that the media respect the policies set forth by the athletics communications office.

Football Credential Information

PARKING PASSES: Credentialed media members should park at the Greg Adams Tennis Center parking lot located across the EKU bypass.

SEASON CREDENTIALS: 2023 EKU football season credentials will be distributed before the September 16 home-opener. Once approved, please coordinate a date and time to meet with an athletics communications staff member to secure your credential.

SINGLE-GAME CREDENTIALS: All single-game requests are due by noon two (2) days before that game to Isaac Ray (isaac.ray@eku.edu). No requests made after the deadline will be honored.

VISITING TEAM CREDENTIALS: Visiting media credentials must contact Isaac Ray (isaac.ray@eku.edu) once being approved by the visiting SIDs.

Basketball Credential Information
Home basketball games are played in Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum, located off the Eastern Bypass. Credential requests should be made to the Athletic Communications Office, by contacting Kevin Britton (kevin.britton@eku.edu) or Alex Morgan (alex.morgan@eku.edu) at least two (2) days before the contest via email to ensure proper time for processing.

Credentials will be screened and issued to working media as indicated in various NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference, and College Sports Communicators policies.

Single-game credentials WILL NOT be mailed and can be picked up at the will-call table inside the media entrance of Baptist Health Arena, next to indoor baseball facility.

Olympic Sport Credential Information
All outlets seeking credentials for home games other than football or basketball must be made to the corresponding sports information director to be approved at least two (2) days before the contest. Any requests made after the deadline will be viewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.

Officially Licensed EKU Logos
EKU's Athletics Branding Team has been established to ensure control of its identity and facilitate the process of securing authorization for legitimate third party uses.

The Athletics Branding Team at EKU will guide the use of our logos and colors for our teams, departments and facilities. Our goal is to ensure proper use across our departments to maintain a consistent look.

Eastern Kentucky University Athletics branding falls in accordance with Eastern Kentucky University. For more information regarding University Branding and Licensing, please visit eku.edu/brand/ or contact one of the branding team leaders listed below.

Athletics

Steve Fohl, Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications
Email: steve.fohl@eku.edu

Corey Rush, Assistant Athletics Director for Creative Content & Brand Mangement
Email: corey.rush@eku.edu

University

Erick Collings, Director of Brand Management
Email: erick.collings@eku.edu