The Radford University Office of Athletic Communications provides complete information and media services regarding the institution's 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports. The department is responsible for all media relations pertaining to athletics, including updating and maintaining the Athletics website, all statistical and historical record-keeping services.
In addition, the office also handles the writing of press releases, including pre and post-game stories, and other sports copy such as player biographies. The editing, designing and publishing of most Athletic Department publications, including media guides, posters and game programs is also handled by the Athletic Media Relations Department.
Athletic Communications Staff
The Radford University Office of Athletic Communications employees three full-time staff members, an intern/assistant position and several student workers. The staff listing, including what sport each person is the primary contact for is listed below:
Joey Beeler , Assistant A.D. for Athletic Communications
Contact For: Men's Basketball (primary), Men's and Women's Golf, Men's Tennis and Volleyball
Brian Stanley, Assistant Director for Athletic Communications
Contact For: Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, and Softball
Patrick Reed , Assistant Director for Athletic Communications
Contact For: Men's and women's soccer, Baseball, and Men's Basketball (secondary)
Curt Cassell , Athletic Communications Intern
Contact for: Cross Country and Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis
Media Services & Policies
Interviews - All interviews with Radford University coaches, student-athletes and staff members must be arranged through the Office of Athletic Communications. After games, matches and other athletic events, locker rooms are generally off limits to members of the media. Player and coach interviews, however, may be conducted outside locker room entrances or on the playing surface after a minimal, 10-minute cooling off period for participants. On non-game days interviews can be arranged around class and practice schedules.
Practices - Attendance at practices should be arranged through the Athletic Communications Office.
Game Day Coverage and Press Passes - Any media member covering a game, match or other contest hosted by Radford University is asked to reserve a press credential at least 24 hours prior to the event. For most sports, the Office of Athletic Communications will provide statistical information and/or play-by-play as soon as possible following the completion of the contest.
Parking - The Dedmon Center, home of the Highlanders, is on University Drive across Main St. (U.S. 11) from the main campus. Media covering Radford basketball should park in the upper parking lot (located between the field hockey field and the tennis courts) and enter on the administrative level nearest that lot. Television camera crews might find it more convenient to park on the lower level near the riverside entrance for ease in getting equipment in the building. Please call the Athletic Communications Office in advance for press and parking passes.
Press Conferences - In the event of a press conference, the primary media covering Radford University Athletics will be notified as far in advance as possible. To be added to the primary media list, contact Joey Beeler, Brian Stanley or Patrick Reed in the Office of Athletic Communications.
Game Programs - Game Notes and Media Information Pre-game information may be obtained from the Office of Athletic Communications when available. If notes, programs, etc., are not available, the Office of Athletic Communications will assist members of the working media in any way possible to ensure accurate reporting.
Press Facilities - Basketball press row is courtside in front of the blue, reserved-seating section. Press row seating is provided for working media representatives, radio and television crews broadcasting the game, sports information staff, and approved visitors. No children are allowed. Patrick D. Cupp Memorial stadium and Dedmon Center Park both have pressboxes with seating for appropriate personnel.
Media Hospitality - For basketball a media hospitality area is located behind the bleachers on the south end of the arena. Programs, statistics and press guides are provided there. At halftime and after the game, NCAA statistics will be distributed on press row and in the hospitality area. Phones and fax services are available.
Technology - At most Radford University Athletic events, a general phone and fax line and photocopier will be made available to members of the working media. When those amenities are unavailable, an appropriate working space will be made available before, during and after events. Internet access is also available at most athletic events as well. Please contact the Office of Athletic Media Relations for more information.
Radio - Any visiting radio broadcasts must reserve their seating and phone lines at least two weeks in advance of the covered event. The visitor's radio station is provided space on press row at the Dedmon Center. A standard business line with a modular plug is provided along with a backup line for emergencies. An ISDN is available for visiting radio free of charge. Radio stations wishing to use the ISDN line should contact Director of Athletic Communications Joey Beeler at (540) 831-5726.
Photographers - Photographers are asked in the respective end zones for basketball. For all other sports, standard shooting spots may be utilized. The standard media policies apply to photographers as well.