CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC

Guest: Chris Plonsky, University of Texas Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Chief of Staff / SWA and CSC Hall of Famer

“I can’t think of a role that I’ve ever played in athletics beyond my SID days where how to communicate, what to communicate, style, tone and in any exchange, listening, wasn’t critical … When you see that (professional opportunity) door crack open, get through there. Once you are there, competency rules. Being good to people, being a good teammate, doing your utmost to do excellent work — that will carry you far.”

• Chris Plonsky on CSC Voices: Beyond the Scoreboard podcast

In this dynamic and thought-provoking podcast, Plonsky talks about her career path, beginning with her important sports communications roots, and becoming a leading voice in college athletics. She offers advice and guidance on building a career, including:

• keys to building relationships
• the importance of collaborating and distinguishing yourself as a leader in your department and on campus
• preparing and managing expectations and what those expectations are
• what the AD needs from the communications staff
• the value communicators bring to a campus or conference
• the "transformative impact" that athletic communications play in today’s challenging college athletic environment