Student-Athlete Media Guidelines
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INTRODUCTION
Participating in collegiate athletics at Millersville University is an honor and a privelage for all student-athletes. Millersville student-athletes are held in the highest regard and are seen as role models in the local and regional community. As a leader, each student-athlete has the responsibilty to portray their team, the University, and themselves in a positive manner at all times.
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and other social media sites continue to gain popularity and are utilized by the majority of student-athletes at Millersville in one form or another.
Student-athletes should be aware and understand that third parties, including the media, faculty, future employers, NCAA administrators and others, can easily access your social media sites/profiles and view all personal information. This includes all pictures, videos, posts, comments, posters, etc. Innapropriate material found by third parties affects the perception of the student-athlete, the team they play for, the athletic department, and Millersville University. This can also be detrimental to a student-athlete's future employment options, whether in a profesional sports setting or in another industry.
Millersville student-athletes should always be cautious and respectful when using social media sites.
For a complete presentation of media training and social media practices for Millersville University student-athletes, click here.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Remember that you represent Millersville Athletics and Millersville University at all times. Be aware that public profiles can be accessed by anyone including news reporters, fans and athletes on other teams.
- There is heightened scrutiny on student-athletes and social media accounts will be monitored. Questionable content will be reported to coaches.
- It is recommended that student-athletes do not post information including photographs, text and/or join groups that do not promote positive behavior. Exercise caution.
- Use discretion when posting pictures of yourself and teammates to your website. Do not allow yourself to be photographed in a compromising position. A tagged photo leaves you no control over the content or usage of the photograph.
MEDIA TIPS
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Interviews
- Be professional and be polite
- Answer questions with more than a yes or no
- Do not talk specifically about teammates’ injuries
- Do not discuss suspensions, team discipline or legal issues
- Avoid negativity about team, teammates and opponents--Highlight the positives
- Avoid giving “bulletin board material”
- Athletic Communications will not give out your e-mail address or phone number. We will arrange interviews following practices, games or another convenient time.
- Do not field calls or e-mails directly from the media. All interviews should be set up through Athletic Communications. If a media member contacts you directly, refer him to a member of the athletics communication staff.
PREGAME MUSIC
- All music must be delivered to Jefferson 209 or put in Ethan Hulsey’s mailbox in Jefferson Hall 48 hours before the first home game. All songs will be reviewed and must be approved by director of athletic communications.
- Songs must be fan and family friendly. Songs with strong or suggestive language and themes will not be permitted. Songs with excessive editing will not be permitted.
- If the first CD fails approval, it will be returned and a revised CD must be submitted no later than one day prior to the first home game.
