Truman State University Athletics

Truman State University Athletics
Department of Athletics Communications

Truman State University's Department of Athletics Communications is responsible for the preparation and dissemination of media guides, game programs and press releases regarding the activities of all campus intercollegiate athletic teams. It also maintains official statistics and records for all 20 of Truman's sports.

The ACD also runs the press table and press box for all home contests.

Student jobs are available for volunteer, scholarship and work-study hours. Please contact the ACD Office if you are interested in a career in Athletics.

Personnel:
Office Address - 100 E. Normal, Pershing Building 305, Kirksville, MO, 63501

Kevin White - Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities/Operations; Director of Athletics Communications
E-Mail Address - kwhite@truman.edu
Office Phone - (660) 785-4276

White is the Primary Contact for:

Tyler Madsen – Assistant Athletics Communications Director
E-Mail Address - madsen@truman.edu
Office Phone - (660) 785-4127

Madsen is the Primary Contact for:

Ticket Information:
Tickets are sold for regular season home football, men's and women's basketball, and volleyball contests - as well as NCAA Postseason home events for all sports - and are handled through the central Athletics office. For more information on purchasing season tickets or single-game tickets in advance, contact 660-785-4236. Only will-call orders are available by phone.

To charge tickets to a major credit card, visit the "Team Store", located at gobulldogs.truman.edu. Fans will have the following options for claiming their tickets:
    -By Mail (Order must be placed at least 10 days prior to the date of game)
    -In Person prior to Game Day (Order will be available for pick-up at the central Athletics office up until the day before the game)
    -In Person on Game Day (Order will be held at Will Call if not claimed by either of two above options)

Media Information:
Media Credentials
Please direct all requests for press, photo and parking credentials to the Athletics Communications Department at the addresses and phone numbers listed above.

Press Area
Truman's press boxes accommodate approximately eight members of the media each. Admission must be secured prior to arrival at either Pershing Arena or Stokes Stadium by media personnel.

Anyone wishing to sit in these areas must contact the Athletics Communications office in advance of game day.

Press Services
Rosters, game programs, and statistics will be provided to all media personnel. The office will email final results to opponent media if addresses are provided in advance of game day.

Internet Services
Stokes Stadium and Pershing Arena each have wired internet access in the press box that are available to use for official business only. Wireless connections are not available.

Interview Policy
All interviews should be arranged through the ACD office. Following any postgame interviews with Truman's radio sponsor, KRES, coaches will be available to answer questions courtside.

Please notify the ACD office before the conclusion of the game so that student-athlete interviews can be coordinated.

Photography
Photographers, with prior permission, are permitted to shoot from the end lines but are NEVER permitted to enter the team boxes. Passes must be displayed at all times and may be obtained from the ACD office.

Visiting Radio
Visiting radio stations wishing to broadcast games must contact KRES Sports Director Brad Boyer (660-263-1600) AFTER first contacting the ACD office. Visiting phone line information will then be provided.

Local Media Outlets:
Print -               Kirksville Daily Express: Sports Editor (660-665-2805)
                               Truman Index: Sports Editor (660-785-4449)

Television -       KTVO: Sports Director Fred Beck (660-627-3333; fax: 660-667-1885)
                        KHQA: Sports Director Chris Duerr (217-222-6206; fax: 217-222-5078)
                        WGEM: Sports Director Ben Marth (800-728-6600; fax: 217-224-5786)

Radio -              KRES 104.7FM: Sports Director Brad Boyer (660-263-1600)
                        KIRX 1450AM: Sports Director John McConnell (660-665-7748)