Media Relations

     The UMass Athletic Media Relations office is located in 255 Boyden. The staff handles communication between the Athletic Department, the media and fans. Each of the 22 varsity sports is assigned a Media Relations staff member, who serves as the contact person for sport.

     UMass athletic teams enjoy tremendous exposure in publications such as the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Springfield Union-News and the Daily Hampshire Gazette. In addition, the Media Relations staff interacts daily with TV and radio stations throughout the Commonwealth, around the nation and with media outlets in the hometowns of UMass student-athletes.

     In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities that go along with promoting a nationally-recognized 22-sport athletic program, the Media Relations staff is responsible for the UMass Athletics Web site, the monthly sports magazine, the Maroon and White, and developing and maintaining the historical archives of the athletic department.

Important things to remember when dealing with the media:

• Be prepared;
• Be positive;
• Praise your teammates;
• Keep your answers short and simple;
• Smile;
• Be enthusiastic;
• Be personable;
• Be available and cooperative;
• Be polite in difficult situations;
• Turn negatives into positives;
• If you have concerns about your privacy being violated, or with the general tone of the interview, please let the Media Relations staff know as soon as possible.