Smart Gear, Infrastructure Investments Elevate Live Game Broadcasts [Mid-Major]
SVG College Summit 2026
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47m
Every equipment decision—from camera and microphone selection and placement to graphics, replay, and production systems—directly shapes how stories are told in live college broadcasts and in-venue shows. In this practical, storytelling-focused session, athletic-department production leaders and technology partners will share how targeted investments in gear and infrastructure are delivering measurable creative impact, improving coverage, and enhancing the fan experience without breaking already-tight budgets.
Moderator:
Cody Chrusciel, Princeton University, Associate Director of Athletics, Multimedia & Broadcasting
Panelists:
Leah Gill, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Associate AD – Digital Media Services; 2026 SVG College Summit Chairperson
Corey Speights, University of West Georgia, Director, Academic Technology & Digital Media Solutions
Eric Tabor, Albany State University, IT Audio Visual Systems Specialist II
John Turner, FloSports, GM, FloCollege
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