Virginia State University Athletics

 

Communications Information

The Virginia State University Sports Information staff are ready to assist members of the news media in their coverage of the Trojans. Please feel free to contact any member of our department regarding their assigned sports, either for specific information or for suggestions for coverage.

Interviews:
All coach and student-athlete interviews should be directed through the sports information contact for each sport. Coaches and players are normally available for post-game interviews at a location arranged by the sports information contact approximately 15 minutes after each contest. Media members should inform the sports information contact which players are requested for post-game interviews. For post-game interviews with opponents, please contact the sports information contact representing the visiting team. For all other non-gameday interviews, please contact the sports information sports contact to arrange a convenient time for all parties.

Media Information/Fact Books:
The Virginia State University athletics communications department produces Media Fact Books that are made available in PDF format online.

Media Credentials:
Requests for all media credentials should be addressed to the director of sports information for each sport via online application or by email. Single sport season credentials will be issued at the discretion of the department of sports information. Credentials are normally picked up at the designated Will Call location at our various venues, unless otherwise specified. 

All requests also can be mailed to:
Department of Sports Information
P.O. Box 9058
Petersburg, VA 23806

Credential requests may also be submitted online by following this link.

Practices:
Please contact the sports information contact for each sport to find out policies for media attending practices for each specific team.

Press Areas:
Press areas vary by facility. Please contact the sports information contact for each sport to obtain information regarding the press area for each facility.

Sports Information Staff