Athletic Communications

The Southwestern University Athletic Communications department serves as the intermediary between the Pirates’ 20 athletic programs and the general public. The staff works closely with the coaches, student-athletes, and University to enhance publicity and showcase all Pirate student-athletes accomplishments.  

In addition to coordinating news conferences and interviews, the Southwestern University Athletic Communications Department is also responsible for the athletics website at southwesternpirates.com while providing statistical and historical information to media members. The Southwestern University Athletics Communications Office also serves as game-day managers and liaisons for The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), The Southern Athletic Association for football, and the NCAA.

Athletic Communications Staff:

Bailey Middleton 
Associate Director of Athletic Communications
middletob@southwestern.edu

 

Steve Campbell
Associate Director of Athletic Marketing and Digital media
campbells@southwestern.edu

 

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Internships, Student Worker & Independent Contractor Positions

  •  Students Workers/Prospective Interns: Please reach out to Bailey Middleton (Atheltic Communications Director) for interest in game day student worker positions i.e., camera operator, live scoreboard operator, stat caller, photography, broadcasting, etc. Internships will focus on game day operations as well as website maintenance, social media, and athletic communication strategies. 
  • Independent Contractors: Independent Contractors for play-by-play/color commentating broadcasting, photographers, statisticians, PA announcers etc., should reach out to Bailey Middleton for opportunities to work Southwestern University events. 

Broadcast

Southwestern University Athletics offers live stats and live broadcasts for all sports. Our streaming service can be found at StretchLive for our home athletics events. Please visit the respective sport's team schedule or check the Southwestern composite calendar to find our live stat and broadcasting links. 

Media Credential Requests

Sports editors or sports directors must make credential requests. Please request no later than Wednesday evenings before any home football games. Credentials can be picked up on game day at Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex (Birkelbach Field) front entrance. All persons picking up credentials will be required to furnish identification. All other sporting events do not require credentials. All requests should be directed to Bailey Middleton (middletob@southwestern.edu)

Brand Guidelines

What are the elements that make up Southwestern’s brand identity? The words you choose. The type you use. The colors, graphics, and imagery you display. A unique primary logo. These are the key building blocks that help tell the Southwestern University story and shape the perception of Pirate Athletics.

These brand guidelines will help you understand the Pirate Athletics brand and master how to consistently and successfully tell our story.
 
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Logo

  • Primary Skull Logo: PNG
  • Primary Skull Logo: SVG
  • Primary Skull Logo: JPG

Athletic Colors: 

The brand of Southwestern Athletics primarily focuses on black and gray, with gold used only as a highlight color. 

Color HEX
Plunder Black #000000
Heritage Gray #808083
Doubloon Gold #FFCD00
Siege White #FFFFFF