Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

CREDENTIAL REQUESTS
Credentials for Southeastern home events are issued for working media only. Football credentials should be requested through Associate AD for Athletic Communications Kemmler Chapple as early as possible due to space limitations. All other credentials should be requested through the SID contact for the respective sport. Requests are honored from sports editors of daily newspapers and sports directors of television and radio stations. Requests from individuals not employed by a media outlet will not be considered. Spouses, dates, non-workers and anyone under 18 years of age are not permitted in the working press area.

OUR BRAND

Our branded athletic logos and spirit marks must be used as approved and displayed in the guide linked below.  No other logos or identifiers are permitted in representing Lion Athletics.  This would include old logos, old graphic imagery as well as manipulation of current logos.

MEDIA POLICIES

• Southeastern student-athlete = any scholarship or walk-on student-athlete who is currently enrolled and/or still a member of one of the University’s athletic programs.
  • This includes S-A’s even when they are not enrolled in classes (summer) but are still a part of the program.
  • This includes S-A’s who have completed their eligibility but who are still enrolled at Southeastern prior to graduation.
• All interview requests for Southeastern student-athletes, coaches (head, assistant, strength and conditioning), support personnel and administrators and any requests for information from any of these individuals pertaining to Southeastern Athletics MUST go through the appropriate channels within the Southeastern Office of Sports Information.
  • There are no exceptions.
  • Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance when appropriate.
    • Exceptions to the 24-hour rule made for breaking news and postgame stories only.
    • The Southeastern SID will communicate directly with the media outlet on the request so there is no confusion.
  • It is not permissible to request S-A interviews through coaches.
• No media outlet/personality may contact any Southeastern student-athlete/coach/support staff through social media avenues in an effort to get information or interviews.
• Southeastern Sports Information personnel have the ability to deny an interview request based on subject matter, availability, schedules, etc.
  • This does not grant the media outlet to try “back-door” avenues to contact the S-A, coach, support personnel or administrator.
• Prospective student-athletes (recruits) may not be contacted during an official or unofficial visit on campus. This is strictly prohibited by NCAA guidelines.
• Neither Southeastern administrators nor anyone within the Southeastern Department of Athletics will comment on specifics of coaching searches nor will they confirm rumors on possible coaches leaving.
• Coaches and players are NOT available to talk immediately after the completion of a game. They will be allowed an opportunity for a cooling off period prior to addressing the media. Ask the sport-specific SID for details of that sport.
• Individual sports may have a variation of practice/postgame policies. Contact the sport-specific SID for details.

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS STAFF
Kemmler Chapple
Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications
Contact for Football (primary), Softball, Golf, Tennis
Office - (985) 549-3221
Mobile - (985) 974-5466
E-Mail - kemmler.chapple@southeastern.edu

Damon Sunde
Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcast Services
Contact for Baseball, Radio Network
Office - (985) 549-3774
Mobile - (225) 938-5987
E-Mail - damon.sunde@southeastern.edu

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Associate Director of Athletic Communications
Contact for Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Football (secondary)
Office - 
Mobile -  
E-Mail - 

Natalie Kelly
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
Contact for Women's Basketball, Soccer and Beach Volleyball 
Office - (985) 549-2142
Mobile - (985) 517-2926 
E-Mail - natalie.kelly@southeastern.edu

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics and the SLU Office of Athletic Communications wish to thank you for your interest and coverage of the Lions and Lady Lions. The SLU Office of Sports Information is located on the second floor of West Strawberry Stadium, rooms 202-204.

Mailing Address:
SLU Athletic Communications
SLU 10309
Hammond, LA 70402
Phone: (985) 549-3221

Overnight Mailing Address:
SLU Athletic Communications
c/o Southeastern Athletics
800 Galloway Dr.
Hammond, LA 70402