Sam Atkinson

Assoc. AD for Communications @GallaudetBison | @CollSportsComm Past President | 2x @NCAADIII MBB Comm. Chair (2018-20) | 2x @NCAADIII WVB Comm. Chair (2023-24)

[College Sports Communicators @CollSportsComm]

TODAY, 3:00 PM ET - Join the CSC Executive Board of Directors and staff for our annual organizational business meeting.

At the business meeting, there will be a discussion of CSC business matters: the annual treasurer's report will be read, and the slate of officer and Executive Board members for 2025-26 and beyond will be ratified by member vote

Learn more and register ⬇️:
https://t.co/nlCLFZCcGR

[Navy Athletics @NavyAthletics]

For the 11th time in the past 12 years, Navy captured the overall @USAA Star Series over Army!

The Midshipmen won 17 of 26 ⭐️ events, and @NavyWSoccer drew with the Black Knights.

#GoNavy | @ArmyNavyGame

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

So excited for my good friend, Richard, on his appointment as VP and Director of Athletics at @riponcollege. 👏 The @RiponRedHawks got a real one. Go do big things Rich! #Ripon @d3admins @NACDA @MWCSports @d3Playbook @NCAADIII

[Ripon Red Hawks @RiponRedHawks]

Today, Ripon College announced the appointment of Rich Warren as its next Vice President and Director of Athletics. Warren joins Ripon College from Hanover College, where he served as Associate VP for Athletics.

For the full release, visit https://t.co/dSiqjlrdjn

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

@ArielPesante Congrats AP! #HoyaSaxa

[Navy Athletics @NavyAthletics]

PLEBES NO MORE!

Congratulations Class of ‘29!

#GoNavy

[The Junkies @JunksRadio]

Today is our 30th anniversary of @JunksRadio. It all started during the “New Sports Weekend” on 106.7-FM on May 4, 1996.

[College Sports Communicators @CollSportsComm]

Coming to #CSCUnite26? Don't forget to register for our annual CSC 5K Fun Run / 2-Mile Walk! 🏃 🏁

Organized by the Goodwill & Wellness Committee, this event is open to all CSC and @NACDA & Affiliates and non-members. A virtual option is also available.

Sign up at https://t.co/oTm8Aa16zT

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026-27 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Congratulations to the newly elected 2026-27 Gallaudet SAAC Officers. We appreciate you all stepping into these leadership positions. We look forward to 2026-27 with you all.Go Bison!
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2025-26 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Thank you to the outgoing SAAC Officers and all SAAC reps for this past year. We appreciate your time and representation of your sport at SAAC meetings and on campus. Go Bison!
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Congratulations to Zachary for being named Bison Student-Athlete of the Year for men’s sports. A standout on the court and off the court. Proud of his success. #GUBison #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Bison Student-Athlete of the Year
Zachary Bippus (Men’s Volleyball)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Congratulations Citrine for having an outstanding senior year on women’s volleyball and being a standout for Bison women’s flag football. Wow! She also served as emcee for the #GSPYs #GUBison

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Bison Student-Athlete of the Year
Citrine Lummer (Women’s Flag Football, Volleyball)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

What a senior season for Lacey Drolsbaugh! She set the school record in strikeouts and earned many awards and honors along the way. Proud of her! #GUBison #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Bison Student-Athlete of the Year
Lacey Drolsbaugh (Softball)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Happy for Tristan and so thankful and excited that he came back to play for the Bison this season. If you aren’t familiar with Tristan’s story check it out.

https://t.co/i9gaFZTJqr
#GUBison #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

#GUBison | #GSPYs
2026 GSPYs: Bison Comeback Player of the Year Award
Tristan Torbett (Men’s Soccer)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Way to go Coach Nykol Pratt! This award is well deserved after how much she stepped up in 2025-26 to help the Bison cross country and track and field teams. Congrats! #GUBison #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: John “Bird” Perry Award – Assistant Coach of the Year
Nykol Pratt (Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Track and Field)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Super excited to surprise Alyssa with this year’s Graduate Assistant/Student Coach of the Year Award. She worked so hard these past two years, The GU Athletic Communications Office is thankful for her time and dedication. #GUBison #GSPYs #StatSoHard

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Graduate Assistant/Student Coach Award
Alyssa Marino (Athletic Communications)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Big props to Enos for being recognized for a second straight year for being the top student worker for Game Operations. The GU Athletic Communications Office thanks him for his help and work throughout the season. Great job with announcements and holding down the scoreboard.

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Bison Student Staff of the Year Award
Enos Zornoza (Equipment and Game Operations)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Congrats to Shaelyn for earning this year’s BisonCenter award. A great reporter covering Gallaudet Athletics this year. Go Bison! #GUBison #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Bison Student Staff of the Year Award
Shaelyn Johnson (BisonCenter)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Jevon stepped up in a big way for the Gallaudet Athletic Communications Office this year. This award is well deserved. Congrats Jevon! #GUBison #GSPYs #StatSoHard

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Bison Student Staff of the Year Award
Jevon Burns (Athletic Communications)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

DB is a huge supporter of our Bison student athletes. It is nice to see the common bond between PER and Gallaudet Athletics Department. Go Bison! #GUBison #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award
Michael Brecheen (Physical Education and Recreation)
#GUBison | #GSPYs

[Sam Atkinson @SamAtkinsonSID]

Officer Joe is everywhere on Bison Game Days. Thanks for your continued support of Gallaudet Athletics. So glad we could recognize him as the Fan of the Year! #GUBison #GSPYs

[Gallaudet Bison @GallaudetBison]

2026 GSPYs: Michael Weinstock Fan of the Year Award
Joseph Ronan (Department of Public Safety)
#GUBison | #GSPYs