Central Washington University Athletics

Media shall direct all interview requests for all sports (coaches, athletes, etc.) through the CWU Athletic Communications Office by contacting Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Blake Patterson (blake.patterson@cwu.edu or 509-963-1485, or by contacting the respective sport SID. Please do not reach out to directly to coaches or players. Our office will be happy to assist you with your needs.
 
 
Football

Coach Fisk will have media availability every Wednesday at 11:30 during the season. This availability will be via Zoom call. Interested members of the media need to contact Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Blake Patterson (blake.patterson@cwu.edu) in order to be added to the invite list.
 
Player interview requests: Outlets will be limited to ONE player request per week. Those requests need to be made at least a day in advance. These interviews are likely to take place in the evening over the phone. Other arrangements can be made as needed.
 
Women's Soccer

Student-athletes are not to be contacted directly, but rather through CWU Athletic Communications. Player interviews will take place on weekdays either before or after practice. Interviews conducted before practice must be completed no later than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start of practice. Interviews may also take place at other times during the day and can be arranged through Jonathan Hudson (jonathan.hudson@cwu.edu). Interview requests for Coach Lee and Coach Preszler can either be directed to Jonathan Hudson.

Post-game coach and player interviews will be handled by special request and will take place outside each team's locker room after the 10-minute cool down period.
 
Women's Volleyball
 
Student-athletes are not to be contacted directly, but rather through CWU Athletic Communications. Player interviews will take place on weekdays either before or after practice. Interviews conducted before practice must be completed no later than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start of practice. Interviews may also take place at other times during the day and can be arranged through Sean Bessette (sean.bessette@cwu.edu). Interview requests for Coach Andaya and Coach Herseth can either be directed to Caleb Dunlop.

Post-game coach and player interviews will be handled by special request and will take place outside each team's locker room after the 10-minute cool down period.


Men's Basketball

All player and/or coach interview requests must be directed to Jonathan Hudson (jonathan.hudson@cwu.edu). Players have been instructed to grant no interviews unless scheduled by the Office of Athletic Communications. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. Game-day interviews before games are not allowed.

Following a mandatory 10-minute cooling off period, both head coaches and selected players will be made available outside their respective locker rooms. Any special requests should be brought to the attention of the Athletic Communications staff, and we will do our best to assist you. Media can file their stories from press row, which is fully equipped with wireless access.

Women's Basketball

All player and/or coach interview requests must be directed to Blake Patterson (blake.patterson@cwu.edu). Players have been instructed to grant no interviews unless scheduled by the Office of Athletic Communications. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. Game-day interviews before games are not allowed.

Following a mandatory 10-minute cooling off period, both head coaches and selected players will be made available outside their respective locker rooms. Any special requests should be brought to the attention of the Athletic Communications staff, and we will do our best to assist you. Media can file their stories from press row, which is fully equipped with wireless access.

Baseball

All player and/or coach interview requests must be directed to Jonathan Hudson (jonathan.hudson@cwu.edu). Players have been instructed to grant no interviews unless scheduled by the Office of Athletic Communications. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. Game-day interviews before games are not allowed.

Following a mandatory 10-minute cooling off period, both head coaches and selected players will be made available at the field. Any special requests should be brought to the attention of the Athletic Communications staff, and we will do our best to assist you. Media can file their stories from press row, which is fully equipped with wireless access.

Softball

All player and/or coach interview requests must be directed to Blake Patterson (blake.patterson@cwu.edu). Players have been instructed to grant no interviews unless scheduled by the Office of Athletic Communications. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. Game-day interviews before games are not allowed.

Following a mandatory 10-minute cooling off period, both head coaches and selected players will be made available at the field. Any special requests should be brought to the attention of the Athletic Communications staff, and we will do our best to assist you. Media can file their stories from press row, which is fully equipped with wireless access.

Cross Country/Track and Field

All player and/or coach interview requests for Cross Country must be directed to Jonathan Hudson (jonathan.hudson@cwu.edu). All player and/or coach interview requests for Track and Field must be directed to Sean Bessette (sean.bessette@cwu.edu). Players have been instructed to grant no interviews unless scheduled by the Office of Athletic Communications. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. Game-day interviews before games are not allowed.

Following a mandatory 10-minute cooling off period, both head coaches and selected players will be made available. Any special requests should be brought to the attention of the Athletic Communications staff, and we will do our best to assist you. Media can file their stories from press row, which is fully equipped with wireless access.

Men's Rugby

All player and/or coach interview requests must be directed to Sean Bessette (sean.bessette@cwu.edu). Players have been instructed to grant no interviews unless scheduled by the Office of Athletic Communications. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. Game-day interviews before games are not allowed.

Following a mandatory 10-minute cooling off period, both head coaches and selected players will be made available at the pitch. Any special requests should be brought to the attention of the Athletic Communications staff, and we will do our best to assist you. Media can file their stories from press row, which is fully equipped with wireless access.

Women's Rugby

All player and/or coach interview requests must be directed to Blake Patterson (blake.patterson@cwu.edu). Players have been instructed to grant no interviews unless scheduled by the Office of Athletic Communications. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. Game-day interviews before games are not allowed.

Following a mandatory 10-minute cooling off period, both head coaches and selected players will be made available at the pitch. Any special requests should be brought to the attention of the Athletic Communications staff, and we will do our best to assist you. Media can file their stories from press row, which is fully equipped with wireless access.