Office Location
The Athletics Media Relations Office is located at 1393 S. 7th Street on the corner of Seventh Street and Alma Avenue. Parking and work space for the media are available.
Football Media Information
Credential Requests
Credentials are issued for news and editorial coverage on a case-by-case basis to those filing game stories, accredited members from established media outlets, and personnel assigned by the sports information office. Requests should be directed to Sky Kerstein, FB SID. The credential recipient agrees to all conditions set forth by the University relating to conduct and print, video, audio, digital and photographic game coverage.
Football Press Box
The CEFCU Stadium press box is located on the 7th Street side of the stadium and is an open-air facility. Carry a jacket with you. The press box remains open three hours after each contest.
Football Game Day Parking
Media parking passes for home football games are issued by the athletics media relations office.
Football Telephone Lines & Wireless Internet
Nine telephone lines and wireless internet are available for the working media in the press box area.
Photographers
Credentials are issued to newspapers, wire services, video crews and team photographers. NCAA rules limit photographers to a wide area behind the restraining line around the playing field and outside the 25-yard lines.
Production Truck & Satellite Uplink Parking
Production truck and satellite uplink parking is on the 7th Street side of the stadium. Arrangements must be made to park a truck overnight inside CEFCU Stadium.
Radio Broadcasts
The radio broadcast booth for the designated official flagship station of the visiting team at CEFCU Stadium is Box A on the mezzanine level of the press box and has space for five working individuals. ISDN and regular telephone service are provided.
Scouts
Space limitations prohibit seating and standing in the press box for scouting purposes.
Spotters & Statisticians
Requests for spotters and/or statisticians should be placed two weeks prior to the given contest.
Statistics & Services
Game statistics, play-by-play accounts and post-game quotes are compiled and distributed. FAX service is available. A meal is available two hours before kickoff.
Team Practices
During the football season, the Spartans practice in the morning. In-person, post-practice interview opportunities with the student-athletes, generally, occur at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please contact the media relations office in advance with an interview request.
Telephones & Wireless Internet
Nine telephone lines and wireless internet are available in the press box area.
Media Relations Contacts
| Sport | Contact | Sport | Contact |
| Baseball | Matt Strapp | Women's Soccer | Matt Strapp |
| Men's Basketball | Amy Villa | Softball | Sky Kerstein |
| Women's Basketball | Taylor Hodges | Women's Swimming & Diving | Sophia Sabedra |
| Cross Country | Thomas Christian | Women's Tennis | Taylor Hodges |
| Football | Sky Kerstein | Track & Field | Thomas Christian |
| Men's Golf | Taylor Hodges | Volleyball | Amy Villa |
| Women's Golf | Amy Villa | Men's Water Polo | Sophia Sabedra |
| Women's Gymnastics | Amy Villa | Women's Water Polo | Sophia Sabedra |
| Men's Soccer | Matt Strapp | Beach Volleyball | Thomas Christian |
Please contact the media relations department with any further questions:
Scott MacDonald
Deputy AD for Public Relations & Content Strategy
408-924-1514
scott.macdonald@sjsu.edu
Sky Kerstein
Assistant Athletics Director for Communications & Broadcasting
703-597-4950
sky.kerstein@sjsu.edu
Amy Villa
Director of Athletics Media Relations
408-924-1216
amy.villa@sjsu.edu
Matt Strapp
Assistant Director of Media Relations
matthew.strapp@sjsu.edu