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Athletic Communications

Defiance College's Athletic Communications department serves student-athletes, coaches, and administration of Defiance College in addition to the media and fans following the Yellow Jackets. Athletic Communications carries out a dual mission as publishers and historians and strives to deliver accurate, consistent and thorough work that sums up to excellence. The department's skilled professionals promote Yellow Jacket student-athletes and teams through various forms of digital and traditional media, such as the publication of website content, the coordination of live streaming, photography and social media content. They also serve as the primary statisticians at home events to track records and achievements of current and past Yellow Jackets.

The Athletic Communications department also serves a crucial role within the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in reporting results and statistics in a timely and accurate manner alongside a talented group of sports communicators.

Note: All records and historical information is based on available information. If anyone has additional information to support the accuracy of current records, please contact the Athletic Communications Department with proper supporting evidence at gmansfield@defiance.edu or by calling 419-783-2566. Our mission is to provide the most accurate and up-to-date history on all Defiance Yellow Jackets athletic programs.

Sports Information Questionnaires

Online DC Student-Athlete Bio Form (New Students)

DC Student-Athlete Bio Form Update (Returning Athletes Only)

Live Stream Information
 Most Defiance College home games are available to stream live on your television, computer, or mobile device on the Defiance College Athletics YouTube Channel. Stream on your TV with the YouTube app on streaming devices and search for Defiance College Athletics.

The Yellow Jacket Sports Network produces all home football and basketball games. These games are live on YouTube and replayed on the West Ohio Sports Network throughout Northwest and West-Central Ohio. WOSN is available over-the-air at 26.1 near Defiance and 44.2 to the south. Additionally, WOSN is on most local cable providers including Spectrum, Ayersville Cable and Arthur Mutual.

Media Guidelines

Credentials
 Credentials for working media should be requested through Director of Athletic Communications Garett Mansfield via email at gmansfield@defiance.edu or by telephone at 419.783.2566. Credentials should be requested at least two days prior to the event(s) media wish to cover. No credentials will be mailed. If there is a special circumstance or request, please contact the athletic communication office.

Radio and Television Broadcasts
 Radio and/or television stations planning to originate a broadcast at a Defiance College athletic event should contact the athletic communications office at least one week prior to the planned broadcast.

Interviews
 Media members must adhere to the following guidelines regarding Defiance College student-athlete and/or coach interviews: (1) All requests must be coordinated through the athletic communication office; (2) Student-athletes are typically available for interviews, either in the athletic communication office or via telephone, prior to practices (generally 1:30-4 p.m.) and following the completion of practices; (3) Please give at least one day of notice of who you wish to interview; and (4) No interviews will be allowed prior to competition on game days.

DC Quick Facts

Address: 701 N. Clinton St.; Defiance, Ohio 43512
Founded: 1850
Enrollment: 650
Nickname/Mascot: Yellow Jackets/Buzz
Colors: Purple (PMS 267C) and Gold (PMS 460C)
Affiliation: NAIA
Conferences: Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), Mid-States Football Association (MSFA, football only)
President: Dr. Richanne C. Mankey
Athletic Director: Tiffani Selhorst
Main Athletic Department Phone: 419.783.2341 

Contact Information

Garett Mansfield
Director of Athletic Communications
gmansfield@defiance.edu
Office: (419) 783-2566