Matthew Bonnette | Senior Associate AD For Athletics Communications
Primary Contact For: Football, M. Basketball, M/W Cross Country, M/W Track and Field, ESPN+
Email: wbonnette@mcneese.edu | Phone: 337-475-5207
Pam LaFosse | Assistant Sports Communications Director
Primary Contact For: W. Basketball, Indoor Volleyball, Softball, WTennis
Email: plafosse@mcneese.edu | Phone: 337-475-5926
Morgan Guidroz | Assistant Director for Digital Marketing
Primary Contact For: Soccer, Baseball, Beach Volleyball
Email: mguidroz2@mcneese.edu | Phone: 337-475-5472
Kamden Holland | Director of Broadcasting
Email: kholland2@mcneese.edu
Athletics Communications Department
The Athletics Communications Department is located on the first floor of the Legacy Center. We are willing to assist the working media in any way possible and will gladly fulfill all reasonable requests.
Press/Photo Credentials
Please contact the Athletics Communications Department for all credential requests.
Media Parking
Reserved parking for members of the working media covering McNeese football games are available with advance notice. When requesting media parking permits, we urge you to do so at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Matthew Bonnette (wbonnette@mcneese.edu). All other sports have general parking areas.
E-mail Service
Every press release that is released by McNeese Athletics is available via e-mail. To be added to the distribution list, please send an e-mail request to Matthew Bonnette (wbonnette@mcneese.edu).
Player Interviews
All player interviews (all sports) must be scheduled through the Athletics Communications Department. In making interview requests, we ask for at least 24 hours notice. Advance notice will help ensure that your request will be handled efficiently. Players may not be interviewed on game day once they enter the locker room or athletic training room.
Post-Event Interview Policy
Head coaches and select players (football) will be available for post-game interviews after a 10 minute "cooling off" period as prescribed by the NCAA.
For all other sports, post event interviews will take place following a 10 minute cooling period at a determined location.
Contact the visiting Athletics Communications Department regarding interviews with members of their coaching staff or players for all events.
In-Season Coaches Interview Policy
In-person interviews with the head coach or staff can be arranged through the Athletics Communications Department.
Practice Coverage
Most practice sessions are open to media coverage. Please contact the Athletics Communications Department, at least 24 hours in advance, if you are planning to attend a practice.
#GeauxPokes
When referring to athletics, please be aware of the following usage policy. First reference should always be McNeese. The only secondary references used should be McN, Cowboys, Cowgirls, Pokes. Please refrain from using McNeese State, McNeese State College, MSU or any other similar combination.
