In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Ben Turner, the Associate Strategic Communications Director at Purdue University Athletics. Ben has served in a communications role at Purdue Athletics for almost fifteen years, providing excellent coverage of multiple programs and events, including his current positional focus on the Purdue baseball and swimming and diving teams. Ben discusses his role in the communications department, the challenges of being an effective communicator, the importance of effective communication and writing skills, the impact of positive relationships and connections within the industry, and his favorite memories of working in collegiate athletics.