Lady Tigers Media Training 101
The LSU women’s basketball team participated in a one-hour media training session conducted by Dr. Shirley White of the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes on Tuesday afternoon at the Sue Gunter Basketball Complex. White discussed the qualities of giving a good interview, eye contact, posture and tone of voice. In addition to her presentation, the Lady Tigers began a series of mock interviews on camera and will continue with another session on Thursday. Among the popular questions brought up included replacing former All-American Allison Hightower, the difficult non-conference schedule and competing in the Southeastern Conference. Each player was and will be evaluated on their mock interview presentation. Media training is an imitative under the LSU CHAMPS Life Skills program and the LSU Sports Information office that every athletic team participates in prior to the season. The mock interviews and individual player media training continue during the season.
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