CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Delta State University Athletic Department announced the hiring of Braden Treaster as the new Coordinator of Sports Information for the department.
 
"We welcome Braden to our Sports Information Department and are optimistic that his experience will enhance our operations and provide increased exposure for our athletic teams and community followers." Delta State Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison stated. "He is familiar with NCAA processes and has been in the Division II sports information arena. He should be an asset to our coverage and production."
 
Treaster joins the #DSUfamily after spending a year as the Director of Athletic Communications at Newberry College in Newberry, S.C., where he provided leadership, supervision, instruction and planning for the athletic communication staff for the 24-sports and 800 student-athletes in the athletic department.
 
"I'm so thrilled for this opportunity to join such a great University with a great history behind it." Says Treaster, "I'm looking forward to building a great relationship with the coaches, administration, and community. I am looking forward to developing and building great staff and I am happy to work for an administration that supports it"
 
As a Wolf, Treaster served as the primary contact for football, field hockey, baseball, cheer and e sports.
 
Before his time as a Wolf, Treaster spent the 2022-23 season as the Athletic Communications Assistant at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.
 
As a Gorilla, Treaster served as the primary contact for women's volleyball and softball programs while also working with print publications, social media, and website communications. 
 
He previously worked in the Sports Information Department at his alma mater Shippensburg University (Pa.) as a graduate assistant and undergraduate student. 
 
Treaster has gained extensive video experience at Shippensburg and as a production assistant with the State College Spikes, former short season single A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, and currently a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League. 
 What other Sports Information Directors and former colleagues are saying about Treaster
"Braden's commitment to his school's student-athletes and coaches is a hallmark of his work. It is exciting to see his sports information journey take him to another strong Division II conference like the GSC, and it is great to still be able to continue to be a #MakeItYours colleague with him at Delta State" – Bill Morgal - Shippensburg University, Sports Information Director.
 
"Braden Treaster is a rising young professional collegiate sports communicator. His work ethic, relationship building skills and passion for college athletics have suited him well and helped him excel. Delta State is one of the premier NCAA Division II institutions, and I'm excited to see Braden help promote Statesmen and Lady Statesmen Athletics."- Dan Wilkes - Pittsburg State University, Associate Athletic Director/Communications
 
"Braden brings a dedication and energy that inspires those around him. He is passionate and committed in serving the student-athletes, coaches and administration" – Pearllan Cipriano – Bard College, Sports Information Director.
 
"Delta State made a great hire in adding Braden Treaster to their athletic staff as the coordinator of sports information. Braden is hard-working and very dedicated to his job. I look forward to watching him succeed and grow in his new role" – Jenny Fuller – Pittsburg State University, Head Softball Coach.