Louisiana Tech Athletics Launches "The Next Shot" Student Creative Credential Program

RUSTON | Louisiana Tech Athletics announced Friday the launch of The Next Shot, a program that gives high school photographers and videographers the chance to earn a sideline credential for Bulldog football at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium.

Students will enter a lottery for each of Tech's final three home games against Old Dominion, Southern Miss, and Arkansas State. Selected students will work alongside Louisiana Tech Athletics creative staff in a job-shadow role.

To register for the lottery, visit LATechSports.com/thenextshot.

"Our students are the heartbeat of what we do and how we operate," said Kyle Kavanaugh, Senior Associate AD for External Affairs and Chief Brand Officer. "We lean on them every day. We trust them, and they deliver. Most people in this business don't come in with all the answers, and they aren't always ready for the role right away. You get better by doing, by getting your reps in, and in order to get those reps, someone has to give you an opportunity. We believe that extends beyond our walls. There are plenty of talented, creative people out there just looking for a chance. We say recruit everyone, every day, and we mean it. Sometimes that starts with handing a kid a credential."

The Next Shot Lottery Guidelines

Applicants must be in good academic and conduct standing. Contact information for a principal, counselor, or teacher at the applicant's school is required for verification.
Applicants must provide contact information for a parent or legal guardian to confirm permission and availability to attend the game.
Applicants must list the photography or video equipment they currently use. Students must have adequate equipment; cell phones alone do not qualify.
Applicants must submit a portfolio link or social media handle showing examples of their work.
Selected students will work alongside LA Tech Athletics staff in a job shadow role, per NCAA rules.
Selected students must share their edited photos and/or video with LA Tech Athletics following the game. LA Tech Athletics may use submitted work with credit.
Selected students may post their work to personal social media accounts but may not sell photos or video to LA Tech student-athletes or their families.
Selected students must follow all game-day rules for credentialed photographers and videographers and the direction of LA Tech Athletics staff.
Selected students must dress appropriately while working the game.
This is an unpaid job shadow opportunity. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the game.
Selected students and their parent or legal guardian must complete the required media release and liability waiver before participating.
LA Tech Athletics will select up to three eligible students per game through a lottery.

Available Games and Application Deadlines

Applicants may select all games they are available to attend. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. Central on the Monday before each game, and selected students will be notified by email on Tuesday.

LA Tech vs. ODU – Saturday, Oct. 24 (Homecoming): Applications close Monday, Oct. 19. Selected students notified Tuesday, Oct. 20.
LA Tech vs. Southern Miss – Saturday, Nov. 14: Applications close Monday, Nov. 9. Selected students notified Tuesday, Nov. 10.
LA Tech vs. Arkansas State – Saturday, Nov. 21: Applications close Monday, Nov. 16. Selected students notified Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection or a game-day credential.

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