Last updated 07/23/02 - 4:15 PM ET
AIKEN, SC--Kevin Britton will join the University of South Carolina Aiken Athletic Department for the 2002-03 year, announced Brad Fields, Sports Information Director, on Tuesday, July 23. Britton will serve as the Assistant Sports Information Director during his 10-month internship.
Britton, a native of Corbin, KY, comes to USC Aiken from Union College in Barbourville, KY. As a Sports Information Assistant with the Bulldogs' Office of Public Relations, Britton was responsible for writing press releases, updating and editing media guides, dealing with the media, and game preparation.
As a student, Britton worked in the Sports Information Offices of both Eastern Kentucky University and Cumberland College (KY). Among his duties at both institutions, he was responsible for statistics for a variety of sports.
"I am really excited about having the opportunity to be a part of USC Aiken and USCA Athletics," said Britton. "I think a lot of great things are going to happen over the next year and I am glad to get to be a part of that. I'm looking forward to arriving in Aiken, meeting the coaches and student-athletes and getting to work."
Britton earned his Bachelor's of Arts degree in Public Relations with a minor in History from Eastern Kentucky University in December 2000.
At USCA, he will serve as the primary contact for softball and men's and women's tennis, assist with men's basketball, and provide support for the other daily functions of the department.
"We are excited to welcome Kevin to the Sports Information Department at USCA," said Fields, in his fourth year as SID. "He brings a good mix of experience and enthusiasm. Kevin has been waiting for a chance to prove himself in this profession and I think he will more than meet the challenge that will be presented before him."
Britton is married to the former Christy Boggs of Corbin, KY.