Collin Oestreich

Sports Media Creator | Photographer | Videographer | Writer

Experience

  • Member of Southeastern Sports Network (SSN) for the past two years

  • Started in sports journalism during freshman year at Hamilton Southeastern High School

  • Freelance photographer/media creator for Indiana Elite 3SSB AAU Basketball

  • Freelance photographer/media creator for BASEC Tennis

  • Covered the 2025 Cincinnati Open

  • Covered the 2026 Chipotle Nationals

  • Covered the 2026 UCA Cheer Nationals

  • Covered nine IHSAA State Finals across multiple sports

Sports Covered

  • Football

  • Basketball

  • Tennis

  • Golf

  • Lacrosse

  • Volleyball

  • Soccer

  • Cheerleading

  • Swimming & Diving

Education & Journalism Development

  • Attended Ball State J-Day conferences in April 2024 and 2026

  • Attended journalism conferences at Franklin Central in 2025

  • Participated in Varsity Yearbook sessions at UCA Cheer Nationals in February 2026

  • Continuing sports media education through hands-on event coverage and journalism workshops

Skills

  • Sports Photography

  • Videography

  • Sports Writing

  • Graphic Design

  • Social Media Content Creation

  • Event Coverage

  • Athlete Storytelling

  • Leadership & Team Collaboration

  • Communication & Networking

  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

  • Creative Problem Solving

  • Time Management & Organization

  • Professionalism at Live Events

  • Initiative & Self-Motivation

  • Attention to Detail

  • Ability to Work Under Pressure

  • Collaboration with Athletes, Coaches, and Media Teams

  • Reliability & Strong Work Ethic

Notable Coverage

  • IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals (2024, 2025)

  • IHSAA Girls Swimming & Diving State Finals (2024)

  • IHSAA Boys Tennis State Finals (2025)

  • IHSAA Boys Swimming & Diving State Finals (2026)

  • 2026 Boys Basketball State Finals (All Four Classes)

Recognition

  • Featured in the Hamilton County Reporter

Travel & Creative Work

  • Sports and travel photography in Belize, Honduras, and Alaska

  • Experience capturing content in fast-paced competitive environments and unique travel settings