Men's Tennis
Trent Spinner
- Title:
- Assistant Director of Sports Brands & Communications
Lacrosse, W Golf, M Tennis
- Email:
- tspinner@usc.edu
- Phone:
- (213) 713-9795
Trent Spinner is an assistant director of sports brands & communications at USC Athletics. He served as an assistant in the USC Sports Information office for one year (2022-23) before being promoted to assistant director in 2023.
He is currently the primary media contact and public relations strategist for USC's men's tennis, women's golf, men's golf and lacrosse teams. Before coming to Southern California, he served as a graduate assistant at the University of Central Arkansas for two years (2020-2022), where he was the contact for volleyball and women's tennis. He also worked as a sports communication student intern at his Alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University, where he helped with all events and wrote all feature stories on the website.
Spinner has volunteered with several high-profile events, such as the CFP National Championship, the Summer X-Games, and the Rugby Sevens, and worked as a game day assistant at the Los Angeles Chargers. He is also an active member of the College Sports Communicators.
Spinner received his bachelor's degree in mass media sports journalism from Northwest Missouri State University in 2019. He also holds a master's degree in sports management from the University of Central Arkansas (2022).
BEYOND THE BIO
Favorite sports moment you've experienced?
Standing on top of the half pipe during Tony Hawk's final run at the 2023 X-Games in Ventura, Calif.
What do you love most about working in athletics?
I love experiencing the thrill of being around sports and being able to make connections and help the coaches and students grow their brands.
What is your favorite thing to do in the city of Los Angeles?
Going to the beach is my favorite thing. Growing up, I wanted to be a Marine Biologist, so being able to go to the beach on a whim is huge.
Hobbies outside of work?
My favorite thing is truly embracing my inner nerd. I love playing video games, studying new niche topics, writing, and exploring places that allow me to be myself.
Favorite quote?
"Vincent Van Gogh. Everyone said to him, 'You can't be a great painter, you only have one ear.' And you know what he said? 'I can't hear you.'"
He is currently the primary media contact and public relations strategist for USC's men's tennis, women's golf, men's golf and lacrosse teams. Before coming to Southern California, he served as a graduate assistant at the University of Central Arkansas for two years (2020-2022), where he was the contact for volleyball and women's tennis. He also worked as a sports communication student intern at his Alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University, where he helped with all events and wrote all feature stories on the website.
Spinner has volunteered with several high-profile events, such as the CFP National Championship, the Summer X-Games, and the Rugby Sevens, and worked as a game day assistant at the Los Angeles Chargers. He is also an active member of the College Sports Communicators.
Spinner received his bachelor's degree in mass media sports journalism from Northwest Missouri State University in 2019. He also holds a master's degree in sports management from the University of Central Arkansas (2022).
BEYOND THE BIO
Favorite sports moment you've experienced?
Standing on top of the half pipe during Tony Hawk's final run at the 2023 X-Games in Ventura, Calif.
What do you love most about working in athletics?
I love experiencing the thrill of being around sports and being able to make connections and help the coaches and students grow their brands.
What is your favorite thing to do in the city of Los Angeles?
Going to the beach is my favorite thing. Growing up, I wanted to be a Marine Biologist, so being able to go to the beach on a whim is huge.
Hobbies outside of work?
My favorite thing is truly embracing my inner nerd. I love playing video games, studying new niche topics, writing, and exploring places that allow me to be myself.
Favorite quote?
"Vincent Van Gogh. Everyone said to him, 'You can't be a great painter, you only have one ear.' And you know what he said? 'I can't hear you.'"
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