Kevin Davis has been a key part of Youngstown State Athletics’ live video production team since its infancy in 2009, and he has been a full-time member of the department as a Video Production Specialist since 2022.
Davis’ primary charge is overseeing the gameday production of YSU’s broadcasts of athletic events on ESPN+. With an in-depth background in the technical aspects of television production and operations, his wide-ranging roles include directing, producing, creating graphics, filming press conferences, purchasing equipment, and overseeing crews to ensure high-quality broadcasts. He also serves as a primary point of contact for third-party broadcast teams who cover Youngstown State events.
Davis provided his expertise during the construction and opening of the Constantini Multimedia Center on campus in 2019, specifically in the creation of the Jim Dolan Control Room. With Davis’ guidance in equipment setup and networking, all athletic events in Stambaugh Stadium, Beeghly Center and the Covelli Sports Complex are produced in the control room.
Davis also serves as an adjunct instructor at YSU, teaching classes in the area of sports field production and overseeing students who fulfill experience requirements on athletic broadcasts. Previously, he was the faculty advisor for the Penguin Rundown, a news-style sports show that was created in Bliss Hall?. He has provided vital guidance to numerous students who have attained full-time careers in broadcasting.
A native of Leavittsburg, Ohio, Davis earned his bachelor’s degree in telecommunications studies from Youngstown State in 2012.
