Christian Flowers joined Kentucky State University as the Sports Information Director before being promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations in the summer of 2024.
In his current role, Flowers oversees media relations, ticketing operations, and contributes to game-day operations for the Thorobreds’ 12 intercollegiate sports programs. His responsibilities include managing media production, maintaining team statistics, updating the official athletics website (KSUThorobreds.com), and coordinating interviews and press conferences with media outlets.
Flowers has been instrumental in enhancing the digital presence of Kentucky State Athletics. In his third year, he led efforts to achieve a 68% increase in Facebook reach and a 48% boost in interactions. On Instagram, the department’s reach skyrocketed by 259%, with content interactions doubling. These achievements were supported by a team of interns who collectively created over 800 posts across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. He also played a pivotal role in promoting NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) awareness among student-athletes.
In his second year, Flowers launched the Kentucky State Sports Network, enabling live streaming of home events for football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, and indoor track and field. With the help of student interns, the department's social media channels achieved over 2.3 million impressions.
Flowers has been instrumental in creating a robust internship program at Kentucky State University, partnering with the Departments of Physical Education, Communications, and Business to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in sports information and media operations. This initiative allows interns to apply classroom learning in real-world scenarios, preparing them for successful careers in athletics and related fields.
Beyond the university, Flowers expanded the program to include local high school students from Frankfort High School, offering them the opportunity to intern within the KSU Sports Information Department. This innovative program not only equips young students with valuable skills but also strengthens the relationship between Kentucky State University and its surrounding community, demonstrating a commitment to fostering local talent and building meaningful connections.
Before joining Kentucky State, Flowers served at Prairie View A&M University, where he contributed to the Panther Sports Network by producing broadcasts, designing graphics, capturing events through photography and videography, and enhancing PVAMU Athletics' digital footprint.
His professional experience extends to the NFL, where he worked with the Houston Texans during the 2020 season, assisting with media operations, press conferences, and game-day logistics. Additionally, Flowers interned with NWSL’s Sky Blue FC (now NJ/NY Gotham FC) in the summer of 2020, contributing to marketing campaigns and graphic design projects, including the launch of new team uniforms.
A native of San Antonio, Texas, Christian Flowers holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University where he was also a men’s golf student-athlete.
