San Diego Chargers

Social Media Awareness

PurposeTo assist in informing, educating and

guiding you

We are not encouraging or discouraging you from using social media

Everything you have can be jeopardized within minutes of a picture or comment

being posted online

Social media platforms/content to be mindful of:

FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrPeriscopeSnapchatCandid PicturesVideoBlogs

YOU!FriendsFamilyStrangers / fans with camera phonesMedia

People who can harm your image

Social Media “Friends”

Questions to ask yourself before “friending” someone on social media:-Who are they?-Why are they following me?-How could this person use personal information against me?-Are they part of the media trolling for damaging posts?

Social Media Advice from coach Herm Edwards

“Don’t press send” (There is no magic un-do button. You have to live with the consequences)

"It's your privilege, not your right, to play in the NFL. A little fraternity. Don't think because you're a talented college player it's your right.“

"From now on, everything you do, it becomes news. If it's past midnight, go home."

Examples of positive social media posts

Examples of negative social media posts

What you should consider before hitting send

What you should do if you hit send and then realize you shouldn’t have

-Contact us immediately

-We will discuss whether or not you should delete the post

-Chargers NFL Security – Bill Stetson

T eam transactions (Leave that to front office)R eligion (Your faith is your business)I njuries (Leave that to the coaches)P olitics (Your political beliefs belong to you)L eaks & Locker room (Keep it in house)E motional (Don’t post when emotional)

Topics to avoid when posting on social media

Chargers Social Media Policy for Employees

Game Day!!!!!Players, coaches and football operations personnel can use social media up to 90 minutes before kickoff and following post-game media interviews.

No use during the game or halftime; that includes any representatives using your personal social media accounts.

(Interpretation: Your friend or agent could tweet under his or her own name but not as the player or coach.)

Facebook profile and the world

Things to remember before posting to Facebook:

-EVERYTHING you post can be seen by anyone with internet access (i.e. Family, Friends, Fans, Media, etc.)-Check your privacy settings-Make sure other people who tag you in photos have your permission to post on your timeline-Only accept friends that you know-Avoid having your picture taken while partying, drinking or hanging out with women-When people ask questions, find out who is asking (i.e. Media, Fan, Friend, etc.) and determine if your response will lead to a potential problem-“Haters” are going to hate. You are not required to engage with them

In ConclusionThe best advice anyone can give regarding what you should

or shouldn’t post on social media is:

Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your mother to see!