CALDWELL, Idaho – The College of Idaho Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Savannah Koga as its new Director of Sports Communication. Koga, a Meridian, Idaho native and former collegiate student-athlete, joins the Yotes with a background in sports media, athletic administration, marketing and coaching.
In her new role, Koga will oversee sports communication efforts for all 24 College of Idaho athletic programs, including media relations, athletic event coverage, statistical reporting, website management and the coordination of game-day operations. She will also oversee and train student interns, helping provide hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications.
Koga earned her bachelor's degree in Communication from Kansas Wesleyan University in May 2024 before completing her master's degree in Business Administration and Sports Management in May 2025.
During her collegiate career, Koga competed in volleyball for five seasons at both the junior college and NAIA levels, attending Blue Mountain Community College, Presentation College and Kansas Wesleyan University. Her playing career included a Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) regular-season championship.
Alongside her athletic career, Koga gained experience in collegiate sports media and marketing, working closely with athletic communications and administration personnel. Her responsibilities included creating digital content, producing promotional materials, assisting with athletic event coverage and supporting various communications initiatives.
Her professional background also includes serving as the General Manager of the Sawtooth Sockeyes, a collegiate summer baseball organization based in Caldwell, Idaho. In that position, Koga oversaw daily operations, coordinated game-day activities, managed marketing and social media efforts, and worked with community partners and sponsors.
Beyond her work in athletic administration, Koga remains actively involved in volleyball as an assistant varsity coach at Vallivue High School. Her experience as both a collegiate student-athlete and coach provides a valuable perspective on the importance of promoting student-athlete achievements and sharing their stories.
A graduate of Rocky Mountain High School, Koga grew up competing in volleyball, basketball, track and field, and swimming. Her connection to The College of Idaho extends beyond her professional appointment, as several members of her family attended the institution, and her aunt served as a longtime professor.
Having grown up cheering for the Yotes, Koga now returns to the Treasure Valley athletic community in a role that combines her passion for sports, communication and storytelling.
Koga officially joined the College of Idaho Athletics Department in October 2026.
