PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Coaches and players from the 12 American Athletic Conference schools will head to the Hyatt Regency in Newport, Rhode Island, Aug. 3-4 for the league's Summer Kickoff and Media Days.
 
The festivities will begin Monday as media members and bowl partners enjoy a day of golf at Newport National Golf Club. Coaches and student-athletes will spend the afternoon with television and other media entities before the night’s main event; the annual New England-style clambake.  Fans will be able to follow all of the day's events through a broad range of coverage online as well as on social media using the #AmericanKickoff hashtag.
 
Coverage will begin Tuesday morning with a live video feed of commissioner Mike Aresco's opening remarks at 9 a.m. ET followed by roundtable discussions with the 12 head coaches. All six coaches from the West Division will kick things off at 9:45 a.m. ET followed by the East Division at 11:15 a.m. ET. The entire morning session will be streamed live on The American Digital Network  free of charge.   
 
TheAmerican.org
Complete coverage of the 2015 #AmericanKickoff can be found on our Media Day Central page theamerican.org/Kickoff.
 
The American Digital Network
Fans can watch live coverage of Tuesday’s Coaches panels by visiting theamerican.org/Watch. The ADN will also be producing original video pieces from the event as well as interviews with players and coaches that will appear on its digital channels throughout the football season.
 
#AmericanKickoff Social Station
Student-athletes will be stopping by our social station throughout the day on Tuesday. Make sure you are following #AmericanKickoff on Twitter, Instagram, and Vine to see some behind the scenes photos, videos, and more.
 
@American_Conf on Snapchat
The official American Athletic Conference Snapchat channel will be launched the Monday of #AmericanKickoff. Make sure you follow @American_Conf to see behind the scenes action.


 
Preseason Poll
The 2015 American Football Preseason Poll, as selected by members of the media, will be announced at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and will be available on TheAmerican.org and all American social media accounts.
 
Relevant Social Handles


The American on Twitter: @American_FB, @American_Conf
The American on Facebook: www.FB.com/AmericanConf
The American on Instagram: @American_Conf
The American on Snapchat @American_Conf