While at the Pac-12, he handled media relations duties for women's soccer, wrestling, men's swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, baseball while also assisting with volleyball and men's basketball.
While completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, Collins worked in the communications services office. He was the primary contact for cross country and track and field and also handled women's soccer for the 2014 season. The Tucson, Arizona, native graduated in 2015 with a degree in communication.