We’ve had enough deep thoughts over the last few weeks. So instead of being serious today, let’s gather around the proverbial campfire so I can tell you the story of my nightmare trip to Manhattan, Kansas. This story includes a 90-degree gym, an ice storm, live bats, and a blessed broken-down bus. Let’s do this!
A little background before we start.… Read More
Since I began SayTheDamnScore.com there has been a blurb about myself on the bottom of the page that said this is a site about sportscasting through the eyes of an aspiring sportscaster. I thought nothing of it until recently when I received this email from a reader named Shawn Tiemann from Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Greetings from Tulsa Logan.… Read More
A major part of why I posted my Blueprint to Broadcasting Success was so it could be helpful to other broadcasters. I also posted it for selfish reasons to hold myself accountable for putting in the extra work to get better. As part of that accountability I’m going to post monthly on how closely I stuck with the plan, the challenges faced, and how/ if I’m hearing improvement in my self critiques.… Read More
Part of becoming a great broadcaster is having a great vocabulary and finding ways to vary your verbiage. That is why a regular feature on this site will be “Announcer Alterations” where we take short clips of pre-existing play-by-play synced to video and come up with five different ways to call the same sequence of events.… Read More
The first time I went to Salisbury, N.C., for “One Day Ticket To Sportscasting Success” was June 2014. It was my first industry conference. I was curious, but had always found reasons not to go. It was too far away, too expensive, or just too inconvenient.
The way I was eventually convinced goes to show that inspiration truly comes from unusual places.… Read More
I try to read as many stories about sportscasters and their paths to success as possible. Though I loathe the work of Stephen A. Smith, I was interested in this article about how he got to where he is. He gave two very interesting thoughts :
“You only think you have friends,” Smith said. “But you don’t.”… Read More
Part of becoming a great broadcaster is having a great vocabulary and finding ways to vary your verbiage. That is why a regular feature on this site will be “Announcer Alterations” where we take short clips of pre-existing play-by-play synced to video and come up with five different ways to call the same sequence of events.… Read More
Great athletes use the regular season and playoffs to showcase their talent. However, great athletes don’t get great during the season; that’s what the off-season is for. Whether it’s Michael Jordan learning to play in the post, Peyton Manning gleaning the tendencies of every single defensive player and coach in the league, or Bryce Harper perfecting his home run swing; they require thousands of off-season reps to perfect.… Read More
Once upon a time there was a college student at a small Midwest college who was certain he was the next big thing in play-by-play. All his friends, professors, and family members told him how great he was. At graduation time, this prodigy was having a tough time finding a job in any market, much less the major Midwest markets he was sure he would end up in.… Read More
A major part of why I posted my Blueprint to Broadcasting Success was so it could be helpful to other broadcasters. I also posted it for selfish reasons to hold myself accountable for putting in the extra work to get better. As part of that accountability I’m going to post monthly on how closely I stuck with the plan, the challenges faced, and how/ if I’m hearing improvement in my self critiques.… Read More