Not too long ago, Sportscaster Life contributor Ryan Lepper talked about his time in Junior A hockey and how he balanced wearing various hats. He referenced his time as a broadcaster which included some sales duties and even some receptionist responsibilities. While some of Ryan’s hats aren’t exactly the responsibilities that many of us think…
Last week, Jon Chelesnik over at STAA posted a short video (part of his “Fired Up Sportscasting” series) on sports talk. The video promoted the idea of sports talk hosts using teaser statements to retain an audience through a show, or TSL (time spent listening). In principal, this is a fantastic idea and something all…
Late August and early September mean many hockey, football and basketball teams are holding their annual training camp. It’s an opportunity to shift back into “game mode” for sportscasters as the players are put through their paces and sportscasters get to shake off some ‘ring rust’ via some exhibition games and scrimmages. Training Camp can…
If you’re like me, August means two things. Hot temperatures with plenty of time in the area lake/river/ocean. And secondly, having one eye on the impending season. For me, hockey is right around the corner with puck drop on another season in early September. With a new season around the corner comes the challenging but…
In sportscasting, there are two main questions that broadcasters will debate on until the end of time. First, is Joe Buck a good sportscaster? And secondly, can a sportscaster jinx a shutout or no-hitter? We’ve attempted to tackle the first question a couple of times, but today we’re talking superstitions and how they impact our…
Having the ability to troubleshoot your own technical issues, or being able to bring secondary skills to the table can be a huge asset in many ways. First, it makes you more valuable to an employer if you’re able to contribute to the setup and take down of your broadcast or produce great digital content,…
Players play for a championship. To win that last game of the season, to raise a trophy above their head and to raise a banner in their home venue. Broadcasters live to call that moment, to have that one iconic call that’ll be forever linked with that moment in time. A championship broadcast is something…
Editors Note: This article was submitted to Sportscaster Life by John Vicari, a High School Senior and broadcaster looking to pursue a career in sportscasting. If you’re interested in submitting an article to Sportscaster Life, please click here. I’m like many of you…a broadcaster first bit by the broadcasting bug at an early age. Though…