Let’s face it: covering a sports team over an entire season is a marathon, not a sprint for play-by-play announcers. The highs of a buzzer-beater or a game-winning goal in overtime are euphoric, but as the season drags on, it can be tough to keep that level of excitement in your voice. As a sports…
Have you ever tuned into a high school game and found yourself watching the excitement of an underdog team pull off a major upset, only to switch to a pro game and hear commentary that feels like it’s on another planet? The energy, the tone, the language—everything changes as the level of play rises. But…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the leap from radio to TV play-by-play? It’s not as simple as swapping one microphone for another—there’s a unique set of skills involved. The core competencies are similar, but TV brings a whole new world of visual storytelling that requires some serious adjustments. If you’re a…
When it comes to play-by-play broadcasting, it’s easy to assume that more is always better. After all, how could a commentator possibly paint the picture of the game without words? But sometimes, the most powerful moments in sports broadcasting happen when we say nothing at all, or when the crowd noise does it for you.…
If you’ve ever called an entire season—whether it’s a long hockey campaign or the grind of an 82-game NBA season—you know that keeping the energy up can be a real challenge. As the long season drags on, it’s easy to feel like you’re saying the same thing over and over. But here’s the good news:…
Every sportscaster knows that a great broadcast is much more than just relaying the play-by-play. It’s about telling a story, building excitement, and creating a rhythm that engages your audience from start to finish. The key to keeping your listeners hooked? The pacing of your broadcast. But how do you control the tempo of your…
Every broadcaster has been there. The game isn’t going the way you planned, your mind blanks during a key play, or your voice cracks in the middle of an exciting moment. We’ve all had a bad broadcast. Maybe you miscalled a play, forgot to mention an important stat, or got distracted by the chaos happening…
When you think about your favourite sports broadcast, what stands out? The buzzer-beaters, the game-winning goals, or maybe, it’s the voice behind it all—the play-by-play announcer. What separates a good announcer from a great one? The secret is storytelling. Yes, the way announcers weave narratives throughout a game is often what keeps us on the…
Imagine you’re at the mic, alone, with only your voice to carry the game. Whether you’re calling a high school basketball game or a semi-professional football match, broadcasting games solo presents unique challenges. It can feel daunting—after all, you’re the only voice guiding the audience through the action. So, how do you keep it engaging…
Every broadcaster knows that a great colour commentator can transform a game, but getting the most out of a reserved or shy commentator can be a tricky task. Whether it’s a former player still adjusting to life behind the mic or someone who’s just naturally reserved, coaxing energy and insightful commentary can feel like pulling…