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.…
As a sports broadcaster, you know that criticism comes with the territory. Whether it’s a fan on social media, a colleague offering feedback, or a family member pointing out things you could do better, it can feel like everyone’s got an opinion on how you should do your job. The key challenge is knowing when…
It was October of 1993. I was barely a month into my WHL broadcast career as the Voice of the Prince Albert Raiders and at the tender age of 20, I was summoned into the office of Raiders Head Coach Donn Clark. He closed the door and said, “Whose team are you on?” I stuttered…
You might have heard the phrase “self-made man” thrown around from time-to-time. Personally, I have a problem with the term. In my mind, there is no such thing as a “self-made man.” All of us need support and guidance from others to be successful – and naturally, that holds true when it comes to the…