Whether it’s pre-game intros or scripted reports, we’ve all had to voice over some elements for our broadcasts. They can go easily or be long-drawn out affairs if you’re unable to spit out all the words in the correct order. I’ve always found it difficult to make an edit in my voice over tracks that…
It’s common wisdom for athletes to cross-train. Seldom to the world’s best focus strictly on one sport, twelve months a year…they branch out, they try new things. New sports work new muscles and develop new skills and it can be the same for sportscasters. But what specifically can you learn from broadcasting different sports? We’ve…
Happy New Year (almost)! January 1st is a great time to stop and reflect on the year just gone, as well as the year to come. Many set common resolutions like losing weight or saving more money or spending more time with family…however what about your sportscasting resolutions? Setting sportscasting resolutions or goals for the…
Christmas is right around the corner. With that comes (hopefully) a bit of time off to spend with family and friends, eating way too much and of course presents from Santa. While big presents are nice, some of my favourite holiday acquisitions are from stocking stuffers. Stocking stuffers can be worth their weight in gold,…
Before every single broadcast, we put together hours of prep, research dozens of players, and comb through previous games looking for the diamonds in the rough. All of that work is done so we can achieve the perfect call. One thing I’ve learned over the years, there’s no such thing. When I was first starting…
Applying for sportscasting jobs can be extremely stressful. There is a lot of competition paired with minimal opportunity to stand out from the crowd. That’s why every inch of your application has to do its best to stand out from your demo reel, to your resume and even your cover letter. Crafting a solid cover…
Losing your sportscasting job is a horrible feeling. Whether you’re fired, laid off or squeezed out, losing your ability to broadcast live sports can leave a huge hole in your life both personally and professionally. In the spring of 2019, I was laid off from my sportscasting job, one that I’d held for 8 years,…
Recently I had the opportunity to speak to a high school class on the nature about sportscasting. The class was filled with grade 10 and 11 students who were being introduced to a variety of new and interesting careers. After I was invited, I actively wondered what an aspiring sportscaster would ask me. I remember…
At times, being on the road can be rather stressful for a sportscaster. Whether it’s a new venue that you’ve never been to before or maybe it’s somewhere you’ve been hundreds of times but the Wi-Fi is always on the fritz or the vantage point is awful. In times like these, it’s nice to have…
Like any good broadcaster, I self-critique. Simply put, it’s a vital part of doing this job to the best of our abilities. How else can we truly understand our skillset, our strengths, and our weaknesses, without hearing our broadcasts through the ears of the audience? If you don’t already self-critique, or if you’re a seasoned…