I’ve been a member of STAA since 2014, and in that time-frame, I’ve gotten to know Jon Chelesnik as a friend and mentor. During one of our recent conversations, he shared a story that took me by surprise. I don’t have the exact quote, but to paraphrase, he told me that his first impression of me had been negative and that he had been as wrong about his assessment of my personality as anyone he had worked with.… Read More

In this episode I chat with James Westling, an up and coming broadcaster from Salina, KS.… Read More

My wife and I spent the last month traveling through Germany, Italy, and Greece. It was the trip of a lifetime! We saw some of the most famous pieces of art and architecture in human history. We swam in crystal blue ocean water connected to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We ate great food and did our best to drink the cities we visited out of wine and beer.… Read More

While I’m away on vacation I asked a couple of industry friends to write guest posts so I can enjoy vacation and not worry about the website! One of the people who graciously offered to help was Alex Rawnsley of SportscasterLife.com. A huge thanks to Alex!

On a separate note, I am an avid reader of SportscasterLife.com.… Read More

In episode 67 we chat with Joel Godett, the play-by-play voice of Ball State University.… Read More

It’s the summer! It’s time to go on vacation (like me). It’s the time to enjoy warm weather. It’s also the time to get better as a sportscaster. While recharging a bit is important, you want to be like the athletes we cover and add a new move to your arsenal during the off-season. As a play-by-play guys, we don’t need to add range to our jump shots, but it’s a perfect time to make adjustments to our spotting boards.… Read More

Episode 66 is with Jerry Schemmel, the voice of the Colorado Rockies.… Read More

While I’m away on vacation I asked a couple of industry friends to write guest posts so I can enjoy vacation and not worry about the website! The first person I asked was Jon Chelesnik, the CEO of STAA and he graciously offered to share his industry knowledge. So thanks Jon!

On a separate note, I am a paying member of STAA and get nothing for this plug, but the tools offered to me through STAA membership are invaluable in my development as a sportscaster.… Read More

As I write this post, I’m sitting in a foldable camping chair in a 90% empty apartment. Tonight is the last night in our apartment in Beresford, South Dakota. It’s also the first day I’ve ever been unemployed without having something lined up for the immediate future. After spending the last two days hauling boxes and furniture into storage, it’s impossible not to look back and reflect on everything that has happened in my time living in Beresford and working for KVHT/KVTK radio in Yankton, South Dakota.… Read More

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In episode 65 we chat with Tyler Merriam, the play-by-play voice of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.… Read More