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Student Sportscasters Workshop July 12-14, 2021
There have never been more opportunities for sportscasters than there are today.
From radio to TV to online, from play-by-play to game features/packages and production, the key is to learn how to approach each of these formats. That’s what you will learn at the CBI and Sportscasters Talent Agency of America Student Sportscasters Workshop July 12-14, 2021.
This three-day virtual workshop includes sessions on the fundamentals of play-by-play as well as specific sessions for baseball, basketball, football and hockey. Learn how to conduct riveting interviews and how to turn them into compelling packages. Find the best approaches to shooting game highlights. Hear about the tips and tricks to finding your first or next sportscasting job.
An incredible value, registration is $75 for CBI students, faculty and staff members. Non-member student, faculty and staff registration is $100. Other attendee registration is $150. Registration is now closed.
Schedule and Speaker Lineup
Monday, July 12
11 a.m. • Fundamentals of Play-by-Play
Jon Chelesnik, Owner/CEO Sports Talent Agency of America
Josh Whetzel, Voice of the Rochester Red Wings
Noon • The Art of Interviewing
Adam “The Bull” Gerstenhaber
2 p.m. • Basketball Play-by-Play
Steve Lenox, Voice of Quinnipiac
3 p.m. • Lacrosse and Hockey Play-by-Play
Pete Weber, Voice of the Nashville Predators
5 p.m. • Working with your Sports Information Department
Mike Hammett, Sports Information Assistant, University of Louisiana-Monroe
Ray Simmons, Director of Athletic Communication, University of Southern Indiana
6 p.m. • Baseball Play-by-Play
Andy Masur, former radio play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox Radio Network for WGN
Tuesday, July 13
Noon • Shooting Game Highlights
Bethany Miller, KOAT-TV Sports Reporter
1 p.m. • Game Host: Pregame, Halftime, Postgame and Taking Calls
Pat O’Keefe, N.Y. Knicks and Rangers
3 p.m. • The Art of Producing Promos, Game Highlights and More
RJ Santillo, Morning Producer, 98.3 ESPN, New York City
4 p.m. • Sports Podcasts
Logan Anderson, Say the Damn Score Podcast
James Di Virgilio, Gator Nation Sports Podcast
5 p.m. • Football Play-by-Play
Dave Skoczen, Voice of the University of Akron
Wednesday, July 14
1 p.m. • Olympic Sports and More
Brendan Gulik, NCAA, ESPN and more announcer
2 p.m. • How to Get a Job in Sportscasting
Jevin Redman, Voice of the University of Evansville
Jon Chelesnik, Owner/CEO Sports Talent Agency of America
CBI is a member-driven organization serving students and advisers of student media. Through events, programs and a network of expertise, CBI fosters experiential learning, professional opportunities and advocacy for the success of student media programs.