Schedule and Speakers Announced for the Student Sportscasters Workshop
Last Updated on June 30, 2021 by askcbiorg
Check out the schedule below for sessions and speakers for the Student Sportscasters Workshop, July 12-14, 2021 online. 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
Please note: All times are Eastern Daylight Time.
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, Play-by-Play Announcer Quinnipiac men’s and women’s basketball, pre- and Post-Game Host Dallas Mavericks on 103.3 ESPN Dallas
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
11 a.m. • Lacrosse and Hockey Play-by-Play
Pete Weber, Voice of the Nashville Predators
Noon • Shooting Game Highlights
Tamar Sher, 14-WFIE Sports Director
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, 98.7 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 Gulick, 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
Session TBD
Lacrosse and Hockey Play-by-Play
Pete Weber, Voice of the Nashville Predators
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