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Such an opportunity to speak with so many industry professionals at the #STAASummit! Starting the event with Jim Nantz from @CBSSports! Thank you for hosting this @STAAtalent and Jon Chelesnik!
THREAD: Thank you Jim for encouraging young sportscasters to pursue their goals! I am excited to get back to working with @ICTVSports607 and @CornellVideo soon! #STAASummit @STAAtalent @CBSSports
THREAD: @bethmowins from @espn @ABC joining @STAAtalent #STAASummit! Her first words are “Don’t be afraid” and “Yes you can”.
THREAD: @bethmowins encouraging people to practice, practice, practice! She would practice her open by putting a picture of a camera on her mirror. Another way to practice is bringing a recording devise to a game and calling it from the stands! #STAASummit @STAAtalent
THREAD: @bethmowins giving some soccer pxp advice... cannot wait to bring these tips to @CornellVideo! Close to the box: all play by play calling all action...away from the box: call strategy. @espn @abc #STAASummit @STAAtalent
THREAD: @bethmowins first job in Homer, NY brought her to the Cortaca Jug! Awesome connection! Her advice "know a little bit about a lot" to be a people person. @STAAtalent #STAASummit @espn @ABC
THREAD: @bethmowins key to storytelling is coordinate stories with your crew. One quote I will take with me is "It's okay to be ambitious". @STAAtalent #STAASummit
THREAD: @Kevinharlan joins #STAASummit today. It is so great to have so many accomplished sportscasters speaking with us today. Thank you Jon and @STAAtalent for organizing this event! @CBSSports
THREAD: @kevinharlan the first piece of advice reminds me of one of my @ICParkSchool @peterjohanns...work on voice and delivery! The first thing an employer will pay attention to is voice! @STAAtalent #STAASummit
THREAD: "They can see it, don't say it...accent the picture on tv." @Kevinharlan gives advice about working with graphics and the picture on television. @STAAtalent #STAASummit @CBSSports
THREAD: @Kevinharlan recommends speaking with or reading information from local beat reporters/team play-by-play announcers. #STAASummit @STAAtalent
THREAD: @Kevinharlan is his own spotter! He believes he should be prepared enough to do it alone. Preparation is key! #STAASummit @STAAtalent @CBSSports
THREAD: @Kevinharlan recommends to follow the crumbs to find job opportunities! @STAAtalent #STAASummit @CBSSports
THREAD: @tracywolfson is the next guest on #STAASummit! She had her start at @CBSSports as a researcher and then was an agent as well as producer! She then became an on air sportscaster!
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THREAD: @tracywolfson loves being an investigative reporter combining the pre-researched storylines with what is happening in the game. #STAASummit @STAAtalent @CBSSports
THREAD: @tracywolfson shares how she got to Tom Brady and Peyton Manning after their respective Super Bowl wins. Her method is to b-line right to her interview. Patience plays a big role in getting those interviews. @STAAtalent #STAASummit
THREAD: @tracywolfson says young sportscasters should record stand-ups anytime they can and develop their careers with other side projects online! #STAASummit @CBSSports
THREAD: "Stay in the moment" @tracywolfson talked about taking deep breaths to avoid missing the big moments. She also encourages everyone to take key notes to understand what is happening in the game. @STAAtalent #STAASummit @CBSSports
THREAD: the integration between play-by-play, color and sideline make for a great broadcast! @tracywolfson spoke about working with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo to make a cohesive show! @STAAtalent #STAASummit @CBSSports
THREAD: echoing @tracywolfson...thank you @STAAtalent and Jon Chelesnik for organizing this awesome event! I have learned so much and cannot wait to bring this back to @CornellSports and @BomberSports! #STAASummit Up next...Ian Eagle!
THREAD: great to have Ian Eagle at the #STAASummit! Love learning from the best in the business @STAAtalent
THREAD: Ian Eagle says broadcasters have to look and listen to games in a completely different way to learn more about this field. #STAASummit @STAAtalent
THREAD: Ian Eagle encourages all broadcasters to be themselves and find their voice! It takes a lot of practice. Find a group of people to get advice from and apply the critique. @STAAtalent #STAAsummit
THREAD: Ian Eagle shares his game board for his last game for @CBSSports! So great to see how so many broadcasters set up their information! @STAAtalent #STAASummit
THREAD: Bob Costas shares how to incorporate stats and what is happening during the game. @STAAtalent #STAASummit
