Description
You’ve been to the game, you’ve cheered on your team, and the crowd’s energy was electric, but who provided the voice to all that was happening around you?
No doubt that being a PA announcer is an exciting and dynamic job that requires a strong voice, quick thinking, and an ability to engage the crowd, however; how do you get started, what’s needed on game day, and what are the best practices that PA announcers should follow?
While there are many sports to consider, in How to Become a PA Sports Announcer, veteran PA Announcer, Eric Scholl, will walk attendees through how to find PA openings, assignment preparation, what game day entails, and the approach and practices to follow so you are always at your best for any sporting event.
- How to Find PA Opportunities – You’re an entrepreneur
- Pre-Game Prep – How to organize
- Game Day – Action and reads
- Balancing Excitement & Professionalism – Know your employer
- Dealing with Unexpected Situations – Keep calm and carry on
- Going the Extra Mile – Healthy Habits
By joining this class, you’ll learn the insight you need to successfully begin your PA journey, the routines to repeat for success, and the best practices to follow to build a strong reputation.
The class will conclude with a short Q&A with Eric about all aspects of PA Announcing.
A little bit more about your instructor:
Eric is a dynamic and experienced Public Address Announcer with a passion for sports and a flair for engaging live audiences. With a wide experience announcing hundreds of sporting events, he excels in delivering clear, confident, and exciting commentary that enhances the game atmosphere and experience.
Known for his strong, commanding voice, and operating with professionalism under pressure, Eric has been the lead PA announcer for the Yale University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams for the past 7 seasons. In addition, he is the lead PA announcer for the Bulldog’s volleyball, women’s lacrosse, and softball teams.
Eric’s work across numerous universities has provided him the opportunity to announce Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
Some recent prestigious sporting events he’s been the voice of include:
2024 NCAA Division 1 and Ivy League Women’s Lacrosse Tournaments
2023 MAAC Conference Volleyball Tournament
2023 & 2022 NCAA Division 3 Men’s Basketball Tournaments
2022 NCAA Division 3 and Ivy League Volleyball Tournaments
2019 Ivy League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
2019 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Lacrosse Tournament
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