"I'm honored to be contributing to an interactive curriculum that is groundbreaking in nature and incredibly impactful in scope! I wish an an opportunity like this existed when I was a teen!"
If you’re a young man or a young lady in high school and considering a career that will satisfy your desire to be near the action, even if you’re not a jock, don’t be discouraged. Today there are more ways than ever to incorporate your love for sport...More
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Northwest Region
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Online Orientation and Class Login Information Will be Included in Acceptance Letter
7:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central
5:00pm - 7:00pm Mountain
4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific
10th Garder Joey Bonadonna
Color Commentary for the Green Bay Blizzard
Indoor Football League (IFL)
Application must be completed by student and a parent (or legal guardian)
Upload most recent H.S. transcript or report card (Word, PDF or Photo)
Upload Teacher or Counselor recommendation on school letterhead (Word, PDF or Photo)
Essay on Application - "Why do you want to be accepted to the YSN Sports Broadcasting Academy?" (minimum 100-150 maximum word limit)
FOR TECH SUPPORT CALL: 954-952-5903
Foundations in TV/Radio Sports Broadcasting
Foundations in Play-by-Play and Preparation
Foundations in Sports Writing
Foundations in Sports Interviewing
Foundations in Sports Management
Creating an Internet Sports Radio Show
Building Your Demo Reel
Securing an Internship
Professional Development
Public Speaking
Netiquette
The Elevator Pitch
Mentoring
Impression Management
The Cover Letter / Resume and Interview
Financial Literacy Basics
Time-Management
IMPORTANT NOTE: All candidates (and their parents) submitting applications understand that acceptance into the Academy is offered purely for personal development and enrichment purposes by high school students pursuing a passion/interest in sports broadcasting as a career. All subject matters are delivered at an introductory level. This educational experience is not intended to prepare students for employment upon completion of the Academy. Future employment opportunities will require advanced education, internships and/or volunteer experience.
"I know that having graduated from the YSN Sports Broadcasting Academy on my resume was one of the deciding factors that enabled me to be one of only two freshmen that were hired (Pac-12 Network) from the 8,000 ASU freshmen class."
“The YSN Sports Broadcasting Academy doesn’t have professional teachers, they have professionals that teach! Each week what I learned from this academy, I feel I gained more advantages over kids my age.”