Name: On the Mic and On Screen: Helping Students Find Their Sports Voice
Start: 2026-04-19T14:00:00-0700
End: 2026-04-19T15:00:00-0700

On the Mic and On Screen: Helping Students Find Their Sports Voice

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

W312

This panel explores how educators can train students to develop their on-air presence in sports media. From play-by-play and color commentary to sideline and feature reporting, panelists will share strategies for helping students balance confidence, style, professionalism and storytelling. The discussion will highlight classroom exercises and assignments that simulate live game calls, mock radio shows, and on-camera reporting while comparing them to industry expectations. Attendees will gain practical ideas for helping students discover and strengthen their unique sports voice across platforms.
Moderator: Anjelica Trinone, West Virginia University
Adam C. Earnheardt, Youngstown State University
Chuck Scatterday, West Virginia University
Steve Stilwell, Liberty University

Moderators

Anjelica Trinone

West Virginia University

Speakers

Adam C. Earnheardt

Professor & General Education Coordinator, Youngstown State University

Dr. Adam C. Earnheardt is professor of communication in the Department of Communication and General Education Director at Youngstown State University. He has authored or co-authored five books, including The ESPN Effect: Examinations of the Worldwide Leader in Sports (co-edited with... Read More →

Chuck Scatterday

Teaching Assistant Professor, West Virginia University

Hello, I’ve worked in the sports broadcasting industry, primarily at ESPN, for nearly 20 years. While at ESPN, I served as one of the four Broadcast Managers in our Studio Wraps Unit, covering everything stick-and-ball related events outside of SportsCenter (1993-2010). Early in... Read More →

Steve Stilwell

Liberty University

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W312

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Anjelica Trinone

Adam C. Earnheardt

Chuck Scatterday

Steve Stilwell

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Anjelica Trinone

Adam C. Earnheardt

Chuck Scatterday

Steve Stilwell

Attendees (40)

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