My narrative
A sports communication professional in training, with a passion for the stories behind the game.
I am a sports communication professional in training with a passion for storytelling, broadcasting and connecting audiences with the people and moments that make sports meaningful. As a Sports Communication major at Clemson University with minors in Athletic Leadership and Professional Writing, I am developing the skills to pursue a career in sports media, communications and broadcasting.
My interest in sports communication began through opportunities to work behind the microphone. I have served as a radio color analyst for Seneca football and basketball, a public-address announcer for youth and high school football, and a contributor to high school football broadcasts. These experiences taught me how to communicate clearly in real time, prepare thoroughly and tell stories while the action is happening. More importantly, they showed me that sports communication is about more than describing what happens on the field. It is about helping an audience understand why the moment matters.
My experience with Clemson Athletics has expanded that perspective. Through my work in Strategic Communications and Publicity, I have gained experience in the professional side of sports communication, including writing, media relations, game-day preparation and working alongside professionals in a collegiate athletics environment. My academic work in Professional Writing has further strengthened my ability to adapt messages to different audiences, communicate professionally and approach writing with purpose.
Writing and broadcasting are the areas of sports communication that I enjoy most, but my broader goal is to become a versatile sports communications professional. I want to be someone who can write a compelling story, contribute effectively to a broadcast, communicate with media members and athletes, and represent an organization professionally.
The experiences I have had in classrooms, broadcast booths, press areas and athletic departments have helped shape the professional I am becoming. Each opportunity has reinforced the importance of preparation, communication, adaptability and authenticity.
Ultimately, I want my work to connect people to sports and to the stories behind them. Whether I am behind a microphone, writing a feature or working behind the scenes in a communications department, I want to bring energy, professionalism and a genuine appreciation for sports to everything I do.
I’m a college senior studying sports communication and interning with Clemson Athletics Strategic Communications and Publicity. My interests center on how stories are told, how sports are shared, and how audiences connect with both.
The story continues
An expanded personal narrative will be added here, with more about my path into sports communication and the direction I hope to take.
What draws me to sports communication
Storytelling
The people behind the performance, and the stories that give each moment its meaning.
Broadcasting
The opportunity to bring the energy and context of sports to an audience.
Audience connection
The connection between a team, its people, and the audiences who follow their journey.
Let’s talk sports communication.
Have an opportunity or a question about my work? I’d welcome the conversation.