THE SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP
The Nation's Premier Sports Broadcasting Camp Comes to Indianapolis!
Butler University
July 12-16, 2027
Students Entering 6th Grade & Older
$100 deposit per student + $4 in fees
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ABOUT THE SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP
The Nation's Premier Sports Broadcasting Camp!
The Sports Broadcasting Camp, which just celebrated our 25th anniversary as the nation's longest running sportscasting camp, is coming to Butler University and Indianapolis!!!! We will be joined by Indiana Fever play-by-play voice John Nolan and CBS4/Fox 59 sports reporter Nicole Weaving. John and Nicole are both camp alums!
We will utilize the state-of-the-art, multi-camera production studios along with the radio/podcast studios in the Richard A. Fairbanks Center for Communication and Technology. Campers will also do on-camera work and interviews in famed Hinkle Fieldhouse. We will also have some biggest names in the industry joining us as speakers!.
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​One of the highlights campers will be doing play-by-play and on-camera standups at an Indianapolis Indians AAA game!
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Our model is simple. The Sports Broadcasting Camp inspires confidence in our campers by exposing them to all facets of sports broadcasting with the perfect mix of learning and a variety of hands-on experiences. Fun is at the forefront of everything we do!​
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KEY DETAILS
Ages: Entering 6th grade - 19.
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​Anticipated Hours during the week of July 12, 2027:
Monday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Butler University
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Butler University
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Butler University
Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Butler University
Friday: 4-9 p.m. Indianapolis Indians/Victory Field
Cost: $795. We do offer a full refund up through June 12, 2027 as we recognize schedules may change. After that date, we will refund all but a $100 fee to cover incurred costs.​
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Camp includes:
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Writing and on-camera skills
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Teleprompter work
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Play-by-play and color commentary
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Sportstalk radio shows
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FOX/ESPN-type big event pre-game shows
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Writing and delivering on-camera sportscast
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Athlete interviews
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Press conferences
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Podcasting
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A-List guest speakers
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Control room experiences
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And more….
Sample Highlights
Monday
Interviewing skills
On-camera w/prompter
Sports report writing
Speakers
Tuesday
Beat reporting
Pre/Post-game shows
In-studio sports talk radio
Radio vs. TV
On-camera standups
Speakers
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Wednesday
On-camera pre-game show
Play-by-play training
Control room and production
Speakers
Thursday
On-camera sports report
Press conference
Game prep
Speakers
Friday
Indianapolis Indians game
Pre-game press conference
Play-by-play of game
Scheduled to Speak
John Nolan
Indiana Fever
Nicole Weaving
CBS4/Fox 59
John Fanta
NBC Sports
Inside Camp '26
Meet The Team
Camp Founder David Siroty
David founded the camp in 2001 with more than 1,000 campers having attended in New Jersey and Cleveland. David has extensive experience in sports with positions at The Big East Conference, Seton Hall University. St. Peter's University and the Northeast Conference. He also is the author of the 2002 baseball book, The Hit Men and the Kid Who Batted Ninth, featuring baseball Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, American League MVP Mo Vaughn.
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David gained experience in the television industry serving as the first public relations director for start-up CN8, The Comcast Network, a regional network which served 3.5 million homes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
He is a graduate of Syracuse University where he was a basketball team manager under Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim.
Camp Director Dave Popkin
Longtime Camp Director Dave Popkin was named NSMA 2024 New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year. He has called 15 different sports in his career and has appeared on over a dozen national TV and radio networks, including CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Network, ESPNU, MSG, and more.
Popkin is in his 24th year on the Seton Hall Basketball radio team, serving as both a color commentator and play-by-play announcer. He is in his third year co-hosting a college basketball talk show on FOX Sports Radio, Crashing the Boards.
Additionally, Pop is in his 26th year as the Voice of Northeast Conference basketball, currently airing on YES Network and ESPN+. He calls select Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Triple A) baseball games on 1520 AM, college soccer and baseball on FS1, and various sports on ESPN+.
The University of Miami (FL) graduate has also been an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University.
Camp Alumni include
CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS
Colin Berg - Montclair State University - Red Hawks Sports Network
Ryan Blake - Qunnipiac University - ESPN+ Production
Jason Cespedes - Syracuse University - WAER-FM/Citrus TV
Christian Gunn-Saye - Boston University - Athetlics Broadcast Production
Tyler Iglesias - George Washington University - The GW Hatchet
Jacob Kohner - Fairleigh Dickinson University - Soccer Statistician
Nicholas Laudano - Butler University - Athlettic Communications
Cole Ledger - Salisbury University - Prep Baseball
Zachary Lichter - Catholic University - Tower Newspaper
Zachary Linder - University of Michigan - Athletics Media Assistant
Ezekial Luster - Brookdale Community College - Athletics TV Production
Joey Mazzollini - John Carroll University - WJCU
Drew Pieschalski - Butler University - Butler Sports Live
Michael Siroty - Penn State University - Comm Radio/The Lion 90.7 FM/OnwardState.com/Penn State Sports Network
Isaac Torine - Indiana Unversity - MLB Combine Intern
Dan Waddleton - University of South Carolina - Fox Sports Intern
Tyler Wargo - Arizona State University - Blaze Radio​​​​
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PROFESSIONAL RANKS
Noah Eagle - NBC Sports
Scott Braun - Foul Territory
Justin Shackil - NY Yankees; Jomboy Media; Matchroom Boxing
Katie Corrado - PIX11, New York - Reporter
Joel Godett - ESPNU - Play-by-play
Greg Brzozowski - YES Network - Associate Producer
Kevin Barry - Fox4KC - Anchor/Reporter
Gregg Caserta - MLB Network - Host
Mia O’Brien - ESPN Radio/1010 XL Jax Sports Radio - Host
Brian Clark - ABC News - Anchor/Correspondent; NY Yankees on-field host
Jesse Kirsch - NBC News - Correspondent
Jay Altar - ESPN -Play-by-Play
Anthony Bonelli - Sportswriter - abonelli.com
Kevin Belbey - CAA - Talent Agent
Mike Cantor - Fox 29 Philadelphia - Sports Producer
Steven Tydings - MLB Digital - Senior Coordinator
Mark Sell - Rutgers University, Brand Advancement Media Specialist
Matt Leland - NBC Sports Bay Area and California- Associate Producer
Matthew Stucko - YES Network - Digital Media Video Producer/Host
Reed Keller - New Jersey Jackals radio announcer
Brandon Robinson - ScoopB.com
Craig D’Amico - Northeast Conference - Play-by-Play /Host
Jeff Parles - South Point Casino Spa - On Air Host
John Nolan - Indiana Fever - Play-by-Play
Carter Woodiel - Kansas City Monarch - Play-by-Play
Justin Antweil - WSBT-TV HomeTown Living - Host
Matt Cohen - Inc+/Fast Company - Associate Director, Social Media and Engagement
Tess Quinlan - NBA - Content Planning Lead (DTC)
Jordan Sarnoff - Metro Conference - Assistant Commissioner
Adam Akelson - ESPN - Associate Producer
Nicole Weaving - Indianapolis CBS4/FOX59 - Reporter
Harrison Malkin - NPR - Reporter/Producer
Mike Lynch - 1080 The FAN Portland - Host/Producer
Lukas Favale - Syracuse Crunch - Play-by-Play
Ryan Burke - NBC Sports - Producer
Geoff Magliocchetti - Huskies Report/New York Liberty - Beat Writer/Columnist
Chris Cerbo - Spectrum News - Managing Editor
Mike Panepinto - MLB Network - Studio Production
Kyle Crooks - University of Florida/SEC Network - Play-by-Play
Jackson Roberts - WHEC-TV News 10NBC - Sports Director/Content Creator
Michael Polak - Long Island Ducks - Vice President, Communications
Steve Goldberg - ESPN+ - Play-by-Play
Matt Bruchez - MLB - Productions
Anthony Cafone - Big State Sports - Producer; Blue Ridge Communications - Sideline Reporter
Ryan Canfield - FOX News Sports - Digital Production Assistant
Shane Connuck - Charlotte Observer - Sports Reporter
Ethan Useloff - Fanatics - Trader II
Zachary Goldman - Windy City Bulls (G League) - PR & Communications Associate
Aaron Hook - Delaware Blue Coats (G League)/University of Pennsylvania - Sideline Reporter
Patrick Kelleher - SportsGrid - Sports Reporter
Justin Reynoso-Dume - Compass Media Networks - Board Operator
Noah Schwartz - MLB Network - Production
Justin Scicchitano - WFMZ - TV - Videographer​​​
Reed Becker - Monmouth University - Athletic Communications​​
Scott Fantana - New York Post copy editor; UFC/MMA reporter
Request Information
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about the camp.
PHONE NUMBER: 1 (908) 324-9788
