Hofstra Sportscasting Institute for Teens

04/13/2021

Our summer program is OPEN for registration!

Join us to learn what it takes to become a professional sportscaster, and have a ton of fun too!

For more info & to register:
https://www.hofstra.edu/academics/ce/professionaldevelopment/ce_sports_journalism_class_long_island_courses.html

Learn about the sports media/journalism pre-collegiate programs designed to prepare young broadcasters with the basic skill sets they will need at Hofstra University Continuing Education (Long Island, New York).

12/01/2020

Looking for something fun to do over Winter Break?

Join us for "Sports Journalism 101" via zoom.

12/28 to 12/31 from 12 to 2 PM ET.

For more info: https://www.hofstra.edu/academics/ce/ce_jbar.cfm?offeringid=353887

Browse or Register for Courses, course, class, classes at Hofstra University Continuing Education (Long Island, New York - Nassau County).

09/02/2020

Our fall schedule is here!

Visit ce.hofstra.edu/sportsjournalism for more info & to register!

06/15/2020

Our virtual summer program begins in just 2 weeks!!

We are offering 19 fun & informative courses via Zoom.

Morning, afternoon & evening sessions are available.

For more information & to register contact Michael Chisena at [email protected].

05/11/2020

Our staff has been working hard to take our program virtual!

Watch here to see more about what we have planned for this spring & summer!

04/06/2020

We are now offering select classes via Zoom video conference!

Play-by-Play for TV & Radio
Days: 4/13, 4/15, 4/20, 4/22
Times: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Sports Radio Hosting
Days: 4/21, 4/23, 4/28, 4/30
Times: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Early registration discounts are available if you register by April 9!

For more information contact Michael Chisena at [email protected] or 516-463-5909.

03/26/2020

New program alert!

We are thrilled to announce Individual & Group training classes are now available via Zoom!

We are offering training in play-by-play, hosting, interviewing, writing, podcasting and more - all via video conference.

Our weekly FREE group video conferences with industry guests will continue as well.

Spend some time with us virtually while we maintain our social distance.

For more info email [email protected].

Stay safe out there!

02/02/2020

Super Bowl Sunday Special!!

We are offering a special Super Bowl discount on all of our Spring courses.

Register before tomorrow at 11:59 PM and receive an extra $25 off!

Hope to see you this Spring!!

Visit our website to register: ce.hofstra.edu/sportsjournalism

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01/31/2020

Our Spring courses begin in just a couple of weeks!!

Here is what we have on the schedule:

Sports Writing, Blogging and Social Media
Dates: 3/1, 3/8 (Sundays)
Times: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuition: $280 - $25 early registration discount available if you register by February 15

Sports Journalism 101 for Teens
Dates: 4/14, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17 [Tuesday – Friday]
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuition: $575 - $100 early registration discount available if you register prior to March 15

Sports Play-by-Play for TV for Radio & TV
Dates: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8
Times: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuition: $280 - $25 early registration discount available if you register by March 15

Sports Television Hosting and Anchoring
Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Times: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuition: $280 - $25 early registration discount available if you register by April 15

Hope to see you this Spring!!

03/21/2019

Our spring classes are right around the corner!

Join us for "Sportscasting 101 for Teens" during Spring Break from 4/23 to 4/26.

We're also running "Sports TV Hosting & Anchoring" on Wednesday nights from 5/8 to 5/29.

And our summer courses begin in July!

Don't miss out! Spread the word.

ce.hofstra.edu/sportsjournalism

12/11/2018

We are thrilled to announce that Liam McHugh of NBC Sports has joined our staff as an instructor! Liam is the host of Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football and the NHL on NBC. We are pumped to have him on board this summer!!

07/20/2018

A GREAT week of Introduction to Sportscasting is in the books. Huge thanks to guest speakers Kenny Albert, Ed Cohen and Chris King. We had an energetic group that improved as the week went on. Excited for the rest of the summer!

ce.hofstra.edu/sportsjournalism

07/16/2018

We are PUMPED for the start of our comprehensive week-long "Introduction to Sportscasting" class today. Students will get experience with interviewing, play-by-play, radio updates and hosting, debates and more. We'll also be joined by special guests Kenny Albert (Fox Sports NFL & MLB, NY Rangers Radio, NHL on NBC, NY Knicks TV & more), Chris King (NY Islanders & LI Ducks Radio) & Ed Cohen (NY Knicks Radio). It will be a great week! Keep an eye out for pictures and videos here and on our other social media channels all week long.

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06/28/2018

We are SO excited to announce some of our guest speakers for this summer.

The versatile Kenny Albert will join us during Introduction to Sportscasting.
ESPN NBA & NY Knicks PxP voice Mike Breen joins us for Sports Play-by-Play.
ESPN Radio Host Freddie Coleman will stop in during Sports Radio Hosting.
Fox 5 Sports Anchor Tina Cervasio will join us for Introduction to Sportscasting for Young Women.

And we are thrilled to announce a brand new field trip for our Intermediate Sportscasting course. We'll be taking a trip to a Mets game to meet SNY sideline reporter, Steve Gelbs. Steve will give us a tour, we'll do some mock play-by-play, and much more.

More guests to come.

There is still time to sign up!
ce.hofstra.edu/sportsjournalism

06/06/2018

Our summer programs begin one month from today! We are excited for another great summer. There is still time to sign up! ce.hofstra.edu/sportsjournalism

05/02/2018

So proud of our student and future superstar Jared Valluzzi. Read about Jared's experience in our program and how it's helped him pursue his dreams. https://summercamps.blog.hofstra.edu/2018/04/30/sports-journalism-program-opens-up-opportunities/

03/25/2018

Our week of instructor spotlights ends with our newest addition to the staff - Jim Baumbach.

Jim is an award-winning investigative and enterprise reporter in the sports department at Newsday, where he has worked since 1998. Recent projects include a two-year investigation in the challenges professional football players face after they leave the game and a seven-month examination into head safety in high school football on Long Island. Throughout his career Jim has covered every New York professional sports team and reported from high-profile events such as the Super Bowl and the World Series. Jim also currently is the current advisor to the student-run newspaper at St. John's University, his alma mater, and he holds a master's degree from Stony Brook University. His awards include two Emmys and he has received honors from the New York Press Club, Deadline Club and a host of other journalism entities. A Long Island native, Jim lives with his wife, two young daughters and dog on the south shore.

03/24/2018

It may be the weekend - but our instructor spotlight continues with Scott Greene!

Following a 16-year coaching career at the High School and College levels, since 2010 Scott has broadcasted over 250 games as the lead Basketball Color Analyst for Verizon Fios 1 Sports.

Since 2013, Scott has served as Fios 1's Football analyst and Fios' Sideline reporter. He has also worked College Basketball packages for ESPN3, Big East Digital, American Digital and America East. Scott served also as College Softball analyst for St. John's University and Professional CBA action for One World Sports.