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22 February 2026
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In-person Program
Sports Broadcasting High School Course
A hands-on sports media course where students practice commentary, reporting, interviewing, production, and presenting a final sports segment.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
In-person Program
Sports Broadcasting High School Course
A hands-on sports media course where students practice commentary, reporting, interviewing, production, and presenting a final sports segment.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Sports Broadcasting Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Recently closed
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; minimum 3.0 GPA
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18 / Grades 9-12
Location / Region
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Cost
$2,998 commuter; $5,698 residential
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person campus program
Media Studies
Accommodation: Residential and commuter options
Meals: Full board or commuter lunch
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate and recommendation letter
Main output: Final presented sports segment
Instructor: Troy Hale
Sports Broadcasting Course summary
This practical course introduces sports journalism and broadcasting through commentary, reporting, interviewing, production, and presentation exercises.
Students practice calling games, hosting for television and podcasts, analyzing professional broadcasts, and creating sports news content.
It best suits students who enjoy both sports and storytelling and want to test creative, technical, and on-air roles in sports media.
What is Sports Broadcasting High School Course?
The Sports Broadcasting High School Course is a practical pre-college course from Summer Springboard. It explores sports journalism, live broadcasting, television and podcast hosting, and behind-the-scenes production through hands-on activities.
Students practice play-by-play and color commentary, conduct mock interviews, analyze professional broadcasts, and write and present sports news. The experience also includes contact with sports media professionals and potential visits to local media outlets or a live broadcast.
Why Succeed highlights Sports Broadcasting Course
The course turns sports media interest into practical commentary, reporting, interviewing, and production experience.
Students create and present a final sports segment rather than only listening to lectures.
Industry professionals and media-outlet visits connect classroom exercises with real broadcasting careers.
The curriculum covers both on-air performance and the technology and production work behind a broadcast.
The campus experience combines focused subject study with college-readiness and personal-development workshops.
Who is Sports Broadcasting Course for?
Best for
Students who enjoy sports, storytelling, journalism, performance, or media production and want to test several roles through practical work.
Not ideal if
You want a university-run course, formal college credit, or a program focused mainly on sports management rather than broadcasting.
Is Sports Broadcasting Course worth it?
This course can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test whether sports media feels exciting in practice. Its combination of commentary, interviews, production, industry contact, and a final segment offers a broader career trial than a lecture-only introduction.
The main limitation is the substantial tuition, particularly for residential participation, and the program does not normally award college credit. Its value therefore depends on whether the student will actively use the practical exercises, feedback, and career exposure.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$2,998 commuter; $5,698 residential; includes Residential tuition includes lodging, all meals, the academic course, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch, the academic course, excursions, and weekday programming from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., All Summer Springboard students receive a completion certificate and professor-completed recommendation letter..
Accommodation
Residential and commuter options
Meals
Full board or commuter lunch
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Sports Broadcasting Course need?
Effort level
Moderate to high during the two-week session.
Best started
Begin planning four to six weeks before the next application cycle opens, with extra time for travel and residential documents.
Main challenge
Becoming confident while reporting, interviewing, and commentating in real time.
Typical preparation
Watch several sports broadcasts and note how commentators explain action and build a story.
Practice a short play-by-play recording using a match clip with the sound muted.
Prepare examples of sports journalists, podcasts, or programs you would like to discuss.
Families considering residential attendance should begin travel, health, and document planning early.
Useful if
You already follow sports coverage and can identify broadcasters or formats you admire.
What do students do on Sports Broadcasting Course?
Students move from analyzing professional coverage to producing their own commentary, interviews, reports, and sports segments while learning how broadcasting technology supports the finished work.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Analyze professional sports broadcasts and discuss audience-engagement strategies.
- 2
Practice real-time play-by-play and color commentary across different sports.
- 3
Write, edit, report, and present sports news segments.
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Conduct mock interviews with athletes and coaches.
- 5
Learn basic video and audio production for sports broadcasting.
- 6
Explore television and podcast hosting techniques.
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Create and present a final sports segment.
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Meet industry professionals and potentially observe a live broadcast or media outlet.
Sports Broadcasting Course dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Second application wave
19 April 2026
The application fee increased after this date.
Final admission deadline
17 May 2026
Latest verified general admission deadline.
Session 1
19-31 July 2026
Latest verified Sports Broadcasting session.
Applications open
Fall 2026
The provider says 2027 applications will open in fall.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First application wave | 22 February 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Second application wave | 19 April 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Final admission deadline | 17 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 1 | 19-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Applications open | Fall 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Open to students in Grades 9-12.
Students starting high school in fall may apply.
Recent spring high school graduates may apply.
A minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent is required.
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.
Students must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Students must follow staff instructions communicated in English.
How much does Sports Broadcasting Course cost?
Commuter tuition
$2,998 — Includes weekday programming and lunch.
Funding or discounts
- Residential tuition: $5,698 — Includes lodging, meals, and weekend excursions.
- Deposit: $600 — Paid with the application to hold a space.
- Application fee: $99+
- Need-based scholarship: Up to 30% residential — Commuter awards may cover up to 60%.
- Eligible discounts: 5% — Heroes, multi-program, sibling, and referral terms vary.
What's included
Residential tuition includes lodging, all meals, the academic course, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch, the academic course, excursions, and weekday programming from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., All Summer Springboard students receive a completion certificate and professor-completed recommendation letter.
How to apply to Sports Broadcasting Course
- 1
Open the official application portal and enter basic contact information.
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Verify your email address and complete the account details.
- 3
Create a new application from the dashboard.
- 4
Select the University of Michigan campus, session, Sports Broadcasting course, and tuition type.
- 5
Complete the approximately 30-minute application with the student present.
- 6
Pay the deposit and application fee to hold the program space.
- 7
Submit all required forms and any additional requested documentation.
- 8
Allow five to seven business days for the enrollment decision.
What does Sports Broadcasting Course cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Live Commentary
Practice play-by-play, color commentary, and real-time sports analysis.
Sports Journalism
Develop reporting, interviewing, writing, and sports news presentation skills.
Broadcast Production
Learn the essentials of video, audio, and behind-the-scenes production.
Hosting and Storytelling
Explore television and podcast hosting while building audience-focused stories.
Sports Media Careers
Meet professionals and examine roles across journalism, production, and commentary.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Sports Broadcasting Course?
A typical day during the program.
Academic course
Students take part in college-style, hands-on study in their selected subject.
Lunch
Students eat together in the campus dining hall.
Activity or excursion
The afternoon may include recreation or a course-linked academic excursion.
College readiness
Students attend a college-readiness workshop or True You personal-development session.
Who teaches on Sports Broadcasting Course?
The named instructor, Troy Hale, is a 33-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Senior Professor of Practice. His experience spans documentaries, on-camera reporting, investigative journalism, radio, lighting, audio, editing, and teaching future media professionals.
Hale was inducted into the Emmy Silver Circle Hall of Fame in 2024 and has received CINE Golden Eagle and Edward R. Murrow recognition.
Where do students stay on Sports Broadcasting Course?
Residential plan
- University suites: Students share suites with roommates and receive basic linens.
- Meals: Three daily meals are included, mainly in the campus dining hall.
- Residential support: Program staff live in the dorms and provide 24-hour emergency support.
- Security and facilities: Dorms have controlled access, Wi-Fi, lounges, laundry, and campus security patrols.
Non-residential plan
- Weekday attendance: Commuters attend from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Commuter lunch: Lunch, academic programming, and course excursions are included.
Residential suites are separated by gender, and students share space with roommates and use a common bathroom.
What happens after Sports Broadcasting Course?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use the final sports segment as evidence of practical media exploration.
Build confidence in live commentary, interviewing, reporting, and presentation.
Explore career roles in journalism, production, commentary, and sports media technology.
Receive a completion certificate after finishing the program.
Receive a professor-completed letter of recommendation.
The program normally does not provide college credit.
Where does Sports Broadcasting Course take place?
The program takes place on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, a walkable college city with a strong academic and athletics culture. Campus activities may include university tours, sports venues, local attractions, and course-specific excursions.
Summer Springboard runs the program independently; the University of Michigan does not control or operate it.
Sports Broadcasting Course FAQs
Students learn play-by-play and color commentary, sports reporting, interviewing, television and podcast hosting, storytelling, and basic video and audio production.
It is strongly practical. Students call games, conduct mock interviews, analyze broadcasts, create sports news content, and present a final sports segment.
The course is hosted on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Summer Springboard operates the program independently of the university.
Yes. Commuters attend weekday programming from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and receive lunch, the academic course, excursions, and daytime activities.
Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions. Students stay in gender-separated shared suites with program staff living in the dorms.
Troy Hale is a 33-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Senior Professor of Practice with experience across journalism, documentaries, production, audio, editing, and on-camera reporting.
Summer Springboard students generally do not receive college credit at this campus. Students do receive a completion certificate and a professor-completed letter of recommendation.
The provider offers need-based scholarships covering up to 30% of residential tuition or 60% of commuter tuition, plus several 5% discount categories subject to their terms.
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Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
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- Essential Eligibility Criteria | Policies & Terms | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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- Tuition and Financial Aid FAQ | Knowledge Base | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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- Apply Now | Enrollment | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
- University of Michigan | Campus | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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- Sports Broadcasting | Course | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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