Having the added bonus of knowing some grads from the beginning of their journey, it was a unique experience to be a small part of the conclusion of a defining era in their lives.
Class of 2026, go make the world a better place.
Last week I had the honor of being part in welcoming the next wave of leadership to the nation when I directed the graduations from @Citadel1842 .
From the commissioning of officers, the movement of cadets, or honoring of masters I was behind the switcher in house and online.
…to running Cam 1 at the Charleston Battery (including last minute body swaps as rain had harmed the box lens).
The key to surviving such weeks is rest and recooperation. But with the freelance mindset that can be hard. What do you do to shut down after a week of go go go?
In freelancing, some weeks really take it out of you. Last week was a 60 hour week. Including directing multiple minor league baseball games, helping set and run a corporate event in downtown Charleston with a full 24 hours of work over two days…
Two years ago, one of the saddest rain outs of my career. A full on Star Wars broadcast loaded from open, to graphics, to bumpers. Yes, I have too much Star Wars stuff (including a tattoo). Yes, I was going to use it to my advantage. Then the rain. Alas. May the 4th be with you!
Aired across the state on Gray Media stations, six candidates shared their views of the future of South Carolina for the Republican nomination.
You really never know what you’ll end up working next in this business.
I generally “stick to sports” but when called upon I’ll enter the political arena. Such as Tuesday night when I found myself as A2 for the SC GOP Gubenatorial debate on Sottile Theater in downtown Charleston.
While baseball purists may find the way the game is played questionable and not all may “get” it, a long weekend behind the scenes shows me why it works and will keep lasting.
You may even say, I found everything… appealing.
Work the last few nights was… well, bananas. Banana Ball came to Charleston and I was asked to run A2 for the Friday and Saturday tilts of the Coconuts vs. the Clowns.
Not only was it an incredibly enjoyable experience from every person I worked with, it was incredible growth.
And everyone, from Howard to Bradley Junior to Mo’Ne Davis and all crew, were beyond wonderful to work with and deal with. The smiles in Banana Ball aren’t just in the stands, they radiate behind the scenes as well.
Most importantly, the crew at Tennis Channel remain an absolute joy to be with. While a tight knit group, you never feel like an outsider and the care they take for everyone top to bottom is remarkable.
I’ll always be thrilled to be where the court meets the coast.
For the second year in a row I was invited to go CoCo and serve as Tennis Channel’s A2 for the Credit One Open here in Charleston.
As with last year, the tournament itself is exceptional. Amazing atmosphere, wonderful fan experience from top to bottom and a great draw.