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The Sportscasters Mentoring Group

SMG is a mentor-apprentice sports broadcasting school.

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Sports Broadcasting School Reviews and Testimonials

Sportscasters and students reveal how to begin your career in sports broadcasting

When looking to begin your career in sports broadcasting, you’ll need a sound strategy for developing industry contacts and acquiring the necessary broadcasting skills required to become a sports broadcaster. These skills are what you will learn at our sportscasting school.

The following sports broadcasting professionals and students share their insights about how to get your foot in the door of the sports broadcasting industry and receive the necessary training through SMG’s sportscasting school apprenticeship training program.

You Need Every Advantage

“I’ve had the good fortune of calling about 2000 games.”

Rob Buska
SMG mentor, 20 students

Rated: 5/5

Get Your Foot in the Door

“I can’t think of a better way … to enter this industry than to go through the Michael Madden program.”

David Brody
Talent coach and agent

Rated: 5/5

From Student to ESPN Employee

“I did everything possible to make sure they couldn’t be without me.”

Chadd Middleton
SMG student

Rated: 5/5

You are Guaranteed Immediate Feedback

“Michael locates people based on proximity.”

Shan Shariff
CBS Dallas Sports talk radio host

Rated: 5/5

I Ended up Getting Hired

“(My mentor) … immediately got me on his show.”

Ellis Codjoe
SMG student

Rated: 5/5

ESPN Sports broadcaster

“To have a mentor, in person, one-on-one, at the station … priceless.”

Jeff Biggs
ESPN Sports broadcaster & SMG mentor

Rated: 5/5

Hired while Still Training

“I really thought it was the right place to get me in the door in radio.”

Colin Watkins
SMG Student

Rated: 5/5

Sports Talk Radio Mentor

“One of the great things I’ve been able to offer … you come in to work with me while I do my radio show.”

Mark Viviano
WJZ host, mentor

Rated: 5/5

ESPN Sports Broadcaster

“(SMG) … it gives young people an opportunity to really learn the business.”

Steve Kaplowitz
ESPN Sports broadcaster, SMG mentor

Rated: 5/5

SMG Graduate – Sports Broadcasting

“If anyone is interested in getting into the business, I highly recommend Michael…”

Tony Kovack
SMG graduate

Rated: 5/5

Announced a Game in My First Month

“Calling play-by-play in the first month … and getting paid.”

Jamison Bruce
Six month SMG student

Rated: 5/5

Sports Broadcasting School

“(My mentor) … got me in the business doing Dana Hills football games.”

Matt Spain
SMG student

Rated: 5/5

Sports Broadcasting Mentor

“It’s a valuable thing to have out there, a mentor.”

Mark Asher
KTAR Radio DJ & BMG mentor

Rated: 5/5

Next Thing I Know, I’m on the Radio

“If you’re thinking about it, stop thinking and go to SMG.”

Earl Gray
WBOK Radio DJ - SMG student

Rated: 5/5

Moving up Already

“I was offered a job recently with a country radio station in Kansas.”

Justin McLuckie
SMG student

Rated: 5/5

How I Became a Radio DJ

“I got the job and I’ve been doing it ever since.”

Parrish Graham
BMG mentor at KTAR Radio

Rated: 5/5

Paid Radio DJ

“I went to BMG and it provided me with the foot in the door.”

Jeremy Neuenschwander
BMG student

Rated: 5/5

How to Be a Radio DJ

“Mentoring will put you on the fast track.”

Jona Denz Hamilton
BMG mentor - Radio KBAY

Rated: 5/5

Loving my Three Month Course!

“I traveled from South Africa to the US to train with BMG”

Cato Bekker
BMG student from South Africa.

Rated: 5/5

How to Be a Radio Host

“I wish I had a school like BMG when I was starting my broadcasting career.”

Gary Garver
Former Howard Stern producer, BMG mentor

Rated: 5/5

David Brody

Integrity and knowledge. That’s what you get from Michael Madden and BMG/SMG. Michael’s program is ideal for the broadcaster who is looking to break into this exciting business. BMG/SMG will provide you with the best possible mentor, and I can tell you first-hand from my many conversations with Michael, your future employment is extremely important to him. While other companies are content with taking your money, that’s not what Michael and BMG /SMG is about. He’s about providing you with an ideal working environment and to facilitate your pursuit of employment. If you’re looking to become a professional broadcaster, I strongly suggest you give Michael Madden and BMG/SMG a call.

David Brody
President, Broadcaster Marketing Services

Rated: 5/5

Justin Hoke

Michael is a talented and honest business owner with a passion for the work he does. He is an expert in the art and science of radio broadcasting. I have gone through the training he provides and I highly recommend SMG & BMG to anyone looking into a radio career.

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value

Justin Hoke
BMG/SMG student

Rated: 5/5

Crys Quimby

I’ve worked in major market radio in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York for more than 20 years. Much credit for the advancement of my exciting and fulfilling career goes to my mentors. But it’s not always easy to find the right mentor. That’s where BMG and SMG come in. The mentoring model BMG and SMG uses is an outstanding vehicle for someone trying to break into the business, as well as those who’ve gotten started but want to move up the ladder. Remember, it’s not just WHAT you know … it’s WHO you know!

Crys Quimby
Program director, CBS Radio/WCBS AM

Rated: 5/5

Louise Cornetta

Michael Madden has a good company for up and coming radio and sports broadcasters. He takes those involved and pairs them with a mentor who helps guide them and give them feedback. It’s a great way for those who take his course to network and learn about the radio and sports broadcasting field.

Louise Cornetta
Program Director II, ESPN

Rated: 5/5

Larry Gifford

Michael Madden’s Broadcasters and Sportscasters Mentoring Group provides an excellent service matching people who want to be in the sports or radio biz with those who already are. I’ve mentored three of his students and find them all to be responsive to feedback, eager for insight and direction, and truly appreciative of the time I give. Michael at SMG is professional, eager to help you learn, and always accommodating. My experience with Michael and SMG was great. I can only imagine the kind of radio talent we could develop if everyone in the biz was eager and willing to work with Michael and his aspiring broadcasters.

Larry Gifford
Program director, KIRO, CEO Larry Gifford Media

Rated: 5/5

Alan Fanger

Once the mentorship was over, BMG’s efforts led me to WBZ talk-show host Jordan Rich, who asked me to be the in-house legal analyst on his show that reaches nearly 250,000 nightly listeners.

None of it could have happened without BMG’s support, encouragement and unflagging desire to see my dream fulfilled.

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Alan Fanger
Attorney & BMG student

Rated: 5/5

Laura Geiger

Hello Michael!

Graduation has arrived as I have finished up all of my training with Justin Riley at KKOB. What a great and fun experience, especially being placed with the program director for training. I learned so much from him and found Citadel people to be extremely generous with their time and sharing their skills with me. I would highly recommend BMG to anyone looking to enter into radio, especially since I was hired to work in promotions during my training. As they say, “the proof of the pudding is in the eating,” and it’s impossible to deny the results your company provided for me!

Take care & God bless!

Laura Geiger
BMG student - Albuquerque, NM

Rated: 5/5

Ron Flatter

Michael’s BMG and SMG service is precisely what the broadcaster trying to break into the business is seeking. That conduit between the apprentice looking for a way into the industry and the journeymen who can offer advice, counsel, and expertise from the inside. He has organized a template that is both a direct path to goals while also being flexible enough to adapt to the personal needs of his clients. This is a good idea smartly executed.

Ron Flatter
Sports anchor, 1050 ESPN New York

Rated: 5/5

Dan Flickinger

When I reached out to Michael for help with online broadcasting, he went above and beyond and answered my many questions I threw at him. This was before I even agreed to do his program. Michael and his Broadcasters and Sportscasters Mentoring Group not only helped my business grow since its launch in August 2010, he worked a custom payment plan for me just so I could afford it. I have a great amount of respect for Michael and would recommend the Broadcasters and Sportscasters Mentoring Group to anyone looking to break into the business.

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value

Dan Flickinger
BMG/SMG student

Rated: 5/5

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