Online Course Testimonials
As an experienced P.A. announcer, I highly recommend the NASPAA course. I’ve been at my job for 15 years, and am comfortable in what I do. But this course pointed out so much on which I had become--"rusty," and reminded me again of my great responsibility as an announcer. Not only is the course a "refresher," there is much new material that will serve any interested party wonderfully well. I studied the manual (THE VOICE ABOVE THE CROWD), listened to the CD, and LEARNED! Thank you for a fine contribution toward upgrading our profession. Whether or not one intends to take the exam, the course is definitely worth your time. And I guarantee you will learn something!
Ray Goodwin, CPAA
Voice of the Victoria Memorial High School Vipers
Victoria, TX
"As an announcer with 17 years of experience in all kinds of sports and community events, I found this course challenging and yet very helpful. It’s nice to know others have the same kinds of problems, and now I have some good solutions. For example, many of us forget the emergency aspect of announcing and are not prepared when the fire alarm goes off. That won't happen to me again after this course. It covers all aspects of announcing from the commercials to dealing with all the people involved including my spotter, a welcome surprise and needed addition."
Charles Hopkins, CPAA
Voice of the Blackfoot High School Broncos
Blackfoot, ID
"I really appreciate the NASPAA online course, and I highly recommend this course for all announcers. I have been announcing high school football for eight years and this course has helped me to become a better announcer. I found the course to be very challenging and, at the same time, very informative. The time I invested in taking this course will serve me well for years to come. I especially like the sections that dealt with how to prepare for emergency situations and how to work from a script, which is something that I have never done in the past. From what I learned by taking the NASPAA online course, I would have paid $500.00 and still feel like I got my money's worth."
Jeff L. Robertson, CPAA
Voice of the Dunbar High School Crimson Tide
Washington, D.C.
"Simply put, this is one of the finest resources for any public address announcer. Whether you are doing youth league, high school, college or pro games, I guarantee you will take something away from the NASPAA online course. For those just starting, it will instruct and guide. For veteran announcers, it can remind and reaffirm. In either case, you'll enjoy the experience and learn from the course!"
Chuck Rist, CPAA
Voice of the Morehead State University Eagles
Morehead, KY
"Much of the information I learned from the course was new to me, but it was presented in a very useful way with many, practical examples. Although I have announced a variety of athletic contests for the past 15 years, the online course was a great benefit to me and a pleasant learning experience. I would highly recommend the course not only to those people who are relatively new to public address announcing, but to veteran announcers, as well."
Bob Hoyt, CPAA
The Voice of the Cornell College Rams
Mount Vernon, IA
"I appreciated the emphasis on professionalism--from careful preparation to appropriate closing comments. Most of all, I liked the emphasis on making the game (rather than the announcer himself) the focus of attention. That seems so obvious, but it can't be said enough."
Tom Parker, CPAA
Voice of the Southwest Guilford High School Cowboys
High Point, NC
"The online course for sports public address announcers is outstanding. I am a high school speech and drama teacher and many of the tips included in the course I intend to include in my speech lesson plans. I highly recommend the course. Whether you are just a beginner or a seasoned professional announcer, there's something here for everyone."
Ronny Powell, CPAA
Voice of the Fightin' Ranger High School Bulldogs
Ranger, TX
"First, my compliments on the training course and exam. Overall, I thought the information was well presented and the questions measured the student's knowledge of the material."
Richard Keller, CPAA
Voice of the Community College of Baltimore County and Catholic University of Washington, D.C. Baltimore, MD
"The NASPAA Online Course was much more than I expected. I have done some announcing for my local high school and “thought” I knew what I was doing. Now that I have this course behind me—I intend to improve and bring up the professional level that is so clearly endorsed in the training."
Steve Huddleston, CPAA
Voice of the Sloan-Hendrix High School Greyhounds
Imboden, AR
"The course was very well done, and was very informative. Announcers who want some real training and persons wanting to get their announcers trained should give this course some serious consideration. The current lack of knowledge and professionalism in sports public announcing is staggering and this course can address these issues."
Mike Markham, CPAA
Voice of the Charlotte 49er's
Charlotte, NC
"This course is one of the most valuable professional development activities in which I have ever participated. The course covers many subjects that only announcers who have been in the business for a while can address. Most new announcers simply do not realize how much effort and preparation it takes to truly be professional. This course outlines everything you need to know to get started, and is a great way for veteran announcers to enhance the skills and knowledge they have already acquired."
David Ceule, CPAA
Voice of the Blue Springs South Jaguars
Blue Springs, MO
"I am a beginning sports public address announcer, and I found the course to be very informative and entertaining. It was broken up into four easy-to-understand sections, and I learned a lot of things about public address announcing that I did not know about. I have already improved in the last two weeks since I took the course, and many people have noticed. My goal is to one day become a sports public address announcer for a professional basketball team, and I believe that goal has become more attainable since I took the NASPAA on line course."
Eric J. Nisenson, CPAA
Voice of the Becker High School Big Horns
Las Vegas, NV
"As I was taking the course, I definitely felt affirmed that many things I was doing as our public address announcer was recognized as good practice. At the same time, I picked up on many tips I can use to do the job better, such as preparing scripts ahead of time rather than speaking off the cuff. Most importantly, I learned several aspects of the public address announcer's role that I was not preparing for, such as giving directions in emergencies situations."
Robert Moore, CPAA
Voice of the Heritage Hills High School Patriots
Lincoln City, IN
"Preparing for the certification exam made me view sports events as if I were a fan and to think about what a fan would want a public address announcer to communicate. I believe membership in the NASPAA and being certified will help me in the future--providing me ideas that will make me a better public address announcer. The certification process also helped me to understand what to do in case of emergencies. If someone is interested in announcing, I definitely recommend they become a member of the NASPAA and pursue certification. The course covers the fundamentals of announcing, and it is the best one available."
Michael Criscuoli, CPAA
Voice of the St. Vincent Pallotti High School Panthers
Laurel, MD
"I found the online course to be thorough and challenging, especially the section on sound systems. It was a reminder of the fundamentals of our duties and the need to be prepared and professional at all times. I endorse NASPAA's accreditation course enthusiastically and encourage anyone with a strong interest in public address announcing to complete it."
Mac Barrett, CPAA
Voice of the University of Maryland Men's Basketball
College Park, MD
"I found the NASPAA Online Course to be a valuable resource of information that is presented in an easy-to-use format. I was particularly impressed with the in-depth sections on sportsmanship, preparation and safety as it relates to emergency procedures. I appreciate the convenience of being able to complete the first two modules in one sitting while coming back to complete the last two the next day when I had more time. My level of professionalism has been enhanced having taken this course, and I would recommend it to any announcer that wants to sharpen their skills."
Dave Clark, CPAA
Voice of the Mission Hills High School Grizzlies
San Marcos, CA