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USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Cation
USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Cation
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On this episode of the Cracked Interviews Podcast, USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play announcer Mike Cation joins host Alex Gruskin to talk about his career in tennis broadcasting.
Mike discusses his lifelong relationship with the game, how his broadcasting career got started, and some of the less glamorous aspects of his job. He elaborates on how he’s been able to build relationships with players, and describes the steps he takes when preparing to call a match.
Mike also shares his thoughts on the talented crop of young Americans rising on the ATP tour. He explains why he believes each guy possesses the talent to crack the ATP top 100 ranking, and talks about what it was like to see the group progress through the challengers.
If you enjoy Mike’s work, be sure to checkout his “Forehands for Philanthropy” initiative benefitting Crisis Nursery in Urbana, Illinois.
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Mike discusses his lifelong relationship with the game, how his broadcasting career got started, and some of the less glamorous aspects of his job. He elaborates on how he’s been able to build relationships with players, and describes the steps he takes when preparing to call a match.
Mike also shares his thoughts on the talented crop of young Americans rising on the ATP tour. He explains why he believes each guy possesses the talent to crack the ATP top 100 ranking, and talks about what it was like to see the group progress through the challengers.
If you enjoy Mike’s work, be sure to checkout his “Forehands for Philanthropy” initiative benefitting Crisis Nursery in Urbana, Illinois.
This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Mar 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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