The Offseason

It’s that time of the year again where sports seem to take a backseat to other social events. The NBA and NHL playoffs have just some to a close and the NFL season is still far away. Aside from mid-season baseball (which usually lacks big time story line) there really isn’t much to talk or write about. That being said what is a sports reporter to do? You may think this is a dull time for sports reporters but on the contrary this time is more important than ever.

Just because the seasons are on the down it does not mean the reporting should be. This is the time where the real journalists are made. Covering the off seasons of sports or the down time of the sports is of much importance in the reporting field.

Sure anyone can write about a team who just won a championship or about a player who just won an MVP award. It takes someone with great knowledge and talent to keep people interested in a down time. Covering the off seasons of sports gets people excited for the upcoming season. You need to keep people interested and try to catch their attention while things are at their lowest point.

The trick to covering sports during their offseason or during their mid-season slump is to try and find any stories you possibly can. Is there a trade happening? Has a player gotten hurt? Is a coach implementing a new strategy? These are all things that fans want to know and it’s up to you to keep them up to date.

Remember there’s not always going to be major breaking news to report. The truly good reporters however will be able to always keep people posted on any topic. The off season is just as important as the playoffs and should not be overlooked. What are some off season topics that you have seen that catch your interest? Comment them below and remember never stop reporting!

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