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34. Tell the Truth Tuesday: Gabe Genovesi

Learfield broadcaster submits tape from a D1 men's basketball broadcast
Gabe Genovesi is a play-by-play announcer, studio host and a network coordinator at Learfield.

Today’s tape comes in from Gabe Genovesi, a broadcaster and network coordinator at Learfield. Give him a follow on X at @GabeGeno13 and leave a comment with your thoughts in the comments section!

Some basic critique etiquette:

  • No fluffy false positives. When you say something positive, it must be sincere. Positive feedback implies that the announcer would be well served to replicate that performance as consistently as possible in the future.

  • All criticism should be constructive. When something sounds like it misses the mark, the point is not to demean, but to identify areas for improvement and demonstrate ways to implement positive change.

  • Critiques should aim at helping people identify ways to take the next step in their development. It makes no sense to compare a novice to national network announcers who are decades further along in their career.

  • Be respectful. Make sure the statements you offer check all three boxes: is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary?

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