Allie LaForce

“Go beyond, get multiple sources, dig deeper than anyone else” 

Allie LaForce’s sideline expertise is applicable anywhere in sports media — do research outside of what’s obvious, or what you think you might need. Every bit of prepwork you do can lead to a new story idea. Even if you’re  not a reporter, LaForce says robust preparation makes you ready to contribute to a team. 

Time Stamps

00:01:36 - Youth: Basketballs, pageants and college

00:18:09 - How do you approach being on camera and how do you prepare?

00:19:16 - How has playing sports helped with the broadcasting career?

00:20:13 - Do you have a preferred contact method where I can send you a reel?

00:20:20 - How do you go about getting quotes from a team huddle during your in-game hits?

00:22:40 - how do you develop an audition tape?

00:23:25 - what would you say to students who do sports and general news reporting?

00:24:06 - As a play-by-play guy, what are the things that broadcasters like myself can do to make the lives of sideline reporters easier?

00:25:46 - Best advice for asking unique questions during an interview.

00:27:03 - How do you develop your voice for being on air?

00:28:05 - How do you go about interviewing difficult players and coaches? Can you tell us a time when an interview went south for you?

00:29:54 - Have you ever said something too specific from huddle?

00:30:02 - Best Ohio University Halloween costume?

00:31:17 - How do you develop stories for sideline hits with unique information?

00:33:06 - What have sports taught you?

00:34:54 - How do you develop creative questions when the game is stagnant?

00:36:07 - Have you ever met Vin Scully?

00:36:42 - The best memory from working March Madness

00:37:52 - What would you want to share with young women who want to pursue broadcasting?

00:38:58 - Who is Joe playing for these days?

00:39:04 - what are good programs at Universities for sports journalism?

00:40:20 - does it matter if its a big time university or a small one?

00:40:34 - What was the transition like from CBS to Turner?

00:41:59 - Do you ever get to hang out with Charles Barkley?

00:42:27 - What did you do in high school to prepare for broadcasting? 

00:43:21 - advice for high schooler looking to get ahead in the business

00:44:18 - what things do you look for when you critique your own work?

00:45:01 - how much do you rely on your notes when you’re reporting?