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ESPN Anchors Talk Social Media With Temple Student-Athletes
10.21.13 | General
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by Lauren Capone, Women's Gymnastics
Philadelphia, – In the second installment of the Owls Striving for Excellence speaker series, special guests, Jay Crawford and Jay Harris of ESPN, joined Mr. Marc Williams to speak to Temple's student-athletes about the world of social media, amongst other topics.
Being television anchors for the most-watched sports network, Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris first spoke about life in their workplace and how they achieved the status they currently hold. Both expressed to the Owls that what appears to be all glamour and fun is really a job of constant preparation. Mr. Crawford explained that he constantly has to stay updated on all major league action as best he can.
Similar to the preparation of a television talk show, both men expressed the importance of planning for life after sports in college. Although our specific sports may be the most important aspect of our lives at certain times here, it is important to develop skills that will be helpful in all fields, such as public speaking, basic communications skills and confidence in the success we already have.
As the conversation switched gears to the issues surround social media, the main take away was to be sensible about the content you wish to post and do not abuse the platforms. Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris both agreed that collegiate athletes cannot simply be denied the option to use social media simply because of what they may do or say.
However, this led to the discussion of "self-branding". With every action we take, word we speak, or piece of clothing we put on, we are constantly developing our own brand as a representation of who we are. Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris drove home the idea of thinking before you push send on any social media platform, because what you post is directly projected onto the "billboard" for your life.
Both Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris believe that student athletes have great potential to be successful after college and closed their seminar by offering one piece of advice; do not be afraid to fail, because one effort will work out in the end.
The Owls Striving for Excellence speaker series will return to McGonigle Hall Sunday, November 10.
by Lauren Capone, Women's Gymnastics
Philadelphia, – In the second installment of the Owls Striving for Excellence speaker series, special guests, Jay Crawford and Jay Harris of ESPN, joined Mr. Marc Williams to speak to Temple's student-athletes about the world of social media, amongst other topics.
Being television anchors for the most-watched sports network, Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris first spoke about life in their workplace and how they achieved the status they currently hold. Both expressed to the Owls that what appears to be all glamour and fun is really a job of constant preparation. Mr. Crawford explained that he constantly has to stay updated on all major league action as best he can.
Similar to the preparation of a television talk show, both men expressed the importance of planning for life after sports in college. Although our specific sports may be the most important aspect of our lives at certain times here, it is important to develop skills that will be helpful in all fields, such as public speaking, basic communications skills and confidence in the success we already have.
As the conversation switched gears to the issues surround social media, the main take away was to be sensible about the content you wish to post and do not abuse the platforms. Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris both agreed that collegiate athletes cannot simply be denied the option to use social media simply because of what they may do or say.
However, this led to the discussion of "self-branding". With every action we take, word we speak, or piece of clothing we put on, we are constantly developing our own brand as a representation of who we are. Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris drove home the idea of thinking before you push send on any social media platform, because what you post is directly projected onto the "billboard" for your life.
Both Mr. Crawford and Mr. Harris believe that student athletes have great potential to be successful after college and closed their seminar by offering one piece of advice; do not be afraid to fail, because one effort will work out in the end.
The Owls Striving for Excellence speaker series will return to McGonigle Hall Sunday, November 10.
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