Full Court Press · The Press Corps (Sports Media)
Cover the game. Build the portfolio. A sports-media training track where creators learn live game-day production from the floor up.
Duration
6 weeks
Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays game-day production · Thursdays in the edit bay
Location
South Clayton Recreation Center · Clayton County, GA
Cohort
Only 2 seats per session
Tuition
$120 / 6-week session
What it is
The Press Corps is a sports media training track operated under TAONI Media Assistants. Members complete a one-week bootcamp, then produce live for five weeks — filming, editing, and publishing real coverage of Full Court Press game days.
Who it serves
Young creators ages 16–24 who want serious reps in sports media — videography, photography, editing, social production, and live event coverage.
What participants do
Shoot game days, edit highlights and social cuts, deliver athlete reels, and publish a season recap. Every member leaves with a real portfolio of sports content.
What you leave with
A published sports-media portfolio, working knowledge of live production, paid rotation opportunities, and a pathway into TAONI Bridgeway.
Curriculum
- Week 1
Press Corps Bootcamp
Gear, framing, sideline etiquette, edit workflow, deliverable specs.
- Week 2
First Production
Cover a live game day; publish first social cuts.
- Week 3
Own the Day
Full game-day coverage end-to-end — capture, edit, publish.
- Week 4
Athlete Reels
Deliver individual highlight packages to participating athletes.
- Week 5
Compete Week Coverage
Higher-stakes scrimmages get the full broadcast treatment.
- Week 6
Premiere + Portfolio Drop
Publish season recap, present portfolio, open paid production rotations.
What you'll need
- Smartphone or camera capable of HD video
- Laptop for edit nights (loaners available — ask)
- Reliable transportation to game days
- Signed parent / guardian consent (under 18)
From the field
Sample documentation from past sessions and partner work.
How to join or partner
Apply below for the $120 / 6-week session. Only 2 Press Corps seats per session — applications are reviewed in order received.
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Go deeper
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Jump straight to the film, broadcasts, and deeper program detail hosted on the TAONI network.
Full Court Press
Gear list, broadcast roles, and production schedule for the Press Corps Initiative.
TAON+ Streaming
Student-produced broadcasts, sideline reports, and studio shows.