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Sports Announcer

Baseball: Round Rock Express, Round Rock, TX
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BALLPARK DIGEST HONORS MIKE CAPPS
Mike Capps' long and distinguished career as a baseball broadcaster has been recognized by Ballpark Digest by awarding him their Broadcaster of the Year for the 2009 season. Kevin Reichard, publisher of ballparkdigest.com, says, “Mike Capps is truly an institution behind the mike. His gravelly voice makes an instant connection with listeners, and his descriptions of what happens at the ballpark – both inside and outside the lines – resonate with fans and help make the Express one of the most popular minor-league franchises in the country.”

ALBERS IS AT THIRD….GALLO IS UP TO BAT…..GALLO’S GOT IT…..HE’S GOT IT…..GALLO SLAMS A HOME-RUN!

Do you wish YOU were the one booming calls like these over the radio on game day? Imagine what it would be like to LIVE your passion within the great American sport? Then step out of your day-job and step into the shoes of America's 2006 Minor League Sports Announcer of the year, Mike Capps, the voice of the Round Rock Express, while test-driving your dream job on this exciting VocationVacations holiday.

Capps has literally done it all in his 26 years of working in media. His news experience includes being a reporter, bureau chief, weekend anchor and executive sports director. Every ounce of his courage and skill were put to the test during his time with CNN, however, where he covered major news stories including the Gulf War, the Midwest Floods, the overthrow of the Haitian Government and the siege at Waco. And yet, baseball was always in the back of Mike’s mind.

Capps grew up in Texas playing baseball and attended several major-league tryouts. During this time he became friends with Red Murff, the scout best known for discovering Nolan Ryan. Mike did part-time scouting for Murff during the late 80’s and early 90’s. They reunited in 1996 to co-author “The Scout: Searching for the Best in Baseball”. During the book promotion at Anaheim Stadium, Capps was moved to ask Bob Starr, the voice of the Angels, “Am I too old to get started into broadcasting?” “Just how old are you” Bob replied. “Forty”. “You are still a pup, Capps!”, Bob exclaimed. That’s all it took for Mike to follow his heart!

For the past nine years, Mike has been living his 2nd career, dream-job bringing play-by-play to thousands of baseball fans. Mike is the only radio voice the Express has known during its seven years in Round Rock, TX. He has found a way to turn baseball into a career and doesn’t imagine himself doing anything else.

Here's what a recent Vocationer has to say about their VocationVacation:

“I had a great time. Mike is a wonderful guy, and everyone loved their jobs at all levels. I will keep baseball as a fun hobby for now, but maybe after I retire ……?”
Dan Saltzman, Chappaqua, NY

“From the moment we met, and my introduction to the scout for the Housten Astros, I knew I was in for an amazing experience. My VocationVacation certainly increased and affirmed the direction I want to go professionally. It will be important for me to create a two to three year timeline with goals and action steps. Due to my VocationVacation, I realize I can make my dream a reality. I fully enjoyed my entire experience. Mike's hospitality and welcoming environment was evident during my entire two days.”
Ken Cascone, Kingwood, TX

“Mike was fantastic. Unbelievable! I was to a point of being overwhelmed with joy and excitement with what I was learning and experiencing. I had no idea I was to be integated into so much of what Mike does as a basesball announcer. Throughout my two days with Mike, he would always tell me never, ever give up on my dream(s). I walked away from my experience fully knowing that I'm capable of not only going after my dream, but living it as well. "I can do this” is my new mantra.”
Matt Pagano, Stone Mountain, GA

While on this Sports Broadcaster VocationVacations adventure, Mike will mentor you in some or all of the following:

  • Study the various nuances and statistics of the players for pre-game preparation
  • Assist in conducting pre and post game player interviews
  • Learn all the ins/outs of the press box operations
  • Participate in the broadcast of the game on AM radio
  • Learn how to weave in personal player stories while announcing the game
  • Understand the different styles of delivery that create a captivating broadcast for the listeners
  • Opportunity to meet and mingle with the management team and the players

The Radio Sports Broadcaster VocationVacations holiday includes:

  • Two days of one-on-one mentorship in your dream job as a Sports Broadcaster
  • The opportunity to participate in a total of one hour of pre- and post-VocationVacation career coaching from an accredited, affiliated VocationVacations career coach
  • A pocket-size VocationVacations journal so you can document your dream job becoming a reality
  • Light lunches with your mentor

Available: Available during home games

Price: $949 Per Person

Book This Career Mentorship

The Round Rock Express VocationVacation career mentorship is available during all home games during the 2010 season.  Please click here for a downloadable schedule.

 


Suggested Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn

LaFrontera Marriott
(Not included in the price of the VocationVacations® holiday)

Other activities and tourist destinations while on your VocationVacations® adventure:

Reservation, Cancellation and Rescheduling Rules and Conditions:

Full payment of the VocationVacations dream job holiday is required to make a reservation. A $100 non-refundable fee is assessed if a VocationVacations experience is cancelled or rescheduled prior to 14-days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday, based on the approved availability of the mentor to reschedule. A VocationVacations adventure cannot be rescheduled and is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday. Written notification of cancellation or rescheduling is required in all cases. In the US, Grounded Nomads, LLC and VocationVacations holidays encourage all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling. In the UK, Grounded Nomads, Ltd and VocationVacations holidays must require all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling and provide verification of such travel insurance to Grounded Nomads, Ltd.