Reinvention

My name is Nick Ricciardone. I would like to thank you for visiting my blog; a place where I will share my hopes, dreams and aspirations. I will use this blog to write about what I am trying to do to reach my career goals. I will also share the tips or ideas I have to help other aspiring sports enthusiasts who may be looking to pursue a career in radio or video broadcasting.

Since growing up in the small town of Chester, N.H., I have always been an avid sports fan. I grew up loving the Red Sox, the Patriots and the Celtics. I've always wanted to do something that I love, something that I have a passion for, and, most importantly, something I can have fun with. For a long time, I did not know what I wanted to do with my life, but the answer was always right there in front of my face.

I now know my goal is to be a sports broadcaster and involved with sports in general. Whether in TV or radio, I want to be behind the scenes and behind the camera or behind the microphone. I know I have what it takes to make these dreams a reality, and I will never give up on trying to achieve what I have set out to do.

Not long ago, I was a telecommunications salesman. My time in sales taught me a lot about myself, other people and life in general. But I always knew sales wasn't what I really wanted to do.

A lot has happened to make me realize how short life really is. I've realized how important it is not to take people, moments and things for granted; how important it is to follow through with moments of intense passion; how important it is to truly grasp what I want to do with my life; and how important it is to never look back. I realized that I needed to make some changes in my life so I could do something I truly love and enjoy.

Since I discovered sportscasting, I have become immersed in sports talk radio, sports coverage on ESPN and Comcast SportsNet. Broadcasting greats, such as Vin Scully, Bob Montgomery and Sean McDonough, have paved the way for the next generation of broadcasters. Radio greats Joe Castiglione and Gene Santos, and local sports talk show hosts such as Pete Shepard and Mike Mutnansky, have always been an inspiration to me.

I am now nearly finished with my associates' degree in radio and video broadcasting production at Hesser College in Manchester, N.H. I have experience in video production for public access TV, and I am currently immersed in radio with my internship at WGAM the GAME 1250-AM in Manchester, N.H., and 900-AM in Nashua, N.H. I am excited to be a part of the station. I look forward to enhancing my skills with this experience so that I can work to become a permanent fixture in the industry.