James Hardy 289 Antler Way Lincoln, AL 35096 Email: jameshardysports@yahoo.com | Mobile: 205-454-2162 Twitter: @JamesHardyPBP Instagram: @jameshardypbp
Play-by-Play
Down in Front Productions (Birmingham, AL) 2022-Present
Provided play-by-play commentary for telecasts of UAB softball, baseball, volleyball, women's soccer and men's soccer on ESPN+ Provided play-by-play commentary for telecasts of the East Coast Pro Showcase on YouTube Filled-in as play-by-play broadcaster for Birmingham Legion soccer telecasts on MY68, CW21 and ESPN+
Friday Night Network (Anniston, AL) 2021-Present
Broadcasted high school football and basketball as part of the FNN Game of the Week Provided play-by-play commentary for AHSAA State Softball and Baseball Championships and AHSAA Northeast Basketball Regionals on the NFHS Network and WOTM-TV Spotlighted area teams, players and coaches as co-host for the FNN Coaches Show Introduced Player of the Year and Coach of the Year candidates as part of the FNN High School Football Awards Banquet
Florala Broadcasting 2015-Present
Provided play-by-play commentary for the ACCC Men’s and Women’s State Basketball Tournament, ACCC Softball Championship, NJCAA Southeast District Soccer Championships, NJCAA Gulf Atlantic District Volleyball Championship, and Dixie Youth Baseball World Series on Jockjive.com
Samford University Athletics (Birmingham, AL) 2014-2019, 2022
Provided play-by-play coverage for Samford softball telecasts on the Socon Digital Network Filled-in as play-by-play broadcaster for Samford baseball broadcasts on the SoCon Digital Network and Samford Sports Network Filled-in as play-by-play broadcaster for Samford men's basketball radio broadcasts on the Samford Sports Network Created and authored the In the Circle blog on samfordsports.com Assisted broadcast crew as spotter for Samford football telecasts on ESPN+
Scott Communications (Selma, AL) 2012-2018
Provided play-by-play commentary for Morgan Academy football radio broadcasts on WALX-FM Provided play-by-play commentary of Dallas County area AHSAA teams on the JAM HS Football Game of the Week Successfully negotiated a radio sponsorship deal with Moore-Stewart Ford for Morgan Academy's 2015 football season
University of West Alabama (Livingston, AL) 2012-2014
Provided play-by-play commentary for UWA football, baseball, men's basketball and women's basketball radio broadcasts on WSLY-FM Created and produced daily UWA Tigers Minute updates to promote UWA athletics on WSLY-FM Filled-in as public address announcer for UWA volleyball home matches
Sports Talk Radio
Townsquare Media (Tuscaloosa, AL) 2011-2019
Produced and coordinated daily sports talk shows including The Martin Houston Show, Inside the Locker Room, The Gary Harris Show and Southern Fried Sports on Tide 100.9 FM Booked guests, formatted segments, and prepared show rundowns Wrote content for Tide 1009.com including Across the Diamond softball column Hosted Tuscaloosa County High School Football Coaches Show Operated radio boards and managed live transitions Promoted Townsquare Media radio stations and local businesses by participating in live remotes
Other Freelance Play-by-Play Opportunities
Gulf South Conference: Provide play-by-play coverage for the GSC Cross Country Championships and GSC Softball and Baseball Tournament on Flo Sports (2022-present) Learfield: Alabama women's basketball radio broadcasts on the Crimson Tide Sports Network (2018, 2023-2024) CBS Sports Radio: Provided game updates of Alabama football home games on "All Eyes on College Football" (2018) Birmingham Barons: provided play-by-play commentary for Barons radio broadcasts (2009, 2012 and 2015) Perfect Game USA: Provided play-by-play live streaming coverage 14U, 15U and 16U World Series in Fort Myers, FL (2014) Carolina Mudcats: Filled-in as radio play-by-play broadcaster for Carolina at Birmingham Barons (2011)
Traffic
Cumulus Media (Birmingham, AL) 2019-2025
Manage commercial scheduling for Tri-Cities (TN) and Fort Walton Beach markets Coordinate commercial log creation and spot placements Work with programming and sales teams to ensure ad flow, scheduling accuracy and revenue maximization
Awards
Alabama Broadcasters Association The Gary Harris Show: Judges Award of Merit for Medium Market Morning Show (2016)
Technical Skills
Adobe Audition, Audacity, WideOrbit, Final Cut Pro, OpX, Microsoft Office, Board Operation (analog and digital boards), Segment Production, Audio Editing, Rundown Writing, On-Air Hosting, Live Sports Commentary, Guest Booking, Revenue Management, Commercial Inventory Management
Education
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL
M.A. in Sport Management, Dec. 2009
B.A. in Telecommunication and Film, May 2007 Education