Matthew Motyka
A soon to be college graduate, passion for sports and the sport world
Manchester, Connecticut USAAbout
Minor league grounds crew for the Hartford Yard Goats, willing and ready to dive deeper into the world of sports. Currently working as the voice of the Westfield State Owls broadcast crew calling Basketball, Hockey, Soccer and Football. My goal is to pursue a career in coaching and broadcasting.
Experience
Sports Broadcaster
Sep 2021 - Present
The current voice of the Westfield State University;
Men's and Women's Basketball and Soccer teams
Football Team
Hockey Team
Radio Show Host - Dirty Water Sports
Oct 2018 - May 2021
Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
Informed audience about Boston events, general PSAs and music titles and artists.
Hosted Sports show 2 days per week and reached over 50 listeners
Game Day Staff
Sep 2018 - May 2021
Run Lines on soccer, lacrosse, field hockey,
volleyball games
Pre game setup
Camera Operation
PA Announcing
Ascertained wants and needs of guests and
developed games and attractions to facilitate
enjoyment
Grounds Crew
Apr 2018 - Present
Maintaining an award winning MiLB stadium
Game day mound bullpen mound and home plate
repair
Foul lines
Baseball games and other events at Dunkin Donuts
Park
Re-Sodding infield and outfield grass
Performed planting, watering, and edging of infield
and outfield
Education
Sports Communication
- N/A
Sep 2018 - May 2021
Member of Leadership Scholar
Vice President Floor Hockey
Dean's List Spring 2021
Minor in Coaching
Digital Media
- High School Diploma
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
National Honor Society President
Rho Kappa Member
Nominated for student Emmy's