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Friday, March 29, 2024

Video Voice – It’s about the team

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New NCTV17 LogoIn 2007 I sat in the contest gym of Naperville North High School for what would be the first of many athletic season kick-off meetings. My oldest, a freshman back then, looked young and a bit nervous, but her pride in wearing the blue and orange and being part of ‘the team’ was obvious.

Little did I know at the time but right across town another team was getting prepared for their first season. Led by Jeff Mahoney, a small group of dedicated sports reporters and videographers launched “Naperville Sports Weekly” in the fall of 2007. Together this team covered the girls and boys varsity sports at six local high schools and created a fast-paced, half-hour weekly show with highlights, scores and stories not seen anywhere else on TV.

Fast forward seven years and today I sat in the bleachers for my last high school athletic kick-off meeting. My youngest, a senior, looked confident and at ease as she listened to the new athletic director talk about developing character and integrity. And, as I scanned the more than 50 volleyball players assembled – freshman through seniors – I was reminded that no matter what the outcome of their season, it’s being part of a team and building something together that develops the skills and memories that last a lifetime.

Together, the NCTV17 sports team has built an award-winning show over the past seven years. As they kicked-off Season 8 Aug. 31 with a new host and several new segments, these professionals still have the enthusiasm and excitement of freshmen, but the confidence, skills and experience of seniors. For the next nine months, they will work tirelessly to showcase our community’s athletes; to give them their “ESPN moment” on Channel 17.

So whether you’re a fan of the Huskies, Redwings, Mustangs, Redhawks, Wildcats or Warriors, we hope you’ll tune in and show your support!

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Jane Wernette
Jane Wernettehttp://nctv17.com/
Jane Wernette is Community Development Director for Naperville Community Television, Channel 17. Contact her at jwernette@nctv17.com. Visit NCTV17.com for more information and the complete weekly schedule. NCTV17 is located at 127 Ambassador Drive, Suite 103 in Naperville.

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