YouCastr Partners With Young Sportscasters of America

YouCastr, the live Internet sports broadcasting network, today announces a partnership with Young Sportscasters or America (YSA), the sportscaster training academy for kids ages 8-18.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 10, 2008 -- YouCastr, the live Internet sports broadcasting network, today announces a partnership with Young Sportscasters or America (YSA), the sportscaster training academy for kids ages 8-18.

Students participating in YSA's sports broadcasting training programs, including YSA's program with the Boston Public Schools' BPS-TV, will utilize YouCastr's online sports network to practice their broadcasting skills and allow friends and family to listen and interact. The initial students are part of YSA's program with the Boston Public Schools BPS-TV. Jimmy Young, YSA's Founder and President said "In an era where kids are more comfortable communicating through technology via text, IM, and phone, YSA wants to use sports as the vehicle to recreate interpersonal communication. YouCastr.com allows students to practice play-by-play or analysis and debate sports issues online. One of our objectives at YSA is to teach kids the skills and techniques of sports production, and the creation of sportscasts at home, and our partnership with YouCastr helps us fulfill our mission by providing an innovative and easy to use broadcasting network completely free of charge."

YouCastr's sports broadcasting network is available to any aspiring broadcaster - at no cost. It is simple to be a broadcast with YouCastr as all users need is a computer and Internet connection. YouCaster combines online broadcasting with innovative features including interactive live chat, live polling, and automatic archiving and podcast distribution. "We are pleased to support YSA and the innovative program with Boston Public Schools" said Brad Johnson, YouCastr Co-Founder. "The students will enjoy how easy it is to broadcast and use the interactive features."

About Young Sportscasters of America

Young Sportscasters of America, the sportscaster training Academy for kids, builds new skills and provides opportunities for kids interested in sports broadcasting. YSA brings together local sports broadcasters and writers to teach students interested in broadcasting in schools, and local studios. For more information, visit www.youngsportscasters.com

About YouCastr

YouCastr, the live Internet sports broadcasting network, is revolutionizing the way fans experience their favorite sports by building on new and emerging technologies to create a real-time, interactive, global sports broadcasting platform. YouCastr allows anyone, anywhere to broadcast live sports commentary and interact with other fans, creating a more personal and entertaining experience. For more information or to try YouCastr, visit www.youcastr.com.

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