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Most sports analysts start off as sports fans. Once you've decided to pursue a career as a sportscaster, absorb as much knowledge about sports as you can. Keep up with collegiate as well as professional teams, and follow multiple sports rather than just one or two. A good sports analyst is expected to be like a walking encyclopedia of sports information. It is not enough to know all about one team, or even one sport. Sports analysts have to possess a thorough knowledge of all the most sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, golf, boxing and even Olympic and extreme sports. Start paying close attention to game outcomes, player stats, win-loss records and other statistical information. Commit as much of these facts as you can to memory. Statistics is the language of sports analysis. As an analyst, your job will be to make authoritative assessments and predictions based on statistical models. There is far more use of mathematical principles in sports analysis than most people realize. Taking a formal statistics course or two will help further your understanding of how these principles come into play. Go to school and work towards a degree in journalism, communications or broadcasting. While it's not strictly necessary to have one of these degrees in order to land a job in sports journalism, most employers prefer that applicants hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Online programs are also available for those who are unable to attend university classes. Holding a degree, along with the right experience, can give you an advantage over those without an education when it comes to getting hired. Many online programs can be completed in less time than a full term at a university, and include all the most relevant courses, such as news reporting, media ethics, sports psychology and broadcasting. Once you've earned an undergraduate degree, think about channeling your efforts into a post-graduate master's or doctorate level certification. Many graduate programs include courses that focus more specifically on sports analytics and broadcasting, meaning you'll be getting an education in your chosen field of expertise. These credentials will be very impressive to potential employers. A graduate degree will require you to significantly narrow your area of focus, which may not help you get your first job but can make you a commodity for special positions later on.
Learn as much as you can about sports. Become well-versed in statistics. Earn an undergraduate degree in a related field. Consider going for a graduate degree.