Riley Horn
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
Ambitious, energetic and engaging student Sports Commentator driven to continue learning the craft within a professional sports organization. I possess exceptional public speaking and storytelling skills to date while spearheading innovative sports programming at Palos Verdes Peninsula HS, demonstrating a strong work ethic and media-making creativity. Recognized as CIF-SS Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, embodying the discipline and worth ethic to achieve my lofty goals of continuous growth & improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Commentator
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
10.2024 - Current
Play-by-Play and Color Commentator for various SMC athletic team competitions on SMC Gaels All-Access Network, and additional streaming outlets.
Will be covering both SMC Baseball and SMC Softball games in the Spring of 2025.
Student Commissioner of Athletics
Palos Verdes Peninsula HS
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
08.2022 - 06.2024
Created, filmed, edited and published three unique video shows to highlight, profile and promote our various sports teams, players & coaches. All content was published on PVPHS social media outlets.
Friday Football Focus - a weekly review & preview sit-down interview with Head Football Coach - 10 total episodes in 23-24.
Mic'd Up - a behind-the-scenes look at various student athletes during preparation and game activity - 10 total episodes in 23-24.
New to the Zoo - an introduction series of interviews profiling each of the seven new coaches - seven total episodes in 23-24.
High School Accomplishments & Awards
Palos Verdes Peninsula HS
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
09.2020 - 06.2024
CIF-SS Male Scholar Athlete of the Year - 2023-2024
Peninsula HS Baseball Player - 2020-2024: 3-time team MVP; 3-time team Captain; Peninsula HS Athlete of the Year Nominee
Peninsula HS Link Crew Leader (Peer Mentor Program) - 2022-2024
National Honor Society (NHS) member - 2022-2024
California Scholastic Federation (CSF) member - 2020-2024
National Society High School Scholars (NSHSS) member - 2024
National League of Young Men (NLYM) member - 2020-2024
Weighted HS GPA - 4.52
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Communications & Media Production
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05-2028
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Continuous learning mindset
- Confident public speaking
- Strong communication skills
- On-air presence
- Professionalism under pressure
- Audience engagement
- Engaging storytelling
- Research and preparation
Timeline
Sports Commentator
Saint Mary's College of California
10.2024 - Current
Student Commissioner of Athletics
Palos Verdes Peninsula HS
08.2022 - 06.2024
High School Accomplishments & Awards
Palos Verdes Peninsula HS
09.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Communications & Media Production
Saint Mary's College of California