Lindsay McCormick is a sports broadcaster whose career has taken her from hosting the live events for Super Bowl XLIX to guest corresponding for Showtime at the most anticipated fight of the decade – Mayweather vs Pacquiao.
Lindsay was recently a sideline reporter for the quarterfinals of ESPN’s The Basketball Tournament, and in 2013 hit the road with NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” as their Social Host. She hosted the 2012 NFL Draft for CBS Sports, “The Fan” on Comcast SportsNet, and was a panel analyst for “Rip City Live.” Lindsay also appeared on ESPN.com’s “Streak for the Cash” and “ESPN College Pick’em,” MtvU’s “The Dean’s List,” and on TopRank.com covering the Timothy Bradley vs Jessie Vargas fight.
Lindsay’s career began covering the Auburn University football team and then the NFL for ESPN The Magazine. She was featured during the NFL Playoffs along with Sage Steele and Suzy Kolber, for Esquire Magazine, and reported from the sidelines of the AKC Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show that aired on Lifetime TV in January of this year.
Lindsay McCormick is an exceptionally talented TV Personality and Sports Broadcaster. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar, President – Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have selected the profession of sports journalism- one that requires a lot of hard labor, technical understanding of different sports and various abilities in different faculties to succeed, how do you achieve that?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: Honestly, my entire life has set me up for this profession. From being born into a hardcore sports family with a background in football and NASCAR, to my dad taking us to every Astros game imaginable as a kid on top of attending every single one of my brother’s baseball and basketball games. Sports became a part of who I am and easy to submerge myself in because it’s what I was always accustomed to. I can’t lie, at times it is extremely difficult to keep up with every detail and current event for every single sport. But for the most part, I try to have a general idea of what’s currently happening with each sport and then just hone in on the details before a broadcast.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar: You started your sports journalism and broadcasting career by covering the Auburn University football team and then the NFL for “ESPN The Magazine”. You then later transitioned in 2013 to hit the road with NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” as their Social Host. You hosted the 2012 NFL Draft for CBS Sports, “The Fan” on Comcast SportsNet, and was a panel analyst for “Rip City Live”. Your professional career seems to have propelled you to a height where you have been leading the world of sports journalism and broadcasting. Tell us something about this fairy-tale professional journey?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: I was always a firm believer in setting yourself up for success by putting yourself in a position, or in my case on a field at the LSU vs Auburn game, to where the right people will see you. There are some things that are out of your control, but if you have a dream and are sitting at home not doing anything about it, the chances are rare that someone will call you up and hand you a job. Each job I had prepared me for the next and put me in a place to where my next employer would see my work. I honestly feel incredibly grateful for every job I’ve ever been given and the incredible co-workers I’ve been lucky enough to learn from.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You are a leading female sports journalist and broadcaster, TV Presenter, television program host, news reporter, magazine columnist, actress and businesswoman. How are you able to manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional, multi-faceted lifestyle?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: By surrounding myself with interesting people who are the same way. My friends, family and even guys I date have always challenged me to stay diverse when it comes to my outside interests. I’m constantly reading and trying to challenge myself to learn more. The writing and radio side of my career came mostly in the beginning as a way to build my credibility as a female in a male-dominated industry. I never wanted anyone to say that I was just handed my job. I actually enjoy hard work.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: What exercises or workout routines that comprise your fitness regiment would you like to share?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: I love to mix it up and surprise my body by alternating boxing, pilates, running and yoga one or two days a week. Then I’ll take dance class about 4 times a week. Dance tones every muscle in my body, and I never feel like I’m actually working out. If I’ve worked out a little too hard one day, I’ll give myself an off day the next. It’s all about listening to what your body needs. And everyone is different.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Do you have any special diet or have a strict nutritional regiment that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: I’m severely lactose intolerant. It’s definitely not the sexiest thing to tell your new hot dinner date, but it’s my stomach at risk if I don’t. Other than dairy, I try to stay away from a lot of gluten because I find it more difficult for me personally to digest. And the biggest thing for me is, I don’t drink alcohol. Everything just works better for me without it. I don’t believe there is one specific “diet” that works for everyone though. Some people have iron stomachs and others do not. Everyone has different intolerances and allergies as well. It took me several years and ton of testing to figure out what works for me.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Do you use any skin treatment to keep it young and glowing? Secondly, what do you do to your hair to make it look so stunning?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: Thank you! Facialist Shani Darden is my secret weapon. Also, her Resurface Retinol Reform is used by basically any woman you’ve ever looked at and envied her skin. It’s fairly mild, and if I put it on at night, I’ll wake up to flawless skin. In terms of hair products, I mix it up quite a bit. I do love Kerastase & Oribe products, or even It’s a 10’s conditioner.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Any advice or words of motivation for aspiring and budding female sports journalists and broadcasters? What should they do to climb the ladder of success in sports journalism?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: There’s not just one path anymore. With social media and the internet, now our fastest-growing and most timely way of getting sports news, it’s opening a lot of doors and opportunities that weren’t there before. I began in the industry in a time when most people took the local television route and worked their way up, but I didn’t take that path. I was thrown on ESPN.com at 21 years old and got my start that way. You learn from your mistakes very quickly when the World Wide Web is leaving brutally honest comments about your analysis. [Laughs.] My best advice for women is to come with a game plan for building credibility. I chose the radio and writing route. It’s not fair that the “young blonde broadcaster” stereotype exists, but it’s life. If you deal with it well and take the time to build your credibility, you’ll be respected within the industry and by male viewers. Also, speaking of commenters and viewers, don’t take criticism to heart. If I feel it’s constructive, I’ll use it to improve. If it’s about my appearance, it’ll take it as a compliment that someone couldn’t find anything wrong with the broadcast and resulted to talking about that.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar: You were guest correspondent for Showtime at the most anticipated fight of the decade – Mayweather vs Pacquiao. Tell us more about this memorable experience?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: Surreal is the best way to describe it. In a matter of 48 hours I went from interviewing Floyd Mayweather (who followed a massive marching band into the arena) at the Grand Arrivals, to watching the weigh-ins next to Evander Holyfield and Sugar Shane Mosley. If that doesn’t give someone chills, I don’t know what will.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Who has been your inspiration or motivation behind your success in the world of sports journalism?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: Any woman who has been a trailblazer in their profession inspires me. Also, my mom who told me at a very young age that I could be whatever I wanted to be in life if I worked hard at it. She has always supported me and is there with helpful and honest advice before and after every broadcast. Also, my girlfriends in the sports broadcasting world, who face the same challenges I do. It’s nice to be able to share experiences and get advice from women I respect tremendously.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Tell us about your experience of working and writing for Esquire in the column entitled “Monday Morning Cheerleader with Lindsay McCormick”?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: It was one of my favorite experiences. First of all, Hearst Magazines and the editors at Esquire are incredible to work with. They understand having a vision and giving you the right amount of freedom to express yourself through writing. With my column, working with the different women each week and getting to tie that into the weekly events of the NFL was a unique twist and concept. I loved how intelligent they were and loved getting to give them a platform to showcase that to sports fans and readers.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Do you believe that the hand of Providence (Supreme Being) played a role in your success?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: I 100 percent do. If you believe in God, you believe that He ultimately has control over everything. There have been so many instances in my life and career specifically where something didn’t happen that I thought would have been great or was a job that I really wanted…and then at the perfect time, all of these crazy events occurred to give me what I really needed. We all have been put on earth for a reason and that’s to love others and to live out our calling. Sports broadcasting and hosting is my calling.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: What do you wish to say about Womenfitness.net and do you have any other message for our readers?
Ms. Lindsay McCormick: I think it’s empowering what you guys are doing for females. Giving us a place where we can get our fitness and health advice and make each other stronger for our every day lives.
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Women Fitness Team thanks Lindsay McCormick for giving us her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and making this interview
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