GOALSIDE
REPORTERS
Empowering the Next Generation of Sports Journalists
Leighton is a Jamaican journalist with 28 years of experience covering crime, entertainment, and sports; he serves as Content Editor at SportsMax.TV and has contributed to publications like the Jamaica Star and Jamaica Gleaner.
Leighton Levy
Simon Preston, a sports journalist and broadcaster, has covered Caribbean and international football extensively, contributing to SportsMax, FIFA, and the Jamaica Football Federation.
Simon Preston
Experienced Media and Communications professional with strong academic background and demonstrated history of working in the areas of broadcast media and sport management.
Marsha Boyce
Donald Oliver
With over 20 years experience, the critically acclaimed Donald Oliver has become one of the leading TV producers, story tellers and orators in the Caribbean, covering both news and sporting events.
Aundreen Leslie
Aundreen is a community manager and moderator at the digital sports media company 876 STREAM.
Ricardo Chambers
Senior Producer/Presenter SportsMax TV. TV Commentator for Track and Field, Football, Cricket, Tennis and Netball. Co-Host of 'The Commentators' Podcast'.
Lance Whittaker
Lance, a veteran sports journalist since 1984, is Vice President & Executive Producer at SportsMax and a two-time Jamaica Sports Journalist of the Year.
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participant reviews
See what some of our participants had to say about the programme after they completed it!
"I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to you and your team for organizing this incredible initiative, which brought together renowned journalists from various eras in the sports and journalism fields. The exposure I gained from this experience has been invaluable, and I'm especially thankful for the opportunity to interact with fellow journalists, who instilled in me a renewed passion and drive to pursue my aspirations. Thank you for your efforts in providing this platform. I appreciate your dedication and look forward to applying the knowledge and insights I've gained from this program in my future endeavors. Once again, thank you!!!!. 🫶🏾"
- 2024 Participant
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Professional Exposure
Gain real-world journalism experience by covering the various ISSA sports events and school teams during the 2025 season.
Expert Guidance
Learn from leading sports journalists and content creators.
Career Development
Build a portfolio that can open doors to future opportunities in media and journalism.
Build Your Online Profile
Cover ISSA events and gain shares on the ISSA page, promoting your own page and content.
Win Prizes
cameras, tripods, lights, mics and more!
IT's FREE
Why Join?
Competition and Prizes: Build you Instagram sports page via weekly challenges that will be judged for a chance to win Prizes like high quality microphones, video cameras, stabilisers and ring lights.
Live Interactive Sessions: Participate in at least five online sessions to deepen your learning and practice your skills.
Earn a Certificate: Complete the sessions and meet project requirements to receive the ISSA Goalside Journalism Certificate of Participation.
programme highlights
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GOALSIDE REPORTERS 2.0 programme
ISSA Goalside Reporters is an innovative initiative that aims to develop budding sports journalists through structured, direct mentorship and professional guidance. This unique program, crafted by ISSA in partnership with Greenfield Media and Easel Media, offers high school students across Jamaica the opportunity to learn directly from professionals, cover real sports events, and gain invaluable media skills.
A maximum of 50 charismatic students will be selected to participate in this programme that will have both an educational and a competitive component. Students will participate in virtual sessions with accomplished sports journalists, and showcase their skills on Instagram by building and promoting their own sports pages for the ISSA sports season.