One of the most significant challenges facing the live sports production industry today is refilling the roster of skilled technicians who work behind the scenes on game broadcasts across the country. Program Productions, the largest crewer in the business, has invested in training a new crop of A1s, TDs, and others to keep the industry thriving.

At the 2025 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit, Jess Kowatch,
EVP, Operations and COO for Program Productions spoke with our Brandon Costa about the latest in the company's training and recruitment efforts and shares how a lot of work is being done to training the current crop of technicians on the latest and greatest production enhancements that are entering the mix.