Hello
I am Ande, or more formally Andrea Hoffman, a sports media enthusiast who strives to creatively showcase sports through various media sources. My passion for highlighting unique and talented athletes drives my work, and my own athletic background leads to a one-of-a-kind perspective on every story.
My Vision
Being a sideline reporter combines my two main interests: sports and storytelling. As a swimmer, I understand the dedication and hard work that goes into being an athlete. As a digital media and journalism student, I have the skills and knowledge to capture and share those moments with the world. Every game is a new opportunity to tell a story, to share what makes each athlete and each team special. I am passionate about presenting the facts in a way that is entertaining and engaging for viewers. Let me be the one to bring your sporting events to life!
From the Beginning...
My story starts from a very young age, being on the sidelines with my dad while he coached college football. Instantly, I fell in love with all things sports, from the energy on the sidelines during a tough game to the camaraderie among players as they step on the field for the last time of their careers. There are so many stories to be told in sports. When I started my swimming career, I got to witness this first hand which made my love for sports stories grow stronger. Being on the sidelines and in the pool, I have learned some of life's most important lessons in hard work, trust, loyalty, friendship, and authenticity. From a young age, I always found there to be a lack of resources for everyday athlete to tell their story. This passion pushed me to find ways for everyday athletes like myself and coaches like my dad to be able to show how athletics shape our lives every day.
...To Now
Every athlete and coach has their own unique story to be told so my goal is to provide a way for them to share these stories with the world. Whether this be during sideline reporting or pre/post-game interviews with coaches, or players' unique testimonies, I love to be in the action! In the spring of 2025, I was awarded the Pulse Media Student of the Year award by the University of Findlay Department of Media and Communications. No matter where, when, or how, I want to be involved in telling coaches and athletes stories to the world!