Testimonials
Eric Danner, Former RMAC Associate Commissioner: “Dave Collins is a pleasure to listen to and work with. His smooth style definitely added to the quality our broadcasts of the RMAC Softball Tournament.”
Rich Barnett, Sports Director, High Plains Radio, McCook, NE: "Dave does a fantastic job of covering Chadron State College. We've had quite a few athletes from southwest Nebraska attend CSC over the years and I really enjoy all of the stories and podcasts with the different coaches. No question, one of the best in the business!!
Dave Koehn, Virginia Cavaliers PxP Voice: "Dave has an ability to broadcast a big-time sound and do it with the accuracy of a true pro. He does this without the aide of things you take for granted in bigger programs like spotters, statisticians, and game-notes. Given the opportunity and the resources at the next level, I'm confident his room for growth is significant."
Larry Zimmer, Colorado Buffaloes PxP/Color Radio: "He is a young announcer, who has already made a mark in Nebraska, broadcasting high school sports. Here is a first class professional announcer who deserves a chance to show his skills at the collegiate or professional level.”
Bob Jensen, Publisher of Rivals Huskerland Prep Report: "As someone who has covered Nebraska high school sports for almost 40 years I have a great deal of professional admiration for the job Dave Collins does as the voice of Sidney area sports. His professionalism is top notch, his enthusiasm and knowledge of the sports he covers is complete and he has the sort of fun, infectious personality that makes him a hit with the listeners wherever he goes. Dave is respected by his journalism peers both inside and outside of radio."
Brent Martin, Nebraska Radio Network News Director: "Dave has helped the Nebraska Radio Network on a number of occasions, supplying up-to-date news from western Nebraska. We would not have had such good coverage of vital stories for Nebraskans without Dave's help. I can always rely on Dave to cover a story quickly, accurately, and thoroughly. He is also very good to work with."
Gary Person, City of Sidney, City Manager: "I've had a professional relationship with Dave Collins for over 10 years. He is a top notch newscaster and sportscaster. We do bi-weekly community forum radio programs together and he covers all of the city news happenings in the Sidney, Nebraska area. I've found Dave to be a top notch professional, accurate, trustworthy and very fair in his news reporting. He's at the top of his game at all times and has a knack for hard news and human interest stories. I would give him the highest recommendation possible as a broadcast journalist and as a genuine person. He's also been very involved in our community and is a past Chamber of Commerce president."
Terry James, Nebraska Radio Network, Lincoln, NE: "Dave has been an incredible partner with our radio network for as long as I have known him. Dave has demonstrated an attitude that goes above and beyond the call of duty. In times of serious news, Dave has always worked quickly to get the story to our office. I have rarely met someone that had a positive attitude comparable to his. These are days when people in all businesses are asked to wear several “hats." Dave comes to work with a team attitude and anyone would be lucky to have him on their side."
Bridgeport High School Head Football Coach Jerod Dean: "Dave has been announcing our high school football games for as long as I have been the head coach (4 years). I always enjoy speaking with Dave before and after games! Our community is very appreciative of his coverage of not only our home games, but also some of those on the road. Dave is a very personable guy who always says hello any chance he gets. His creative play by play announcing implements a very unique style of announcing that compliments our program and continues to show off his professionalism and creativity. It is with pleasure that I recommend Dave Collins as a radio announcer!"
Corey Anderson, Sports Director KOGA Ogallala, NE: "Dave, thanks for doing a good job on games this week. It's obvious you're well prepared.” (On freelance basketball work)
Michael Garland, High School Football TV, Tyler, TX: "I just wanted you to know I love your spotting boards. I've started early prep for football season in the fall and yours has given me a solid foundation to use."
Matt Reynolds, 97.1 FM The Sports Animal, Tulsa, OK: "In my first year of calling basketball play-by-play, I was glad to connect with Dave and utilize his broadcast tools for a successful season. Dave's spotting boards were a great resource to help me stay organized during the game and easily find information. I'm really glad there are broadcasters out there like Dave that will share their tools for success."
Rich Barnett, Sports Director, High Plains Radio, McCook, NE: "Dave does a fantastic job of covering Chadron State College. We've had quite a few athletes from southwest Nebraska attend CSC over the years and I really enjoy all of the stories and podcasts with the different coaches. No question, one of the best in the business!!
Dave Koehn, Virginia Cavaliers PxP Voice: "Dave has an ability to broadcast a big-time sound and do it with the accuracy of a true pro. He does this without the aide of things you take for granted in bigger programs like spotters, statisticians, and game-notes. Given the opportunity and the resources at the next level, I'm confident his room for growth is significant."
Larry Zimmer, Colorado Buffaloes PxP/Color Radio: "He is a young announcer, who has already made a mark in Nebraska, broadcasting high school sports. Here is a first class professional announcer who deserves a chance to show his skills at the collegiate or professional level.”
Bob Jensen, Publisher of Rivals Huskerland Prep Report: "As someone who has covered Nebraska high school sports for almost 40 years I have a great deal of professional admiration for the job Dave Collins does as the voice of Sidney area sports. His professionalism is top notch, his enthusiasm and knowledge of the sports he covers is complete and he has the sort of fun, infectious personality that makes him a hit with the listeners wherever he goes. Dave is respected by his journalism peers both inside and outside of radio."
Brent Martin, Nebraska Radio Network News Director: "Dave has helped the Nebraska Radio Network on a number of occasions, supplying up-to-date news from western Nebraska. We would not have had such good coverage of vital stories for Nebraskans without Dave's help. I can always rely on Dave to cover a story quickly, accurately, and thoroughly. He is also very good to work with."
Gary Person, City of Sidney, City Manager: "I've had a professional relationship with Dave Collins for over 10 years. He is a top notch newscaster and sportscaster. We do bi-weekly community forum radio programs together and he covers all of the city news happenings in the Sidney, Nebraska area. I've found Dave to be a top notch professional, accurate, trustworthy and very fair in his news reporting. He's at the top of his game at all times and has a knack for hard news and human interest stories. I would give him the highest recommendation possible as a broadcast journalist and as a genuine person. He's also been very involved in our community and is a past Chamber of Commerce president."
Terry James, Nebraska Radio Network, Lincoln, NE: "Dave has been an incredible partner with our radio network for as long as I have known him. Dave has demonstrated an attitude that goes above and beyond the call of duty. In times of serious news, Dave has always worked quickly to get the story to our office. I have rarely met someone that had a positive attitude comparable to his. These are days when people in all businesses are asked to wear several “hats." Dave comes to work with a team attitude and anyone would be lucky to have him on their side."
Bridgeport High School Head Football Coach Jerod Dean: "Dave has been announcing our high school football games for as long as I have been the head coach (4 years). I always enjoy speaking with Dave before and after games! Our community is very appreciative of his coverage of not only our home games, but also some of those on the road. Dave is a very personable guy who always says hello any chance he gets. His creative play by play announcing implements a very unique style of announcing that compliments our program and continues to show off his professionalism and creativity. It is with pleasure that I recommend Dave Collins as a radio announcer!"
Corey Anderson, Sports Director KOGA Ogallala, NE: "Dave, thanks for doing a good job on games this week. It's obvious you're well prepared.” (On freelance basketball work)
Michael Garland, High School Football TV, Tyler, TX: "I just wanted you to know I love your spotting boards. I've started early prep for football season in the fall and yours has given me a solid foundation to use."
Matt Reynolds, 97.1 FM The Sports Animal, Tulsa, OK: "In my first year of calling basketball play-by-play, I was glad to connect with Dave and utilize his broadcast tools for a successful season. Dave's spotting boards were a great resource to help me stay organized during the game and easily find information. I'm really glad there are broadcasters out there like Dave that will share their tools for success."
Matt Williams, Bluffs Broadcasting, Scottsbluff, NE
On Dave sharing his regional knowledge of the local high school football scene as a show guest. |