VOICE OF THE 804: From Injury to PA Legend

<p>Shout out to our sponsors!</p><p><br></p><p>-Rick Stockel - Your Source for Buying and Selling Homes in Richmond and Central Virginia</p><p>https://rickstockel.com</p><p><br></p><p>- Dr. O Sports Medicine - http://kwadwoowusuakyawmd.com</p><p>Dr. O Instagram - https://instagram.com/dr.o_forthe804</p><p><br></p><p>What happens when a torn Achilles turns into a calling? Today we sit down with Shawn Mears—the Voice of the 804—to unpack how a last-minute fill-in gig became a rocket ride through Highland Springs, Verina, VCU, UVA, Longwood, William &amp; Mary, and even nights on the mic at The Diamond.</p><p><br></p><p>We dig into:</p><p> • The no do-over pressure of live PA</p><p> • Mastering voice, breathing, and name pronunciation (yes, it matters)</p><p> • Building fan experience that fills gyms (and concession stands)</p><p> • Mentorship, gatekeeping, and breaking barriers as a Black PA in PWIs</p><p> • Big goals: LA 2028 Olympics 🎯</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a hoop head, parent, coach, or a kid dreaming of touching a mic—this is your playbook.</p><p><br></p><p>#ballinva </p><p><br></p><p>BallinVA Host:</p><p>Larry Merritte</p><p><br></p><p>Check out our Patreon!</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/ballinva</p><p><br></p><p>Shop our Merch! </p><p>https://bit.ly/3uNsNgz</p><p><br></p><p>BallinVA Social Media</p><p>https://facebook.com/ballinva</p><p>https://tiktok.com/@ballinva</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/ballinva_podcast_804/</p><p><br></p><p>For business inquiries - ballinvapodcast@gmail.com</p>