Lauren Sisler

Lauren Sisler is a sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics. In 2017, she became a reporter for SEC Nation. In addition, she continues to serve as a sports reporter and host at AL.com.[1][2]

Early life and education

Sisler is a native of Roanoke, Virginia, she graduated from Giles High School, same high school where future ESPN co-worker Marty Smith (reporter) went to.[3] She was the captain of her gymnastics team at Rutgers University and graduated in 2006 with a communication degree and honors from the School, Information and Library Studies (SCILS). She worked at the Rutgers University Television Network as a sports reporter and segment producer and had a internship at CNBC.[4] Initially, she majored in Sports Medicine before changing to Communications.[5]

Career

Prior to working at ESPN, She returned to her hometown of Roanoke, Virginia to start her career at WDBJ where she worked as a photographer and editor covering local high school and college sports before moving on to WTAP in West Virginia as a weekend sports anchor.[4] Then went to Birmingham, Alabama to work at the CBS affiliate WIAT.[1] In 2014 and 2015, she was named Best Sports Anchor by the Alabama Associated Press. In June 2017, she was awarded a regional Emmy for producing an interview between Charles Barkley and Nick Saban.[1]

Personal life

On March 24, 2003, while a freshman at Rutgers University, Sisler unexpectedly lost both of her parents, Lesley and George Sisler, to prescription drug overdoses within hours of each other.[6] Losing her parents provided a devastating blow to Sisler and she was unsure about the future. Her aunt and uncle convinced her to return to Rutgers, where she struggled before regaining control of her life.[5] She speaks about the dangers of addiction and is involved with a few organizations. She has a brother Allen who served 12 years in the Navy.[4] She is a Christian.[7] She is married to John Willard.[8]

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References
  1. "Lauren Sisler Bio". espnpressroom.com. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  2. Lauren Sisler. "Lauren Sisler bio". AL.com. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  3. Tim Hayes. "Lauren Sisler becomes Chilhowie football fan". roanoke.com. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  4. Sunil Sunder Raj. "Rutgers University grad Lauren Sisler overcame family tragedy to succeed in sports broadcasting". doublegsports.com. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  5. James Jones. "ESPN Sportscaster overcomes tragedy to become a success". selmatimesjournal.com. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  6. Amanda Brooks. "March 24 marks emotional anniversary for Sisler". espnfrontrow.com. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  7. Camille Smith Platt. "SEC Nation's Lauren Sisler weighs in on what matters in the game of life". anngadchristian.com. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  8. Mark Berman. "TV notebook: ESPN promotes Giles grad Lauren Sisler". roanoke.com. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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