“What a pleasure it was to have Urban Announcing announce the 2025 Appalachian Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Robert’s energy was contagious and his ability to keep the meet lively and provide information to student-athletes, coaches, and fans was incredible. If you have an event and are in need of a company to provide excellent turnkey announcing look no further than Urban Announcing.

• Bill Popp, Commissioner Appalachian Athletic Conference

“I just wanted to tell you what a great job you do announcing at these meets. We were already impressed after the Glover Smiley Relays a few weeks ago. However, we really need to thank you for how you helped McKee at the Spartanburg County Championship, as you encouraged her along to break the meet record in the 800. We cannot put into words how helpful you were. Our entire family is incredibly grateful for your help and encouragement on the microphone. McKee said she could not have broken the record without you. Thank you for helping make a goal of hers possible. We love the way you announce track meets…thank you for all you do and for making track and field so much more exciting! You make it better for the athletes and the fans.”

• Kelly Kent, Track & Field Parent

“Urban Announcing did a great job creating a fun and competitive atmosphere for our last home meet of the season and our senior night. He was very knowledgeable of the sport, did his research on the competing athletes, and kept the crowd hyped throughout the meet.”

• Cameron Starr, Head Track & Field Coach, River Bluff High School

“It was amazing having you at the Trojan Relays!”

• Connor Tanferno, Meet Director, Trojan Relays, Head Track & Field Coach, Northwestern High School

“Once again, it was an excellent atmosphere with you on the mic at the Southern Conference Championship. Drew and I enjoyed hearing your commentary with team scores/individual updates along with engaging tunes that made the XC race both informative and a party.” 

• Laurence Loesel, Snap Timing Owner

“Coach Urban does a fantastic job taking our Pickens County Track & Field Championship meet to the next level! He provides exciting and in-depth commentary that is engaging to our audience and relevant to our athletes! I have consistently heard from families and spectators how much they enjoy someone providing commentary and insight into a track meet. I highly recommend Coach Urban to anyone looking to take their track meet to the next level!”

• Patrick Canterbury, Meet Director, Pickens County Championship

“I was very impressed with Urban Announcing at the NCAA D1 Southeast Regional XC Championship (2023). Robert’s deep knowledge of the sport and his ability to relay the race data from our Commentator Information System kept athletes and spectators well-informed. His passionate delivery and eclectic musical playlist kept the energy high and made the event even more enjoyable to be a part of.”

• Ryan Jank, CEO, Flash Results Inc.

“Building on a lifetime of experience, first as a competitor, then as a coach, now as an announcer, Urban Announcing is second to none. His professionalism and preparation is unmatched. Best part: he's still striving to improve. The New Year's Day Champagne 5K wouldn't have been the same without him, to say the least.”

• Chad Plamer, RunGSP, Race Director, New Year’s Day Champagne 5k and Love Where You Live 5k & 10k

“Creates a great atmosphere for a cross country meet. Keeps spectators informed and updated.”

• Carson Blackwelder, Director of Cross Country / Track & Field, University of South Carolina - Upstate

  Meet Director, 2023 D1 Southeast Region XC Championship & Upstate Invitational

“Urban Announcing definitely elevated the meet experience for us compared to events without him. We look forward to having him back in 2024.”

• Jake Krolick, Director of Cross Country / Track & Field, Queens University

“Urban Announcing did an excellent job announcing the South Atlantic Conference Championships (2022). With race updates throughout the competition and knowledgeable team information, the crowd and the environment was electric! We will definitely work with them again!”

• Jason Bryan, Head Cross Country / Track & Field Coach, Catawba College

“Awesome experience for our team and spectators, it really made the meet enjoyable and kept everyone engaged.”

• Cory Carson, Head Track & Field Coach, Greenville High School

“I thought you did a great job researching the meet beforehand to know the top teams and individuals that would be competing. Also liked how you had a “script” with prepared remarks that were specific to the meet such as meet records, top performers and recognizing school officials. That and your knowledge and experience with the sport really helped add to the experience. My varsity athletes really liked the experience of being recognized before the meet. Lots of attention to detail that helped pull everything together.”

• Chris Ardis, Head Cross Country & Assistant Track Coach, Northwestern High School

“I'm not sure that I knew what our race (Starlight Run) was missing until we added Urban Announcing - these services truly elevated our event to the next level. He was professional and kept the crowd completely engaged in each race. Urban Announcing will be a must for us at future races!”

• Dena Long, Head Cross Country Coach, Riverside High School

“Coach Urban adds a lot of excitement to the events he announces and is very good at explaining different "nuances" of racing that helps spectators understand the "flow" of the race. His knowledge of the sport and his research of teams/participants adds to the enjoyment of the competitions.”

• Jerry Kimbrell, Head Girls Cross Country/Track Coach, Dorman High School

“You do your homework, and understand the sport.  You do a great job, and we appreciate you adding to the meet atmosphere at our Region Championship.”

• Jeff Buys, Head Boys Cross Country Coach, Dorman High School