Ever since Nick Coppola started his job as the new sports reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News on Aug. 5, he has been hearing from countless people about the lack of sports coverage in the area. However, if you’ve been reading the Sun-News recently, you’ll know that is all changing now.
Nick Coppola, a Texas native who grew up in Lubbock, brings a wealth of experience and passion for sports journalism to his new role. Having interned at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and written for the OU Daily during his time at the University of Oklahoma, Coppola is well-equipped to provide comprehensive and engaging sports coverage for the Las Cruces community.
Growing up in Lubbock, Coppola discovered his talent and passion for writing in high school. He also developed a love for sports, playing football and following various sports teams closely. This combination of interests led him to pursue a career in sports journalism, where he could merge his love for writing with his passion for sports.
During his time at the OU Daily, Coppola honed his skills as a sports reporter, covering a wide range of sports events and earning recognition for his work from the Associated Press Sports Editors. His experience covering high school sports taught him the importance of community journalism and the value of telling the stories of individuals within the community.
In his new role at the Las Cruces Sun-News, Coppola aims to be a trustworthy and informative voice for the community. He understands the importance of building trust with readers, especially in a time when trust in media is declining. By sharing the stories of local athletes, teams, and events, Coppola hopes to provide a new era of sports coverage in Las Cruces that is both informative and engaging.
As an ambitious journalist with lofty goals for his career, Coppola sees his role in Las Cruces as just the beginning. While he hopes to achieve greater things in the future, he is committed to being a consistent, informative, and thoughtful voice in the Las Cruces community. With his passion for sports and dedication to community journalism, Nick Coppola is poised to lead a new era of sports coverage in Las Cruces that will resonate with readers and athletes alike.
