Our Mission: INside the Lines Media
About Us
Founded by Chris Wood & Rob Thomson, INside the Lines Media is dedicated to covering amateur sporting events and stories in the Indianapolis area. From high school to amateur sporting events and a variety of podcasts created by people in the region, INside the Lines Media wants to tell the stories for others to hear. Our mission is simple, whether we’re talking sports, education, business, or community impact, we present meaningful conversations that inspire and unite.
Our Mission
INside the Lines Media is a DBA for the Trojan Beat Broadcasting Foundation which is a 501c3 non-profit private foundation set up to help provide opportunities to high school students and college students to learn more about sports broadcasting. Students will be given opportunities to learn:
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The behind the scenes production and technical side of broadcasting a sporting event.
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Skills needed to engage in on-air play by play and color commentating.
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How to design and implement social media posts surrounding high school sporting events.
About the Co-Founders
Chris Wood
Chris Wood has been a proud member of the Center Grove community since 1984 and is a CGHS graduate (1992). For over 30 years, he’s coached a variety of sports including basketball, football, golf, and baseball, staying deeply connected to youth and athletics.
Chris has also been involved in sports broadcasting since 2000. He’s worked with ESPN 950 AM, 95.9 The Point, and WCBK 102.3 FM, calling high school football and basketball games. He also hosted the original Center Grove Sports Show live from Chick-fil-A, giving a voice to local athletics.
After a brief break from coaching, he created the Warrior Beat Sports Network, live streaming sports for Whiteland Community High School. Today, as the host of the CG Trojan Beat and The BLITZ on INside the Lines Media, Chris continues sharing stories and celebrating the people who make the Indianapolis area special.
Rob Thomson
Rob Thomson is a 1996 graduate of Center Grove High School whose connection to the community has only grown stronger over the years. During and after college, Rob made the decision to plant roots back in Center Grove, dedicating himself to the place that helped shape him.
Throughout the years, Rob has been actively involved in numerous local groups and boards, always looking for ways to give back and stay connected. After surviving two heart attacks, he’s become a passionate advocate for heart health awareness and a champion for sharing positive stories throughout the Center Grove community.