MEET ARLEN: 50 YEARS COACHING, 40 YEARS PRODUCING
Arlen Showstack
The Artist Behind the Camera
The Artist Behind the Camera
Arlen Showstack | Founder, ASPNHD
Boston College Studio Art Graduate | 50 Years Coaching | 40 Years Broadcasting
From Canvas to Camera: Where Art Meets Sports
My journey began with an art degree from Boston College, where I learned that every frame tells a story and every composition matters. For over 40 years, I've combined that artistic training with broadcast expertise and coaching knowledge to capture youth and amateur sports the way they deserve to be seen—with intention, emotion, and artistry.
In single-camera productions, I am both artist and paintbrush—framing every shot with purpose, capturing emotion through composition, and telling stories through dynamic movement and timing. Every push-in, every pan, every reaction shot is composed like a painting.
In multi-camera productions, I become the conductor of a visual symphony. I am the artist, and my crew are my paintbrushes. Each camera operator, technical specialist, and production team member contributes their expertise to create a living canvas—your game's story painted in real-time. Every shot selection is intentional. Every camera angle serves the narrative. Every replay reinforces the emotion.
This artistic approach is what sets ASPNHD apart from automated tracking cameras or fixed systems—every shot is intentional, every angle serves the story, and your game is captured with the same care and composition I learned at Boston College.
My Professional Journey
Since 1986, I've worn many hats in video and television production—Producer, Director, Camera Operator, and Chief Video Editor. What started as volunteer coverage of Brookline Youth Baseball evolved into a professional career spanning multiple networks and countless productions.
I began as a volunteer producer for Game of the Week coverage of Brookline Youth Baseball games, then transitioned to professional broadcasting in the early 90s at Cablevision of Boston/Brookline, which ultimately became AT&T Broadband, then Comcast.
I've produced single and multi-camera live and live-to-digital, in-studio and on-location productions. My extensive resume includes sporting events, corporate events, in-studio talk shows, and historical packages. I've produced and directed coverage of the Yawkey Baseball League (the highest level of amateur baseball in the Boston area) for well over a decade. I produced and directed "Extrahelp," a virtual live homework hotline assisting Middle School to College level students for nearly 2 decades. I served as Sports Director for "Game of the Week" (GOW) involving High School games for Boston City TV.
Creative Versatility and Commitment
Showcasing my creative versatility and long-term commitment to my players, I wrote, produced, directed, and performed in two rap music videos featuring his Orioles team—one in 1986, "We're the Brookline Orioles, We Play for Fun", and another in 1992, "Orioles Pride Never Dies", with the same group of players six years later. This early fusion of creativity and sports foreshadowed the artistic approach I would bring to sports broadcasting for decades to come.
Awards and Recognition
I've consistently demonstrated the ability to successfully crew, hire and train a workforce to complete time-sensitive projects. I was consistently rated a top performer by management and clients, receiving numerous corporate and industry honors:
Broadcasting Excellence:
• First-place Alliance for Community Media "NOR'EASTERS" Awards for Sports Programming (2020, 2023)
• Multiple NECTA Awards including recognition for Mayor's Cup Youth Hockey Tournament coverage
• NATOA Government Programming Awards for live sporting events
• Comcast Leadership Awards including the Dan Aaron Leadership Award nomination
• BNN TV Spotlight Award for outstanding contributions to community media
• Yawkey League Hall of Fame inductee (2008)
• Brookline Access Television Hall of Fame inductee (1994)
• Multiple Jean Yawkey Service Awards for leadership contributions
Coaching Excellence:
• Distinguished Service Award from the Baystate Baseball League (2025)
- 50 years of dedication to youth baseball
• Lifetime Achievement Award from Brookline Youth Baseball (first recipient)
• Brookline Youth Baseball Coach of the Year
• City of Brookline Coach of the Year
• Featured on Channel 5 News (2025) for 50 years coaching the same team
• Featured in Brookline Tab (2017) for dual role as coach and video producer
• Honored at 2025 Brookline Youth Baseball All-Star Game
50 Years of Coaching: More Than Just a Game
Aside from my extensive background in video production, I'm most notably known for my unwavering passion for working with youth. I've coached the same team in Brookline Youth Baseball for 50 years—the Orioles in the Majors division—the same team I played for as a youth.
A Family-Oriented Philosophy
My coaching and production philosophy extends far beyond wins and technical excellence. After every game and video production, I gather everyone together to individually recognize each player and crew member for their specific contributions, creating feel-good moments where everyone leaves feeling valued and appreciated.
This family-oriented approach has resulted in lifelong relationships—I've attended countless bar mitzvahs, served in wedding parties, and been invited to milestone family celebrations. My motto, "Once an Oriole, always an Oriole," reflects the lasting bonds I create with every person who works with me.
ASPNHD: Celebrating Young Athletes
My 13-year-old YouTube Channel has garnered over 16,500 subscribers, showcasing my professional sports broadcast coverage and continuing my mission to celebrate and preserve the achievements of young athletes.
Recent broadcast highlights include the 2025 Yawkey Championship Game and the 2025 Little League All-Star Game, both featuring professional play-by-play commentary and demonstrating ASPNHD's commitment to championship-quality production.
The ASPNHD Vision
ASPNHD represents the culmination of my artistic training, broadcast expertise, and coaching philosophy. Every production—whether a single-camera mobile shoot or a 12-person multi-camera broadcast—is approached with the same core values:
• Artistic Excellence - Every frame composed with intention
• Individual Recognition - Every player and moment matters
• Lasting Relationships - Building connections that extend beyond the game
• Professional Quality - 40 years of experience in every shot
• Family Values - Creating memories that families treasure forever
"Your game isn't just an event to record—it's a story to tell and a memory to craft with care."
Let's preserve your team's story together.
Boston College Studio Art Graduate | 50 Years Coaching | 40 Years Broadcasting
From Canvas to Camera: Where Art Meets Sports
My journey began with an art degree from Boston College, where I learned that every frame tells a story and every composition matters. For over 40 years, I've combined that artistic training with broadcast expertise and coaching knowledge to capture youth and amateur sports the way they deserve to be seen—with intention, emotion, and artistry.
In single-camera productions, I am both artist and paintbrush—framing every shot with purpose, capturing emotion through composition, and telling stories through dynamic movement and timing. Every push-in, every pan, every reaction shot is composed like a painting.
In multi-camera productions, I become the conductor of a visual symphony. I am the artist, and my crew are my paintbrushes. Each camera operator, technical specialist, and production team member contributes their expertise to create a living canvas—your game's story painted in real-time. Every shot selection is intentional. Every camera angle serves the narrative. Every replay reinforces the emotion.
This artistic approach is what sets ASPNHD apart from automated tracking cameras or fixed systems—every shot is intentional, every angle serves the story, and your game is captured with the same care and composition I learned at Boston College.
My Professional Journey
Since 1986, I've worn many hats in video and television production—Producer, Director, Camera Operator, and Chief Video Editor. What started as volunteer coverage of Brookline Youth Baseball evolved into a professional career spanning multiple networks and countless productions.
I began as a volunteer producer for Game of the Week coverage of Brookline Youth Baseball games, then transitioned to professional broadcasting in the early 90s at Cablevision of Boston/Brookline, which ultimately became AT&T Broadband, then Comcast.
I've produced single and multi-camera live and live-to-digital, in-studio and on-location productions. My extensive resume includes sporting events, corporate events, in-studio talk shows, and historical packages. I've produced and directed coverage of the Yawkey Baseball League (the highest level of amateur baseball in the Boston area) for well over a decade. I produced and directed "Extrahelp," a virtual live homework hotline assisting Middle School to College level students for nearly 2 decades. I served as Sports Director for "Game of the Week" (GOW) involving High School games for Boston City TV.
Creative Versatility and Commitment
Showcasing my creative versatility and long-term commitment to my players, I wrote, produced, directed, and performed in two rap music videos featuring his Orioles team—one in 1986, "We're the Brookline Orioles, We Play for Fun", and another in 1992, "Orioles Pride Never Dies", with the same group of players six years later. This early fusion of creativity and sports foreshadowed the artistic approach I would bring to sports broadcasting for decades to come.
Awards and Recognition
I've consistently demonstrated the ability to successfully crew, hire and train a workforce to complete time-sensitive projects. I was consistently rated a top performer by management and clients, receiving numerous corporate and industry honors:
Broadcasting Excellence:
• First-place Alliance for Community Media "NOR'EASTERS" Awards for Sports Programming (2020, 2023)
• Multiple NECTA Awards including recognition for Mayor's Cup Youth Hockey Tournament coverage
• NATOA Government Programming Awards for live sporting events
• Comcast Leadership Awards including the Dan Aaron Leadership Award nomination
• BNN TV Spotlight Award for outstanding contributions to community media
• Yawkey League Hall of Fame inductee (2008)
• Brookline Access Television Hall of Fame inductee (1994)
• Multiple Jean Yawkey Service Awards for leadership contributions
Coaching Excellence:
• Distinguished Service Award from the Baystate Baseball League (2025)
- 50 years of dedication to youth baseball
• Lifetime Achievement Award from Brookline Youth Baseball (first recipient)
• Brookline Youth Baseball Coach of the Year
• City of Brookline Coach of the Year
• Featured on Channel 5 News (2025) for 50 years coaching the same team
• Featured in Brookline Tab (2017) for dual role as coach and video producer
• Honored at 2025 Brookline Youth Baseball All-Star Game
50 Years of Coaching: More Than Just a Game
Aside from my extensive background in video production, I'm most notably known for my unwavering passion for working with youth. I've coached the same team in Brookline Youth Baseball for 50 years—the Orioles in the Majors division—the same team I played for as a youth.
A Family-Oriented Philosophy
My coaching and production philosophy extends far beyond wins and technical excellence. After every game and video production, I gather everyone together to individually recognize each player and crew member for their specific contributions, creating feel-good moments where everyone leaves feeling valued and appreciated.
This family-oriented approach has resulted in lifelong relationships—I've attended countless bar mitzvahs, served in wedding parties, and been invited to milestone family celebrations. My motto, "Once an Oriole, always an Oriole," reflects the lasting bonds I create with every person who works with me.
ASPNHD: Celebrating Young Athletes
My 13-year-old YouTube Channel has garnered over 16,500 subscribers, showcasing my professional sports broadcast coverage and continuing my mission to celebrate and preserve the achievements of young athletes.
Recent broadcast highlights include the 2025 Yawkey Championship Game and the 2025 Little League All-Star Game, both featuring professional play-by-play commentary and demonstrating ASPNHD's commitment to championship-quality production.
The ASPNHD Vision
ASPNHD represents the culmination of my artistic training, broadcast expertise, and coaching philosophy. Every production—whether a single-camera mobile shoot or a 12-person multi-camera broadcast—is approached with the same core values:
• Artistic Excellence - Every frame composed with intention
• Individual Recognition - Every player and moment matters
• Lasting Relationships - Building connections that extend beyond the game
• Professional Quality - 40 years of experience in every shot
• Family Values - Creating memories that families treasure forever
"Your game isn't just an event to record—it's a story to tell and a memory to craft with care."
Let's preserve your team's story together.