For this project, I connected with Glenn Holland, a physical therapist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who helped me recover from Tommy John surgery. This made the experience more personal because I was able to learn about his career while also reflecting on my own recovery process. Through this interview, I learned that sports physical therapy…
Pen Pal: Making the Connection
One of the most important things about working in the sport industry is building connections with people who are already in the field. Even though sports is a massive industry, a lot of opportunities come from relationships and mentorship. For this assignment, I connected with someone who had already played an important role in my…
Flyers Beat Penguins in Shootout in Intense Rivalry Matchup
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers played a tough Metropolitan Division rivalry game on Saturday, March 8th, at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins lost 4–3 in a shootout. There were a lot of momentum changes in the game, as both sides scored goals throughout the night. The Flyers won the shootout. The Penguins got off…
My Sport Media Diet
Five years ago my sport media diet was pretty simple. I was mostly just a fan who watched highlights and followed my favorite teams and players. I would check ESPN for scores, watch SportsCenter, and scroll through Instagram to see big plays. A lot of what I consumed was short clips and quick reactions. I…
Social Media Persona
I choose Instagram as the place to establish my social media presence for this assignment. Instagram is very visual and focused on athletes, which makes it a wonderful place to show off both your skills and your personality. Instead of making a persona based only on the best experiences, I tried to show what it…