Co-op Confidential: Kevin Rossi, Athletics Communcation Assistant/Web Productions Intern

 

Name: Kevin Rossi
Year: Senior
Co-op Employer: Drexel Athletics/Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Title: Athletic Communications Assistant/Web Production Intern

Co-op Confidential: Greg Monforte, Development Intern

Name: Greg Monforte
Year: Senior
Co-op Employer: Richard Stockton College
Location: Galloway, NJ
Job Title: Development Intern

Co-op Confidential: Kevin Murray, Student Alumni Liaison

Name: Kevin Murray
Year: Junior
Co-op Employer: Drexel University Office of Institutional Advancement
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Title: Student Alumni Liaison - Alumni Discovery Initiative

Co-op Confidential: Matt Louis, Scholastic Play by Play Classics

Name: Matt Louis
Year: Sophomore
Co-op Employer: Scholastic Play-by-Play Classics
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Title: Marking and Public Relations Coordinator

What is Scholastic PlaybyPlay Classics?
Scholastic Play by Play Classics is an organization that hosts the best high school basketball teams and players from around the United States for tournaments and showcases. Current and former NBA players that have been showcased by SPBPC include: Lebron James, Dwight Howard, Dejuan Wagner, Eddie Giffin, Jameer Nelson, Kevin Durant, O.J. Mayo, and Michael Beasley. SPBPC has hosted camps and showcases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee.

Co-op Confidential: Frank Perri, Penn Athletics

 

Name: Frank Perri
Year: Pre-Junior
Co-op Employer: University of Pennsylvania Athletic Department
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Title: Ticket Office Assistant


Who is Penn Athletics?
Penn Athletics is the department that manages the 31 sports for the University of Pennsylvania. Competing in the Ivy Sport Group, the ECAC, and the NCAA, Penn fields over a thousand athletes in West Philadelphia. Home of two of the most famous sport facilities in the United States, Franklin Field and The Palestra, Penn has been a pillar of collegiate sport for decades. The Penn Relays is the most-famous and longest-running track and field event in the country and brings over 100,000 spectators  to Franklin Field over three days.

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.14 - Co-Op Panel Recap

A Midst a Playoff Run, Thunder are Still Booming

“Fun happens here”. A playful slogan of the Trenton Thunder is able to summarize my summer with the team thus far. In what has evolved to be one of the most historic summers in Thunder history, the fun is far from over. From the numerous rehabilitation assignments to the 8^th millionth fan in attendance, this summer has been one for the ages.

My Experience at The Barclays

For the past 6 months, I have had the privilege of working for the PGA Tour as the Operations Coordinator on The Barclays at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, NJ. With a very minimal background in golf I was not sure what I was getting myself into until I actually started back in April. I was not aware that this is one of the five largest tournaments on the PGA Tour as well as the event with the most hospitality structures available on Tour. The Barclays is the first tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, which is the postseason where the top 125 players compete for the FedEx Cup.

Co-Op Confidential: Rene Coleman

Name: Rene Coleman

Year: Junior

Company: Parma Panthers

Location: Parma, Italy

Position: Marketing, Communications, Events

What are your job responsibilities?

Currently I have a few different responsibilities with the team. Daily tasks include checking Facebook for messages and updating both the teams Twitter and Facebook pages.  I also help make sure that all press releases are translated properly in English for our American fans. Besides the social media side of things, we have also just released the first episode of our web series, that we will be doing throughout the remainder of the season. In it we will have interviews with current players, as well as follow both the Italian and American players in their daily lives. The web series can be found on the Parma Panthers YouTube page, and a link can be found on the Panthers Facebook page. Another one of my jobs that is done on a more weekly basis is helping run the teams TD Club (the Panthers booster club). 

Co-op Confidential: Matt Puzio

Name: Matt Puzio

Year: Sophomore

Company: Trenton Thunder

Location: Trenton, NJ

Position: Front Office Intern

Who is Trenton Thunder?

Trenton Thunder is the Double A Affiliate of the New York Yankees. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Easter League. They are two-time league champions. This is the team’s inaugural season playing at Arm & Hammer Park as it was formerly called Waterfront Park.

Co-op Confidential: Gregory Monforte

Name: Greg Monforte

Year: Pre-Junior

Company: Turnkey Sports & Entertainment

Location: Haddonfield, NJ

Position: Market Intelligence Intern

Who is Turnkey Sports & Entertainment?

Turnkey Sports & Entertainment is broken into two main areas of focus.  The first is Market Intelligence.  Market Intelligence has two parts, surveyor which works with teams and leagues to custom market research and prospector which automatically finds, appends, and scores sales leads.  The second area of focus is Executive Recruiting that helps teams and leagues fill different positions in the organization. 

Co-op Confidential: Zachary Cintron

Name: Zachary Cintron

Year: Sophomore

Company: Philadelphia Soul 

Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Position: Game Operations Intern

Who are the Philadelphia Soul? 

The Soul are the official Philadelphia Arena Football (AFL) team. The Soul were founded in 2004 by Craig A. Spencer and famous New Jersey rock star Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi gave up his share of the team and the owners are now Spencer and Ron Jaworski. In 2008 the Soul were Arena Bowl Champions, and are currently chasing the title again.

Co-op Confidential: Josh Brackett

Name: Josh Brackett

Year: Pre-Junior

Company: Philadelphia Eagles

Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Position: Ticket Operations Intern

Who are the Philadelphia Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles are a historic football team in the National Football League. Since the team’s inception in 1933, the Eagles have won 3 NFL Championships and have been to 2 Super Bowls. The team is currently owned by businessman Jeffery Lurie.

Co-Op Confidential: Lindrit Shkodra

Name: Lindrit Shkodra

Year: Freshman
Company: Jaws Youth Playbook/Ron Jaworski's Celebrity Golf Challenge
Location: West Deptford, New Jersey

What is Ron Jaworski's Celebrity Golf Challenge?

The mission of the Jaws Youth Playbook is to improve the overall health and wellness of at-risk youth in the Greater Philadelphia Region. We will do this by raising awareness and advocating for the access to safe play and healthy choices, and supporting programs providing positive youth health and wellness platforms. 

Co-Op Confidential: Tips As You Near The Halfway Point

Congratulations!  You have landed a Co-op.  All of the hard work of writing your resume, searching job boards, sending in applications, and going through the interview process has paid off and you have at least landed a job in your field if not a dream position for your favorite team or sport.  Done and done…right?  As Lee Corso would say, “Not so fast, my friend!”

Co-Op Confidential: Aaron Coleman

Name: Aaron Coleman

Year: Sophomore

Company: Philadelphia Soul

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Who are the Philadelphia Soul?

The Philadelphia Soul are an Arena Football League team that play at the Wells Fargo Center. Established in 2003 by a group of investors led by rock & roll legend Jon Bon Jovi, the team has won one AFL title in 2008 and are currently the defending American Conference Champions. They are currently owned in part by NFL QB legend Ron Jaworski.

Co-Op Confidential: Kevin Rossi

Name: Kevin Rossi
Year: Pre-Junior
Company: Temple University, Athletic Communications
Location: Temple University

Who are the Temple Owls?

The Temple Owls are Temple University athletic department in Philadelphia, PA.  Bill Bradshaw currently serves as the Director of Athletics for the program that is home to 22 varsity sports.  Caught in the conference realignment shuffle, Temple spent one year in the Big East and will be playing in the American Athletic Conference beginning July 1, 2013.  Temple University has an undergraduate enrollment of just under 28,000.  Their president is Neil Theobald.

Co-Op Confidential: Kevin Murray

Name: Kevin Murray

Year: Sophomore

Company: Drexel Athletic Department

Location: Daskalaskis Athletic Center

What is the Drexel Athletic Department?

The Drexel Athletic Department is the section of Drexel University that manages the schools 18 Division-I athletic teams, club sports, and campus recreation. The department is managed by Director of Athletics Dr. Eric Zillmer. Now in his 15th year as Director of Athletics, Dr. Zillmer oversees all components of the Athletics Department.

Co-op Confidential: Ryan Pratt

Name: Ryan Pratt

Year: Junior
Company: Drexel University, Office of New Student & Family Programs
Location: Philadelphia, PA

What is the Office of New Student & Family Programs?

NSFP is an office under the larger umbrella of Student Affairs (Campus Activities, Commuter/Transfer Engagement, Campus Engagement, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Residential Living, Student Conduct & Community Standards, Counseling & Health, International Student Scholar Services, etc.). NSFP oversees all New Student Orientation sessions during the summer, as well as works closely with the Drexel Family Association. Through this, NSFP works to transition new students and their families into Drexel life and culture.

Co-Op Confidential: Michael Proska

Name: Michael Proska

Year: Freshman

Company: Philadelphia 76ers

Location: Wells Fargo Center,  Philadelphia, PA

Who are the Philadelphia 76ers?

The Philadelphia 76ers are the professional basketball team from Philadelphia who plays in the NBA. They play in the Eastern Conference and were formerly owned by Comcast Spectacor. They sold the team to an investment group led by Josh Harris in 2011.