Red Hawk Athletics Soar

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On deck is Jack of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. A senior studying television and digital media with a concentration in sports media and journalism. You can find Jack in the press box doing play by play for the Red Hawks and reporting on Montclair’s 18 varsity athletic teams. He’s covered championship teams, and enjoyed his own wins with internships, including one with the New York Mets. Swing away, Jack.

– Thanks so much, Alex. My entire life my number one passion has been sports. So when it came time to choose a school and major, I knew that I wanted to study sports media. The only question that remained was where? And I found the answer to that question the second I walked to the doors at the school of communication and media here at Montclair State University. The school has set me up with all the experience and education I could have ever asked for starting with my first time on air at the number one college radio station in the nation 90.3 WMSC, where I had the opportunity to call live games, host my very own sports talk show. I think he knows what he’s doing. I think he knows what he’s talking about. So I think the pieces are there. And I still serve as the station sports director to this day. I’ve also had the pleasure of helping start the Red Hawk sports network, where I’m able to provide commentary for all the livestream athletics across campus. And I’ve been able to help co-produce a weekly sports news show, Inside The Nest. The combination of hands on opportunities, as well as being able to work with former and current industry professionals as professors, is a recipe that I feel has set me up for nothing but success. And let’s talk about the athletics on campus that have opened up all of these incredible doors for me, Montclair State University feels 18 highly competitive NCAA division three athletics programs, which have been home to over 280 all Americans, as some of those highly touted coaches in the nation. Montclair also offers a host of intermural and club sports as well as indoor and outdoor recreation programs. It’s also the home of the professional soccer and New York Red Bulls II, and the minor league baseball New Jersey Jackles. This past summer, the university helped me land internship positions with not only that Jackles organization, but also with the New York Mets, and the professional commentary job with the American 7s Football League. Hopefully one day you’ll turn on your TV, and hear me calling the big game. It’s been such a blast so far. I can’t wait to see what’s to come. What’s next, Alex?

– Jack, you hit a home run. Thanks for taking us inside Red Hawk athletics. And sharing with us your experiences in sports media. You’ve had quite the run. We look forward to seeing you reach all your goals, cheers Jack. Traditions enhance school spirit, and enrich the student experience. And at Montclair State University, spirit starts with Rocky the Red Hawk, Montclair State’s energetic and extroverted mascot.