Chapter 1
Andrew Merenda
The past three months, I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Baltimore Orioles in their Ticket Sales and Service Department through the Associates Program. Working directly with Birdland Members has been incredibly rewarding, and the experience has
Carleigh Solomon
The Perfect Game Foundation® has provided me with unlimited resources, such as networking with industry professionals and obtaining indelible work experiences.
Jack Leonard
Transitioning into college, I found it hard to answer the question, what career should I pursue? I found it difficult to find the answers from the college courses I was taking, so I turned to The Perfect Game Foundation®.
Lyndsay Goodwin
Del and The Perfect Game Foundation has had such a big influence on me this past year. The connections….
Ben Hoffman
Hello I’m Ben Hoffman a rising Sophomore at Yorktown High School in Arlington, VA and excited to be involved with The Perfect Game Foundation.
Avery Weissman
Graduating college is both exciting and stressful. The job market is a difficult place to navigate. With the help of Del Wilber and The Perfect Game Foundation® that stress associated with job hunting has dwindled.
Keegan O’Connor
My name is Keegan O’Connor and I am from Ashburn, Virginia currently studying Business at The University….
Chris Damond
There’s something magical about sports that I can’t quite pinpoint. Maybe it’s the underdog stories, or maybe it’s when athletes achieve the impossible – couldn’t tell you. All I know is that sports blew my mind as a kid and several years later, that feeling has not gone away!
Mark Hindy
I am currently a junior at the College of William & Mary studying finance with a concentration in….
Lindsey Ward
My name is Lindsey Ward, and I am a sophomore at Elon University majoring in Marketing with minors….
Wade Pinkerton
The Los Angeles Dodgers have become the most controversial team in baseball, with many fans arguing that the franchise is actively ruining competitive balance in the MLB, while the organization insists it’s simply just playing the game, the growing gap between the Dodgers and the rest of the league has sparked debates about whether baseball desperately needs a salary cap.
Cade Cricchio
My name is Cade Cricchio and I was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. As a senior at Florida State University on the Women’s Tennis team, it is exciting to begin the next chapter pursuing a career as marketing strategy analyst in partnerships within the sports industry. Having two internships at Nike, I have learned extensively what it means to build a brand behind an athlete.
Evan Eckert
St. Louis Cardinals baseball is the thread that connects generations of my family. My grandma worked in the Cardinals’ front office for eight years in the 1990s. During those same years, my dad worked at Busch Stadium as an usher and for a few years in the Cardinals’ front office as a “runner.”
Sanah Hathiramani
Hi Everyone! I’m so grateful to have stumbled upon The Perfect Game Foundation through networking and thoughtful conversations. What a blessing!
Julia Boller
Hi, my name is Julia Boller from Arlington, Virginia. A freshman at Virginia Tech, undecided on my pursuits in college, but I would like to have some focus on something sports related.
Meredith Moore
Hi, I’m Meredith Moore, originally from Fairfax, Virginia. I recently graduated from VCU Brandcenter with my master’s in Business of Branding with a concentration in Experience Design, following my undergraduate degree in Advertising from the University of South Carolina. I just started a new role as an Associate Design Consultant at UDig and am excited for what’s ahead!
John Kiss
Through the help of The Perfect Game Foundation, I have been able to access multiple different internships throughout the sports industry. Being involved with Nationals Play-By-Play broadcaster Bob Carpenter allowed me to see a small glimpse into what it is like to be in the sports industry.
Kathryn Vanbellghem
This season at Monumental Sports has gone by so quickly! As the season comes to a close, I am in the process of searching for a new job, as my time with Monumental Sports and Entertainment will be ending. I’ve truly enjoyed my time here and gained invaluable experience in my partnerships role. This month has been especially busy, with me assisting with partner dinners, game night experiences, and creating recaps for our partners. To wrap up the month, I’ll have the opportunity to shadow the game presentation team and get an inside look at how an NBA game is run!
Jiya Uttamchandani
Hello! Very excited to join the Foundation and the Fellows who have preceded me! I’m already meeting wonderful people who want to help and that is very special to me. The second semester of my sophomore year at FSU is flying by!
Kyra Grodman
Hi everyone! My name is Kyra Grodman, as a New York City native, I have always loved the pulse that sports have had on this city. Growing up, I would go to Yankees games with my family, and attend field trips to Mets games with school. I went to Lehigh
Kensie Cricchio
Hope everyone enjoyed Easter weekend! My name is Kensie Cricchio and I played tennis for William and Mary and graduating in January as a marketing major. A move to Nashville in August to start my Masters in Marketing at Vanderbilt is the Plan now. From Gainesville, Florida, grew up going to Gator games with my dad, which was the start of a passion for sports. Currently, looking for an internship in sports this summer or next and to connect with people to discuss their career paths as I take my first steps in my early career path.
Jack Pinkerton
My name is Jack Pinkerton and this is my second year being part of TPGF! I’m so excited to be back for another year and I am grateful for all the help that TPGF and everyone associated has given me, especially Del. I am an incoming third-year student at Indiana University, studying Finance and Accounting. I am working at the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Office of Finance this summer as a Strategy Intern. I am always interested in learning more about the business side of sports and about opportunities in sports. I’m super excited to help with the tournament this year.
James Kyle
Hello, my name is James Kyle and I am from Lorton, Virginia. I am currently a rising senior at West Virginia University majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Communication Studies and Statistics. My future dream job would be broadcasting or telling the statistics to the broadcaster. I want to thank Del for the opportunity and everyone involved with The Perfect Game Foundation! Hope everyone enjoys their day at TPC Potomac!
Cooper Vance
My name is Cooper Vance. I am a junior at The University of South Carolina. Del and The Perfect Game Foundation have been an amazing support system and have provided me with amazing opportunities!