I got the chance to meet Coach Wootten and hear what he feels the upcoming Baseball season may bring. When asked about the developing pitching roles on the team he pointed out both returning Seniors Chase Levi and Kevin Watson. Both of whom are battles tested and ready for the big stage. On the issue of possible position battles, Coach simply said, “You hit, you play.” Sounds good to me.
My goals coming into today, and for the rest of the week, is to meet the players between the lines, take notes that can provide greater incite in my future work, and most importantly meet the Coaches. Something I learned early on with the Varsity Basketball program is that it is important to have a good working relationship with the Coaches and anyone else you may work with in the field. Communication is everything.
Speaking of communication, with the departure of Coach Murphy, an interesting issue has now popped up. "Who will call the pitch selection during the game?" Coach Murphy who has traditionally done so, and has been a key part of the teams success, will be filled in by Coach Muller, who by many is agreed to be qualified for the job. Coach Muller having been a longtime catcher in his college years, knows the strategical part of the game as well as the battle that takes place 60 feet, 6 inches between both the hitter and the pitcher.
Other plays and notes to follow will be the possible move to have young talented sophomore infielder Joe Tomasulo move as the fill time second baseman. With a combination of good hitting and knowledge of the game beyond his years, Joe Tomasulo should be able to make himself right at home at the second base position. Also look for older brother Rob Tomasulo behind the plate, as he will split playing time at the catcher position with senior Jake Levine.
Only time will tell if the Somers Tuskers can keep their dynasty going for a forth consecutive New York State Section 1 title. If the boys of summer can get their motors revved for the big time, they will be the big time.
In other developments, I just finished editing my first segment that will be posted on MSGVarsty.com. Set aside the work that takes place in the field as a correspondent, working in the editing room is just as important and demanding. The past weeks I have been learning up on a software called "Final Cut Pro" and have found that it really helps when editing the finer details in film and video. In the time I have been working with "Final Cut Pro" I have also been learning from one of MSGVarsity's own product workers by the name of Kevin. With Kevin's help he has shown me how the people at MSGVarsity maximize the use of Final Cut Pro and make material that we see of mainstream television.
Up to this point I am happy with the work that I have been able to do, and look to continue this run all the way through the rest of the year. With such good momentum, it should be a smooth transition into the Stay-Awake-Athone on April 16th. It is on this date at the Stay-Awake-Athone that a camera crew and I will be filming a segment about the charity event and them allow it to air on the television show Quick: 60.
With all the coordination to get these productions going, I find that at this point I am working at least 1 hour a day after school, and currently looking at more perspective opportunities to come. Which is great!
As of now there is a chance that I may be able to cover the PENN Relays this April. The PENN Relays being one of the most prestigious track meets in the country, will actually make way for the Somers Boys 4 by 800 meter relay team that qualified to race there this coming April. With a chance to cheer on the guys, along with a great internship opportunity, it is my goal in the next two weeks to add this as one of things I would like to be a part of and cover. It looks on paper to be a great educational as well as entertaining experience.
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