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New York Mets Assisting with Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Efforts

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A recent sports communication student at Marist College, Max Edelsack announced soccer, lacrosse, and basketball games on the college's FM radio station and is now seeking a career in the industry. Supplementing his love of sports broadcasting, Max Edelsack is an avid fan of Major League Baseball's (MLB) New York Mets. Hurricane Maria has devastated the island of Puerto Rico through the destruction of property and the death of at least 10 individuals, including two police officers who drowned during rescue efforts in Aguada. The Mets, meanwhile, are doing their part to help with relief efforts through their inclusion in the Empire State Relief & Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico. The team's ballpark, Citi Field, will serve as a strategic drop-off location for fans willing to donate supplies, while the Mets planned to collect donations at different collection points during home games throughout the week of September 25. Mets' bullpen coach Ricky Bones, pitcher Seth

Improving Anticipation in Tennis

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Max Edelsack graduated from Marist College with a degree in sports communication. While he is experienced in announcing basketball, lacrosse, and soccer, Max Edelsack enjoys playing sports in his own right, especially tennis.  In tennis, when you learn to anticipate your opponent's shots, you effectively reduce your reaction time and give yourself more time to prepare for the return. To do so requires experience and a working knowledge of how a ball travels when hit in a certain way, as well as the ability to read an opponent's body language. One of the key indicators of a player's intention is the position of his or her hips and shoulders. Your opponent is most likely to hit the ball at a comfortable angle, so watching the direction in which his or her hips point can tell you whether the next hit will be down or across the court. Watching the court can also give you information about direction, as players tend to hit toward the most open spaces on the court. You will a

U.S. News & World Report Names Marist a Best College

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A former merchandise manager for the band Stickup Kid, Max Edelsack toured the United States with the group, handling on-site sales and accounting for cash receipts. Max Edelsack studied sports communication at Marist College, which has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its 2018 list of the 382 Best Colleges.  U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Marist College on its list of the Best 382 Colleges. In creating the college guide, the Princeton Review surveyed some 137,000 students on a number of categories, including their opinions of their professors as teachers and the quality of their college’s library and career services.  Making the list for 15 straight years, Marist is among the approximately 15 percent of four-year schools (out of 2,500) to make the prestigious list. In evaluating Marist, students cited the school’s dedication to providing exposure to internships and jobs as well as the hands-on, caring approach of faculty. To learn more abou

Improving Voice Acting Ability

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Passionate sports announcer Max Edelsack held such roles as sales associate at Williams Nursery and summer merchandise manager for a rock band while he was studying sports communication at Marist College. Since graduating, Max Edelsack has enjoyed working as a comedian and voice actor on Vine and YouTube. Individuals who want to become a voice actor must first develop their voice over talent. The following are a few things that can help people improve their voice acting ability: - Read out loud: Reading out loud every day gives aspiring voice actors the chance to improve their intonation and enunciation, both of which are essential for good voice acting. Ideally, individuals should read aloud at least 30 minutes a day and start with simple material before moving on to more complex words and phrases. - Stay consistent: Individuals who can deliver material with a consistent volume, energy, and pace are often sought out within the voice acting field. This ability to stay consistent i

Tony Romo Retires and Enters the Broadcast Booth

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An avid sports fan, Max Edelsack earned a bachelor's degree in sports communication from Marist College in 2016. An aspiring broadcaster, Max Edelsack announced lacrosse, basketball, and soccer games on the school's radio station.  Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is wasting no time in transitioning to the broadcast booth. The 37 year old veteran of 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) announced his retirement in early 2017 and was subsequently hired by CBS to be its lead analyst for NFL games during the 2017 season. He'll be joined by play-by-play man Jim Nantz.  Romo will work his first game during the third week of the preseason, but he has already received on-the-job training, albeit in a different sport. The California native worked briefly in the announcer booth at the 18th hole of the Professional Golfers Association's (PGA) Dean and DeLuca Invitational on the last weekend in May. Although inexperienced, CBS Sports producer Lance Barrow

Three of the Top Places to Visit in Seattle

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In 2016, Max Edelsack graduated with a BA in sports communication and psychology from Marist College, where he announced a variety of athletic events and served in leadership capacities with his fraternity. In addition to his educational endeavors, Max Edelsack enjoys music and once toured the country with a rock band, stopping in such cities as Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Washington. Known as the Emerald City, Seattle is perhaps best known to tourists as home of the Space Needle. However, aside from the internationally known, 605-foot outlook tower, the city features many unique attractions, including the following three. 1. Pike Place Market Established 100 years ago, Pike Place Market operates as one of the oldest farmers markets in the country. It has also evolved into a notable tourism icon, celebrated for its wide selection of restaurants and boutiques. 2. Central Public Library One might not consider adding the local library to a travel itinerary, but the Central Publi

Glory Days and Web-Based Sports Programming

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A recent graduate of Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, Max Edelsack holds a degree in sports communication and psychology and was active as a campus sports radio announcer. Max Edelsack has a strong interest in sports media and authored an in-depth paper looking at the inravio.com program Glory Days, a pioneering web-based television show.  As he describes it, the program presented a new concept of what sports coverage could be, with “the fan as both consumer and content provider.” This reflects the show’s roots as a two-hour Sunday program two lifelong sports fans decided to broadcast each week. It evolved gradually from “two guys chatting” to a one-hour show that packs in horse racing tips, fantasy football results, musical features, and film reviews.  In addition, Glory Days ultimately moved toward inviting guests, the first one being Rocky Klever, a former tight end with the New York Jets. With an increase in audience and visibility, the “Glory Days” team was able to ga

Theta Delta Chi's Preamble Institute Trains Fraternity Leaders

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Max Edelsack attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he majored in sports communication and psychology. While attending Marist College, Max Edelsack was also an officer in the national service fraternity, Theta Delta Chi. Founded in 1947, Theta Delta Chi currently has chapters at over thirty colleges and universities in North America. Theta Delta Chi’s Preamble Institute helps unify those chapters by ensuring each chapter’s leadership consistency through attendance at the annual conference. One member from each chapter is chosen to attend the conference free of charge. At the conference, the Institute encourages student leaders within the fraternity to work with leaders of other chapters during intense training and educational sessions.  While the sessions are demanding, the Preamble Institute weekend generally consists of group activities housed in a fun, educational atmosphere. The Institute creates an environment where participants can immerse themselves in the

Mets Not Represented in 2017 MLB Hall of Fame Class

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  Max Edelsack attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he studed sports communication and served as radio announcer for the broadcast of the school’s basketball, soccer, and lacrosse games. Max Edelsack’s favorite baseball team is the New York Mets . During last off-season, former catcher Mike Piazza joined Tom Sever as the only two players in history to represent the Mets franchise in Cooperstown. This year the organization will not be included in the 2017 Hall of Fame inductee class. The Mets missed the 2017 Hall of Fame class completely as the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voted in only three players: Ivan Rodriguez, Tim Raines, and Jeff Bagwell. Among Mets players considered for induction but not earning enough votes were Billy Wagner (10.2 percent), Gary Sheffield (13.3 percent), and Jeff Kent (16.7 percent). Melvin Mora and Mike Cameron were also considered but received no votes. Billy Wagner is a favorite among the Writers’ Associatio