Bethesda Big Train Interns

ABOUT OUR FELLOWSHIPS

Hall of Fame baseball writer Tim Kurkjian of ESPN has long been associated with the Bethesda Big Train. Our Kurkjian Sports Journalism Fellowships cover several aspects of sports journalism, including broadcasting, sports writing and social media, graphic design, photography, videography, and marketing.

Bill and Mike Veeck are legends in the baseball world for the development of fan-friendly entertainment and strategies for getting fans to stadiums. Their philosophy has inspired the Big Train since our founding. As a result, we could think of no greater honor than to name our game night operations internship program after Mike who generously agreed. Veeck Operations Fellows assist in game night operations at each Big Train home game and serve as the behind-the-scenes Leaders, marketing, promotion, sales, and community outreach.

Alexander DiMisa was a longtime Big Train volunteer who exhibited everything the Big Train is about: service to the community. Alex dedicated his life to serving others, which is the model on which the Big Train has been built. Alex passed away helping others and we honor his memory and his lifetime of service to his community with the DiMisa High School Leadership Fellowship. The DiMisa program gives high school students an opportunity to work within their community to develop the leadership skills that Alex always showcased every time he volunteered at Povich Field.

2026 Bethesda Big Train Interns

Tim Kurkjian Sports Journalism Fellowships

Bebhinn Crowley

Bebhinn Crowley

Social Media/Graphic Design/Marketing

Bebhinn Crowley is a senior at Case Western Reserve University studying Marketing with a minor in Astronomy. Bebhinn is from Washington, DC and grew up ice skating at Cabin John Ice Rink. She has spent the last several years assisting in running Montgomery Parks Ice skating camps. She is looking forward to gaining some more hands on experience working with sports teams and social media. 

Carson Kass

Carson Kass

Broadcasters

Carson Kass is a broadcaster hailing from Chicago, working with his high energy and creative approach to storytelling. Kass is currently studying Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the S.l. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He has worked as a broadcaster for the Normal CornBelters of the Prospect League and has experience calling high school football and basketball. He has also served as a shoutcaster across multiple collegiate and professional esports competitions.

Becca Korkosz

Becca Korkosz

Broadcast Technican

Senior Media Communications major and Journalism minor at the University of Delaware. Student Lead for Hens All Access, Vice president of the Sports Production Club, Graduated from Glenelg High School in 2023. 

Sean Mcvay

Sean Mcvay

Sports Writers

Sean McAvoy is a freshman at The Media School at Indiana University, where he is majoring in Sports Media. He has worked for the Indiana Daily Student, covering a variety of collegiate sports. Additionally, Sean has been a beat reporter for high school sports in Bloomington, Indiana, and Loudoun County, Virginia.

Sam Napoli

Sam Napoli

Broadcasters

Coming from Buffalo, New York, Sam Napoli is a sports broadcasting major at Jacksonville State University. He joins the Bethesda Big Train bringing prior play-by-play experience with USA Hockey TV, 3n2 Baseball, Marauder TV, and the NFHS Network.

Julien Payen

Julien Payen

Sports Writers

Julien Payen is a junior from Montgomery Village, MD majoring in Journalism and Spanish, with a certificate in Sports Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also a member of the D.C. 15 Posse Fellowship. He enjoys covering a wide range of sports, and you can follow his photography @julienp.photography.

Nicole Vidal

Nicole Vidal

Sports Photography

I am a junior from Glen Burnie, MD majoring in Marketing and minoring in Communications at Stevenson University. I have completed my A.A.S in Graphic Design and combined with my passion for sports have become a sports photographer. I worked with Annapolis Blues FC last summer and am excited to jump on the baseball train this summer! 

Bill and Mike Veeck Operations Fellowships

Sophia King

Sophia King

Gameday Operations Staff

My name is Sophia King, and I am a sophomore Sport Management major at Syracuse University, and I am from Potomac, Maryland. I am heavily involved with student organizations at school and have a strong interest in event operations and fan experience. I’m excited to work with the Big Train to gain hands-on experience in game-day operations and contribute to memorable experiences for fans.

Chole Kuzner

Chole Kuzner

Gameday Operations Staff

Chloe Kuzner is from Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a sophomore Communications student at the University of Maryland with a minor in Spanish. She is looking forward to applying her passion for sports with the Big Train and learning more about the sports industry this summer.

Grayson Margheim

Grayson Margheim

Gameday Operations Staff

Reliable and hardworking individual with hands-on experience in maintenance, customer service, and teamwork. I attend James Madison University. Majoring in Sports Management.

Ethan Rosenberg

Ethan Rosenberg

Gameday Operations Staff

Ethan is a third-year student at the University of Maryland studying Finance and Marketing. He has been an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan for as long as he can remember. Driven by his passion for sports, he looks forward to gaining meaningful experience and further developing his knowledge of the sports industry.


Ben Weiss

Ben Weiss

Gameday Operations Staff

My name is Benjamin Weiss, and I grew up in Maryland. I am a Sport Management major at the University of Michigan. Currently, I serve as a Fan Experience & Game Presentation Intern with Michigan Athletics, where I help curate and enhance the game-day experience for fans. I also represent students through the Kinesiology Student Government, helping to plan events and serving as a voice for the student body. In addition, I am President of the Gift of Life Club, where I lead efforts to grow the marrow registry and find potential matches for patients battling blood cancer.

DiMisa High School Leadership Fellowship

Cayla Berger

Cayla Berger

Gameday Operations Staff

Cayla Berger is a current senior at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda. Come next fall, Cayla will be a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. Cayla enjoys sports, especially baseball, and art. She is excited to work with the Big Train for her fourth summer as a DiMisa Fellow.

Catherine Bucsa

Catherine Bucsa

Gameday Operations Staff

Catherine Bucsa is a rising senior at Wootton High School where she is heavily involved in student government and the newspaper. Outside of school, Catherine enjoys playing soccer, working as a swim team coach, and, of course, watching baseball. With a passion for sports management and journalism, Catherine looks forward to her second summer working with Big Train as a DiMisa Fellow.

Nate Horowitz

Nate Horowitz

Gameday Operations Staff

Nate Horowitz is a rising senior at BCC High School and lives in Chevy-Chase, MD. At BCC, Nate is a member of the band and a sports writer for the school's newspaper. Nate loves everything baseball and is super excited to bring his passion to Big Train for his second summer as a DiMisa Fellow. 

Becca Hymes

Becca Hymes

Gameday Operations Staff

Becca Hymes is a rising senior at St. Andrews Episcopal School. Becca is a huge sports fan. She is  a High School Lacrosse player and CIT at Pros to You Tennis camp. She is excited for her third year as a DiMisa Fellow. 

Andrew O'Malley

Andrew O'Malley

Gameday Operations Staff

Andrew O'Malley is a rising junior at Richard Montgomery High School where he plays baseball and golf. Andrew will be volunteering for Big Train for his third year. This will be his first year as a DiMisa Fellow.

Aidan Schick

Aidan Schick

Gameday Operations Staff

Aidan Schick is a rising senior at the Maret School where he is an editor for the school newspaper and an All-Conference golfer. He has played baseball his whole life and is currently a varsity middle infielder and pitcher for Maret. With a passion for sports writing and management, Aidan looks forward to a great summer working with Big Train! 

Lauren Sevcik

Lauren Sevcik

GameDay Operations Staff

Lauren Sevcik is a rising junior at St. John’s College High School where she is a De La Salle Scholar and a year-round athlete in field hockey, swimming, and lacrosse. She enjoys reading, working as a swim coach, and watching baseball. Lauren is interested in sports management and marketing. She is looking forward to a great summer at Big Train! 

Ellie Welch

Ellie Welch

Gameday Operations Staff

Ellie Welch is a rising junior at Walter Johnson High School where she works with the basketball, baseball, and football teams. When she is not at school, she plays ultimate frisbee and enjoys listening to music. As a long-time fan of Big Train, she is excited to join the Bethesda Big Train family!