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.

For more information about the Big Train Fellowships, please go here. All of our college and high school Fellowship positions for 2026 have been filled. We encourage you to apply to volunteer this summer and invite you to check back in September 2026 for details on applying for our Summer 2027 Fellowships. Go here to volunteer for 2026.

What the DiMisa Fellows are learning this summer: their reports on eight books about leadership and entrepreneurship in sports.

2026 Bethesda Big Train Interns

Tim Kurkjian Sports Journalism Fellowships

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. 

Roman Brunetti

Roman Brunetti

Broadcasters

Roman Brunetti is a current freshman journalism major at the University of Maryland. Roman is interested in pursuing a career in sports media and is really interested in play-by-play broadcasting. This is his second summer baseball internship, as he worked with the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League for the past four summers. He is from Long Island, New York.

Lillian Eastman

Lillian Eastman

Sports Photography

Lillian Eastman is a rising junior at the University of Michigan from the northern Virginia area. She is studying Sport Management in the School of Kinesiology and has recently worked as a Photography Intern for Michigan Athletics and a photojournalist for the Michigan Daily. She is excited to cover every aspect of the baseball experience, from game play to fan reactions throughout the summer with the Big Train! 

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.

Bill and Mike Veeck Operations Fellowships

Sean May

Sean May

GameDay Operations Staff


Sean May is a rising junior at Fairfield University and is from Kensington, Maryland. He is pursuing a double major in Finance and Sports Business. Sean has a strong interest in athletic development, event operations, and expanding his overall knowledge of the sports industry. He looks forward to gaining valuable hands-on experience with the Big Train this summer.

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 Thomas S. Wootton High School, where she is a part of the student government, newspaper, and varsity soccer team. Outside of school, Catherine interns for Monumental Sports and enjoys working as a swim coach, spending time with family and friends, and, of course, watching baseball. With a passion for sports business and journalism, Catherine is looking forward to her second summer working with Big Train!

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!