Last summer APSE president Gerry Ahern called on every member of APSE to recruit and sponsor one college student as a member of our organization.
For a $25 fee, students gain access to the minds and events that will shape the future of sports journalism. Ahern also asked sponsoring editors to help help mentor the student as they prepare to enter the profession.
To sponsor a student member, go to http://apsportseditors.org/registration/
Several APSE members have answered the call. To recognize them and the new members they've brought into our organization, we'll be posting bios of the first wave of student members.
Today meet the Villanova grad sponsored by Ahern himself.
Name: David Cassilo
College status: Graduated with a Master of Science in journalism from Medill in 2011 and a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Villanova in 2010.
Sponsoring member: Gerry Ahern, USA TODAY Sports
Experience: High school reporter, Lansing State Journal, September 2012-Present Freelance writer, USA Today, January 2012-Present Contributing writer, SLAM magazine, September 2010-Present Intern, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Spring 2010 Intern, Newsday, Summer 2009
How did you become interested in sports journalism? "As some one who grew up in the New York City area, I was near some of the top media outlets in the world. From a young age, I would read several newspapers each day to catch up on the information about my favorite sports teams. Those experiences shaped my desire to one day be one of the writers that I was reading."
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned? "Always appear confident and in control, no matter who you are interviewing or what the situation is. If you look nervous or come unprepared, the interview subject will sense that and not feel comfortable or not respect you."
Dream job? "National college basketball writer."
Interests/hobbies/activities: Recreational sports, movies and music.
David’s work appears on: www.davidcassilo.com
Follow David on Twitter @dcassilo
