2025 Bethesda Big Train Interns
Tim Kurkjian Sports Journalism Fellowships
Quincy Bell
Broadcaster
Quincy Bell is a Junior at Indiana University, double majoring in Sports Media and Mathematics. He has worked PxP for Region Sports Network and Purdue Hockey, and served as the PxP announcer for the 2024 Cal Ripken World Series. It has been his lifelong dream to be a sports broadcaster and he's excited to get out and start broadcasting for the Big Train this season.
Eliav Brooks-Rubin
Broadcaster
Eliav Brooks-Rubin is a Washington, DC native and a sophomore at Northwestern University studying journalism at the Medill School. He broadcasts baseball and more for WNUR Sports and Big Ten Plus. He is super excited to work with Big Train to improve his skills and consume tons of baseball this summer.
Jackson Corcoran
Broadcaster
Jackson Corcoran is a political science and statistics major at Carleton College, where he plays on the varsity baseball team. He hails from Maplewood, MO, and has broadcasted for his high school, Carleton, local Minnesota media, and the Prospect League. Jackson has experience calling baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and hockey.
Gibson Hirt
Technical Director
Gibson Hirt is a sophomore at the Phillip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. He is from Bethesda, MD and has been a baseball fan his entire life. Gibson grew up going to Big Train games with his family and played dozens of games at Povich Field during his playing days. He is excited to intern for the Big Train this summer and is looking forward to the experience.
Calvin Kaplan
Staff Writer
Calvin Kaplan is currently a freshman at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He serves as a radio broadcaster for WNUR Sports, a student broadcast crew member for live productions on BTN+, a sportswriter for SB Nation’s Inside NU, and an anchor/editor for Northwestern News Network’s SportsNight. Calvin is a native of Vienna, VA.
Alex Rubinson
Staff Writer
Alex Rubinson is a senior at Syracuse University, where he is majoring in Broadcast and Digital Journalism and minoring in Sport Analytics. He has been a beat reporter for a variety of sports for The Daily Orange and has had work published on WFAN's website. Alex has created his own podcast and was the editor-in-chief of his own online sports website.
Noelle Morris
Staff Photographer
Noelle Morris is the Big Train's team photographer. She started pursuing sports photography three years ago, and fell in love with capturing baseball as a team photographer for the Fredericksburg Nationals. She love snapping pictures that tell a story; on-field celebrations and fans getting into the game are some of her favorite shots. She is looking forward to her first summer ball experience and can't wait to photograph all of the fun and excitement that awaits!
Caroline Smith
Marketing/Graphic Designer
Caroline Smith is a Junior at Northeastern University, studying Psychology and Sports Media. Caroline has been previously been an marketing and gameday operations intern for the Frederick Keys, and the social media manager for the Brookline Police Department. She loves painting, drawing, design, and anything else creative, and is a distance runner who completed her first marathon in October. She is clearly a huge baseball fan and is excited to be with Big Train for the summer!
Bill and Mike Veeck Operations Fellowships
Eliza Boniface
Gameday Operations Staff
Eliza Boniface is a first-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, majoring in Exercise and Sports Sciences with an interest in sports administration. As an athlete, she is already familiar with the world of sports and has a deep passion for it. Eliza is excited to experience the sports industry in a new way by working with the Big Train.
Courtney Bookhultz
Gameday Operations Staff
Courtney Bookhultz is a junior from Brookville, MD studying Business Management at Mount St. Mary's University. She has been around sports her entire life, watching her brother play baseball and playing softball and basketball herself. She is looking forward to the summer with the Big Train and can't wait to learn more about the sports industry!
Maddie Kelberg
Gameday Operations Staff
Maddie Kelberg is a second-year Sport Management and Business student at Miami University (OH). She has been playing sports her entire life and grew up with the passion and love for the entire world that comes with it. She says she can't wait to get involved with Bethesda Big Train to embrace that passion in a new way!
Jacob Kobil
Gameday Operations Staff
Jacob Kobil is from Washington DC. He is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota as a Strategic Communication major with a double minor in Political Science and Business Law. He has passion for sports and fan engagement that drives his commitment to delivering memorable experiences both on and off the field.
Christopher Putnam
Gameday Operations Staff
Christopher Putnam is a junior from Arlington, Virginia, who is an Economics major at the University of Michigan. He has been a Nationals fan for as long as he can remember and has a passion for evaluating Major and Minor League baseball players. In his free time, he enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, and helping run Michigan’s Society of American Baseball Research club on campus.
Adam Specht
Gameday Operations Staff
Adam Specht is a second-year Financial Management and Accounting student at Clemson University. As a Potomac native, Adam grew up attending Big Train games, as well as playing on Shirley Povich Field. With a continued passion for sports, he is extremely excited to gain experience and further his knowledge of the sports industry.
Andrew Weitzel
Gameday Operations Staff
Andrew Weitzel is a freshmen at the University of Missouri pursuing a degree in B.S. in Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism, along with a minor in Journalism. While in Columbia, Andrew spends much of my time outside of class working as a student manager for the Mizzou Baseball team, where I oversee content creation for our social media sites, as well as assisting in day-to-day practice and game day operations. He is looking forward to the opportunity to work with the team this year!
Victoria Ebron
Food Service Coordinator
Victoria Ebron is from Lorton, Virginia. She is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina and majors in Sports and Entertainment Management. She has played multiple sports beginning at a young age, and she is interested in how the different aspects of organized sports bring the excitement of the game to players and fans.
DiMisa High School Leadership Fellowship
Owen Meyer
Gameday Operations Staff
Owen Meyer is a rising senior at Rockville High School where he is in the International Baccalaureate program. He is a varsity baseball player, umpire, and cellist. In 2024, he became a member of the John Ourisman Honor Roll, given to volunteers and Interns who have donated five years of service to Big Train. Going into his sixth season with Big Train, Owen is serving as the Special Assistant to the President.
Catherine Bucsa
Gameday Operations Staff
Catherine Bucsa is a rising junior at Wootton High School, where she is a large part of the student government and newspaper. Outside of school, Catherine enjoys playing soccer, working as a swim coach, and, of course, watching baseball. With a passion for sports management and journalism, Catherine looks forward to a great summer working with Big Train!
Cayla Berger
Gameday Operations Staff
Cayla Berger is a rising senior at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, MD. This year will be her 3rd summer serving as a DiMisa Fellow for the Big Train. She enjoys sports and art. Cayla wants to continue to build on her skills and knowledge of the world of sports and hospitality.
Sorrel Becker
Gameday Operations Staff
Sorrel Becker is a rising freshman at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has been working with Churchill’s Athletic Department for 4 years, covering the scoreboard for all field sports and basketball. He is excited to join Bethesda Big Train for a second year and continue to learn about sports operations.
Maya Burroughs
Gameday Operations Staff
Maya Burroughs is a rising senior at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Maryland. She has a strong passion for sports and hopes to pursue a degree in sports management in the future. She enjoys going to baseball games and traveling to different ballparks throughout the country. She is looking forward to being part of the Big Train team this year.
Teddy Dupree
Gameday Operations Staff
Teddy Dupree is a rising junior at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda. He is a sprinter on the varsity track and field team. He has volunteered with the PGA and BCC Baseball. He is passionate about a variety of sports and is a huge Wisconsin fan. He is very excited about working for the Big Train this summer.
Becca Hymes
Gameday Operations Staff
Becca Hymes is a rising junior at St. Andrews Episcopal School. Becca is a huge sports fan with her being a High School Lacrosse player and CIT at Pros to You Tennis camp. She is excited for her second year as a DiMisa Fellow for Bethesda Big Train.
Nate Horowitz
Gameday Operations Staff
Nate Horowitz is a rising junior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and resides in Chevy Chase, Maryland. At BCC High School, Nate serves as a student ambassador and plays multiple instruments. Nate loves everything baseball and is super excited to bring his passion to Big Train this summer.
Ben Levy
Gameday Operations Staff
Ben Levy is a rising senior at Whitman High School where he is a member of the Varsity track as well as the Pep Band. Ben also announces and broadcasts for school sporting events. Ben is a lifelong baseball fan and Big Train fan who is excited to bring his talents to the DiMisa Fellow program.
Jacob Price
Gameday Operations Staff
Jacob Price is rising senior at The Winchendon School in Winchendon, MA where he is on the school’s varsity baseball and soccer teams. He is from Bethesda, MD. Jake grew up going to Big Train games and even played at Povich Field during his time playing on KOA's BABL baseball teams. He is thrilled to get the opportunity to be a fellow at Big Train this summer.
Fiona Southall
Gameday Operations Staff
Fiona is a rising senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac Maryland, where she resides. She loves to play softball, go hiking, paint, and plays on her school's bocce team. She also loves baseball and watches as many games as she can.
Angie Tukey
Gameday Operations Staff
Angie Tukey is a rising junior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. Her passions are soccer and running track as a varsity athlete as well as playing the guitar. Angie is very excited to be a DiMisa Fellow for the 2025 season!
