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Breaking Into FinanceBreaking Into FinanceEp 5 - TECHNICALS Intro to the Three StatementsWe introduce Olivia O'Reilly and Blaise Siefer, two current liberal arts students at Middlebury College who will be learning the technicals along with listeners over the next several episodes. Olivia and I work through a personal finance example to illustrate what each of the three financial statements does and the benefits / information we get from being able to track each of them. 2023-06-0119 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know Burlington Free Press reporter Lilly St. Angelo Lilly St. Angelo, the urban change reporter, is the eighth and final guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer. St. Angelo joined the Free Press in 2021 after graduating from Indiana University with a degree in journalism. On this episode, St. Angelo discusses her experience studying journalism, what it's been like to move to Vermont, and what challenges her on a day-to-day basis. 2022-08-2615 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know Burlington Free Press sports reporter Jacob Rousseau Jake Rousseau, a sports reporter, is the seventh guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer. Rousseau joined the Free Press in 2021 after receiving a master's in journalism from the University of Maryland. On this episode, Rousseau recounts how he got his start in journalism, what attracted him to the Vermont sports scene, and his experience covering Olympic athletes for the Free Press. 2022-08-2418 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know April Barton, the Free Press youth forward reporter April Barton, the youth forward reporter, is the sixth guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer.  Barton joined the Free Press in 2019 after stops in Texas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. On this episode, Barton describes her former career as a broadcast journalist, why she's welcomed the move to print journalism, and a colored igloo that landed her significant attention. 2022-08-2217 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know Dan D'Ambrosio, Free Press business and health care reporterDan D'Ambrosio, the business and health care reporter, is the fifth guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer.  D'Ambrosio joined the Free Press in 2010 after decades of experience at other newspapers in New England and the northwest. On this episode, D'Ambrosio discusses his lifelong affinity for biking, an interview subject that sticks with him today, and why Vermont is such a dynamic state for business. 2022-08-1717 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know April McCullum, Free Press digital innovation editor April McCullum, the digital innovation editor, is the fourth guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer.  McCullum joined the Free Press in 2013 and has covered multiple topics including Burlington, state government, and Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns. On this episode, McCullum describes her childhood in Vermont, why working for the Free Press is so special, and a memorable assignment that took her to several states out west. 2022-08-1518 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know Brent Hallenbeck, Free Press food, arts and entertainment reporter  Brent Hallenbeck, the food, arts and entertainment reporter, is the third guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press, hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer.  Hallenbeck joined the Free Press in 1999 after over a decade at newspapers in upstate New York. On this episode, Hallenbeck explains how he fell in love with language, what brought him to Burlington, and why the local food and entertainment scene is special.  2022-08-1019 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know Elizabeth Murray, former Free Press public safety reporter  Elizabeth Murray, the former public safety reporter, is the second guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer. Murray joined the Free Press in 2013 after earning degrees in journalism and history from St. Michael's College in Colchester. On this episode, Murray explains how she discovered a passion for journalism, an average day in her life at the Free Press, and her superpower. Since recording, Murray has left the Free Press for another job.  2022-08-0818 minBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineBurlington Free Press - Behind the BylineGet to know Aki Soga, the Burlington Free Press editorOn the first episode, Aki Soga, the newly appointed editor of the Free Press, joins the podcast. Aki has worked at the Free Press since 1991, having held multiple positions, including business editor, editorial page editor, and reader engagement editor.  Host Blaise Siefer, a summer intern with the Free Press, asks reporters and editors questions such as: What was your childhood like? How did you discover a passion for journalism? What brought you to Burlington, and more specifically, to the Free Press? What do you love about your job? What's challenging?  2022-08-0320 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastAndrew Plumley '11: Middlebury football and basketball, Senior Director of Equity and Culture at American Alliance of MuseumsThis week, Andrew Plumley ’11 appears on Siefer’s Scoop. A native of Burlington, Vt., Plumley was a two-sport varsity athlete while at Middlebury, playing football and basketball. As a student, Plumley studied Philosophy and helped create the famous MIDD KID song and music video. Since graduating, Plumley has worked in the diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion field. He’s currently the Senior Director of Equity and Culture at the American Alliance of Museums and also works with the NESCAC and MiddCORE. On this episode, Plumley discusses the biggest takeaways from his four years at Middlebury, what he enjoys about his cu...2022-03-0635 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastSteve Hauschka ’07: Middlebury football kicker, 2014 Super Bowl championOn the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the spring semester, Steve Hauschka ’07 appears on the podcast. Originally a JV soccer player at Middlebury, Hauschka joined the football team his sophomore year and immediately became a sensation. After graduating, Hauschka played his graduate season at North Carolina State before embarking on a 13-year NFL career. On this episode, Hauschka discusses his four years at Middlebury, his path to the NFL, and what it was like to play in––and win––a Super Bowl in 2014. He also offers his pick for Super Bowl LVI between the Bengals and Rams.2022-02-1329 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastKent Hughes ’92: Middlebury hockey record holder, current NHL agentOn the final episode of the fall semester, Kent Hughes ’92 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A 2020 Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame selection, Hughes played four years of hockey at the college, ​​setting modern-day program records for assists (140) and points (194) in a career. After playing a year of professional hockey in Sweden, Hughes studied law and soon became a National Hockey League (NHL) agent; today, he has over 25 years of experience representing professional athletes. On this episode of Siefer’s Scoop, Hughes discusses his time as a student-athlete at Middlebury, his time playing professional hockey, and why he cherishes his career...2021-12-0634 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastRoy Heffernan ’78: Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, current Owner-Partner at Life is GoodThis week, Roy Heffernan ’78 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A stellar athlete on both the football and men’s lacrosse teams at Middlebury, Heffernan was inducted into the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. After graduating from Middlebury, Heffernan joined the Life is Good company, where he operated as the Chief Operating Optimist and helped guide the company to incredible success. Currently, Heffernan is an Owner-Partner at Life is Good and makes trips up to Middlebury when he finds the time. On this episode, Heffernan discusses his accomplishments as a student-athlete at Middlebury, his time with Life is Good...2021-11-3031 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastCat Harrison '19: Former Middlebury women’s basketball captain returns as team’s assistant coachThis week, Cat Harrison ’19 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A four-year center on the women’s basketball team at Middlebury, Harrison was a two-time captain and ranks second in program history in blocked shots (105) and fourth in rebounds (746). After graduating, Harrison worked at a leadership development firm in Washington D.C. for two years, but this summer, she returned to Middlebury as an assistant coach of the women’s basketball team. On this episode, Harrison discusses her time as a student-athlete at Middlebury, why she decided to return as an assistant coach, and what Panther fans can expect from the...2021-11-0724 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastJack Kramer '10.5: Former Middlebury football quarterback finds wild success with MarketSnacksOn this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise hosts Jack Kramer ’10.5, a four-year quarterback on the football team at Middlebury. Kramer received a BA in German and Economics from the College in 2011, and, after graduating, co-founded a digestible economics newsletter, called MarketSnacks. In 2018, MarketSnacks was acquired by Robinhood, a prominent American financial services company. Currently, Jack co-hosts the Snacks Daily podcast and is the Managing Editor of News at Robinhood. On this episode, Kramer discusses his favorite experiences and lessons learned at Middlebury, how he grew MarketSnacks, and how he’s currently enjoying his role at Robinhood. Extra...2021-10-2258 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastColby Morris '19: Former Middlebury baseball pitcher chases Major League BaseballOn the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the 2021-22 academic year, Blaise hosts Colby Morris, a former Middlebury College baseball pitcher who’s now chasing Major League Baseball. The 2018 NESCAC Pitcher of the Year, Morris was a four-year player on the Middlebury varsity baseball team. Since graduating from Middlebury in 2019, Morris has played for several independent and minor league baseball teams; currently, he’s pitching for the Brooklyn Cyclones, a High-A affiliate of the New York Mets. On this episode, Morris discusses his time at Middlebury, how it prepared him for professional baseball, and what his goals are with t...2021-09-2125 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastBrett Perlmutter: Middlebury College ('24) Men's Swim and DiveOn the final episode of the academic year, Blaise welcomes Brett Perlmutter ’24, a member of men’s swim and dive, on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. Perlmutter, a New York native, spent his freshman year at Middlebury in 2019-2020, though he’s currently taking a gap year. To begin the episode, we chat about Perlmutter’s gap year, discussing his jobs and what he’s learned. Next, Perlmutter explains how he landed at Middlebury, why he loves the school and how he manages the demands of a student-athlete lifestyle. The episode closes with an assortment of rapid-fire questions for Perlmutter...2021-05-1638 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastBochu Ding: The Middlebury Campus' Editor-in-Chief, Men's CrewThis week, Siefer’s Scoop welcomes rower and editor-in-chief of The Campus, Bochu Ding ’21. The podcast opens with a check-in on Ding’s senior year. What’s his final semester at Middlebury been like? What are his plans for next year? Next, the dialogue transitions to the crew team at Middlebury. How does the team operate? What are Ding’s favorite aspects of the team? Also the editor-in-chief of The Campus, Ding reflects on his four-year career with the newspaper and how he’s enjoying his current role. How has he navigated The Campus through this unprecedented time? What lessons has...2021-05-0250 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastEllie Barney: Middlebury College ('21.5) Women's HockeyThis week, Blaise welcomes podcast fan and women’s hockey player Ellie Barney ’21.5 on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. The episode begins with a chat about podcasting, from Barney’s favorite podcasts to that one Middlebury alumna who is working for a nationally acclaimed podcast. We pivot to a discussion on Barney’s history with hockey, from her brother’s influence to her high school team. Barney then recalls how Middlebury first popped up on her radar, and how a sandwich at Shafer’s might’ve just been the difference on an otherwise unenthusiastic tour of Middlebury. Finally, Barney recounts her fav...2021-04-1134 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastJordan Bessalel ('21) and John Mikus ('21): Middlebury College Men's GolfFor the second straight week, Blaise welcomes two varsity captains on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. This time, it’s Jordan Bessalel ’21 and John Mikus ’21, co-captains for the men’s golf team. Bessalel and Mikus begin the episode by recalling their early golfing experience, from their influences to how they cracked into the competitive sphere. Then, they reflect on what intrigued them about Middlebury and how they landed at the school. With three seasons under their belts, the co-captains discuss their past three years, and touch on Bessalel’s NESCAC co-rookie of the year honor. Finally, we preview the upcoming spr...2021-04-0428 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastJack Farrell (’21) and Tommy Eastman (’21): Middlebury College Men’s BasketballOn this week’s edition of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise welcomes Jack Farrell ('21) and Tommy Eastman ('21)–captains on the men’s basketball team–to the podcast. Jack and Tommy, both All-NESCAC players, reflect on their on-court careers at Middlebury. They explain why the NCAA D-III Tournament is so special and what their experience was like playing on D-III basketball’s highest stage. They also discuss the basketball team’s culture and dynamics, shedding light on how the team operates off the court. Finally, they comment on how COVID-19 has impacted their senior years, how they felt the colle...2021-03-2734 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastLucy Ambach: Middlebury College ('23) Women's VolleyballFor the first episode in Siefer’s Scoop podcast history, Blaise has a co-host! A sophomore Feb at Middlebury, Sam Lipin joins the podcast to help Blaise host Lucy Ambach ’23, the first women’s volleyball player to appear on Siefer’s Scoop. Blaise and Sam begin the episode by asking Lucy when she began to play volleyball, and if her height had anything to do with it. Next, they chat with Lucy about Middlebury. What made the school stand out? Was it always her first choice? What are some of her favorite memories with the team? Finally, Lucy is asked ab...2021-03-2128 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastHans Pessl: Middlebury College ('22.5) Men's NordicThis week, Blaise welcomes Hans Pessl ’22.5, a member of the men’s nordic team, on the podcast. A native of Bozeman, Montana, Hans grew up with a pair of skis on his feet. He describes how he first got into racing, how he honed his talent, and how his skills ultimately qualified him for a coaching job with the Argentinian nordic team. Hans also explains Winter Carnival week from an athlete’s perspective, his favorite memories on the Middlebury team, and his goals for the program.2021-03-1429 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastBeau Root: Middlebury College ('23) Men's BaseballOn the second edition of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this spring, Blaise is joined by Beau Root ’23, a member of the men’s baseball team. The Connecticut native talks about his roots in baseball, his ties to the MLB, and how he progressed in the sport. He also discusses the college recruitment process, highlighting why he chose Middlebury and what his experience has been like so far. The episode concludes with Beau explaining his optimism and aspirations for the team.2021-03-0726 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastJordyn Johnson: Middlebury College ('23) Women's SoftballThe Siefer’s Scoop podcast is back for the spring 2021 semester! In the first episode of the term, Jordyn Johnson ’23, a member of women’s softball, joins the podcast. The Hoover, Alabama native discusses her introduction to softball, how she progressed as a player, and her experience walking onto the team at Middlebury. She also describes the team dynamics and some of the squad’s unique rituals. The episode concludes with some rapid-fire questions, which elicited some surprising answers!2021-02-2834 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastDelanie Goniwiecha: Middlebury College ('23) Women's HockeyDelanie Goniwiecha ‘23 joins the podcast this week, marking the first hockey player to appear on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A sophomore on the women’s hockey team from Rochester Hills, Michigan, Delanie recorded five goals and 2 assists as a first-year on the team. While her sophomore season was axed due to the pandemic, Delanie still remains optimistic about what’s to come. She speaks about her roots with hockey, her college recruitment process, the dynamics on the women’s hockey team, and everything in-between on this jam-packed episode!2021-01-3123 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastNate Moll: Middlebury College ('22) Men's SquashNate Moll ‘22 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this week, the first guest to appear in 2021. A junior on the men’s squash team from Birmingham, Michigan, Nate begins our conversation by explaining why he picked up the sport and how he progressed to the college ranks. Who were some of his early influences? During his college search, why did Middlebury stand out? Next, we discuss the squash team in general, and Nate sheds light on some of his favorite moments in the Middlebury uniform. Finally, we look forward to the spring semester as Nate describes how he is prepar...2021-01-2120 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastAlex Stimpson: Middlebury College ('23) Men's SquashAlex Stimpson ‘23, a member of the men’s squash team, joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this week. A sophomore at Middlebury, Alex discusses the COVID-19 guidelines that the squash team has faced this semester.  How are practices structured?  What’s it like wearing a mask while playing squash? Alex then dives into an overview of the squash team, detailing the team culture and dynamics. How tight-knit is the team? What are some favorite team bonding activities? Finally, he touches on his roots with the sport, including an examination of his early influences and how his affinity with squash has grown...2020-11-0629 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop Podcast[SPECIAL] Election Issue: Middlebury Student-Athletes Committed to Political ActivismIn this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, I explore the political activism exhibited by Middlebury student-athletes this semester. I interview a host of athletes and coaches to learn about how our sports teams are fulfilling their civic duty, from ensuring voting registration to calling representatives to demand justice for Breonna Taylor.The podcast features Brinlea La Barge, a member of women’s tennis; Beatrice Donavan, a member of women’s soccer; Charles Roselle, a member of men’s football and lacrosse; Courtney Gantt, a member of women’s swim and dive; Bob Rueppel, head coach of the men...2020-10-1913 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastAmanda Frank: Middlebury College ('23) Women's TennisAmanda Frank ‘23, a member of the women’s tennis team, joins the Siefer's Scoop podcast this week. A sophomore at Middlebury, Amanda talks about the restrictions the tennis team is navigating through this semester. What do practices look like?  What’s it like wearing a mask while playing tennis? Amanda also gives her outlook on the tennis team in general. What’s the team culture like? What does the team add to her college experience? Finally, we chat about her youth career and how she ended up at Middlebury.Bonus: Amanda goes in-depth about her interview with Venus Wil...2020-10-0823 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastEli Drachman: Middlebury College ('24) Men's Swim & DiveEli Drachman ’24 joins the Siefer Scoop podcast for the fifth episode of the year. A first-year on the men’s swim and dive team, Eli chats about what it’s been like to be a first-year at Middlebury during a pandemic. How has he navigated the social landscape? What is his favorite part about the school? Eli also discusses the guidelines surrounding swim practice and his experience in the pool thus far. He also offers his outlook on the 2020-2021 season, which includes the potential of virtual meets. We wrap up the episode by talking about Eli’s beginnings with swi...2020-10-0325 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastLizzie Kenter: Middlebury College ('23) Women's GolfLizzie Kenter ‘23, a member of the women’s golf squad, joins the podcast this week. We begin with a discussion on how the pandemic has affected golf. What has changed about golf practice? What’s the outlook on the spring season? We also discuss her first year on the team in 2019. What are her thoughts on the Ralph Myhre course? What’s her favorite memory with the team?  Finally, we explore her early years with golf. How’d she first get into the sport? What did her progression look like? How’d the college recruiting process go for her?2020-09-2831 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastGianna Palli: Middlebury College ('23.5) Women's BasketballGianna Palli ’23, a member of the women’s basketball squad, features on the podcast this week. In this episode, we ask Gianna about how the pandemic has affected the women’s basketball season. What has the team been doing to stay in shape? What’s the best-case scenario for this semester? What might the season look like? Also, we talk about her first year in the Panther uniform, which snapped after six games due to an injury. We discuss her decision to take a gap semester and save a year of eligibility. Finally, we end the episode by exploring her athl...2020-09-1825 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastNoah Whiting: Middlebury College ('22) Men's Cross CountryNoah Whiting ’22, a member of the men’s cross country and track & field squads, joins the podcast this week. In this episode, we ask Noah about how the pandemic has affected the cross-country season. What’s it like to wear a mask while running? Does the team have any upcoming intrasquad races? How do you keep your runs fresh and entertaining when you are quarantined to campus? Also, we chat about his first two years on the cross country and track & field squads, learning about his favorite aspects of the team and his fondest memories thus far. Finally, we cap of...2020-09-1526 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastCole Crider: Middlebury College Men's Football (WR) and Baseball (P)Cole Crider, a sophomore on the men's football and baseball squads, joins the podcast. In this episode, we chat about how the pandemic has affected Middlebury athletics, how Cole is keeping bonds strong with teammates, and why he ultimately decided to enroll at Middlebury this semester. We also discuss his detailed history with athletics before he attended Middlebury. 2020-09-0830 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop Podcast[SPECIAL] "Super Six": Legendary Running Cohort for Concord-Carlisle HS Reflects on Their Genesis, Success, and Best MomentsOne of the greatest running groups to go through Concord-Carlisle HS, the self-proclaimed "Super Six" joins the podcast to speak about their legendary cohort. Hear about their early days, greatest races, and craziest memories, capped off with a litany of "most likely to" questions.  2020-08-1751 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastAlex Burt: Colby College Men's Nordic Skiing (D-1), Junior Nationals Qualifier, 2x DCL ChampionAlex Burt started nordic skiing at 2-years-old and hasn't looked back since. He's raced for top-level club teams, dominated the Dual County League, and earned regional and national recognition for his talents. He recently wrapped up a gap year in Sun Valley, where he prepared for a career with the D-1 nordic ski team at Colby College. Hear about his beginnings with nordic skiing, his many accomplishments, his college recruitment process, and the ins and outs of his PG year in Sun Valley in this episode. 2020-08-1558 minSiefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastElizabeth Peebles: Middlebury College Women's Soccer Midfielder, Four-Time State Champion, HS Team Ranked #1 Nationally Twice in CareerTo say Elizabeth Peebles is an accomplished soccer player is an understatement. A four-time state champion (twice w/ HS and twice w/ club), two-time HS captain, and All-New Jersey North selection, Elizabeth committed to D-3 powerhouse Middlebury College to continue her passion for The Beautiful Game. Covid-19 cut her first year at Middlebury short, but her optimism remains as she hopes to win a NESCAC title and an NCAA Championship with the Panthers. Hear all about her high school career, her recruitment process, and her aspirations in this flavorful episode. 2020-08-081h 21Siefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastSilas Gramaglia: Colby College Swim & Dive, Sprint Freestyle and Backstroke Specialist, U.S. Sectionals QualifierSilas Gramaglia was a late bloomer in the swimming world. If you told him in tenth grade that he'd be swimming collegiately, he'd say you were crazy. But suddenly, he began rapidly shaving time off his personal bests, attracting attention from some of the top Division 3 colleges. Hear about his remarkable improvement curve, his biggest accomplishments, and how swimming complements his surfing and filmmaking passions. (Note: Apologies for audio quality in the first minute! It does improve though...)2020-07-311h 02Siefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastWill Paterson: UMass Lowell Men's Soccer Midfielder, Concord-Carlisle HS Varsity Captain, FC Stars AlumnusWill Paterson has racked up numerous accolades throughout his illustrious soccer career, including a state championship in high school and a national semi-final appearance for FC Stars of MA. After captaining the varsity team his senior year, he's taken his talents to UMass Lowell where he plays Division 1 soccer for the River Hawks. Hear the story of how he went from struggling to make the in-town top team as a middle schooler to now inching towards a starting position on a nationally ranked Division 1 team. 2020-07-301h 03Siefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastJake Hatch: Emerson College Baseball Player, Aspiring Sports Journalist | Episode 4Jake Hatch is a rising sophomore at Emerson College who plays baseball for the men's varsity team. A talented infielder who has devoted countless hours to studying the mechanics of the game, Jake constantly looks to gain a competitive edge over his opponents. In this episode, Jake discusses his obsession with baseball mechanics, his ups and downs with high school baseball, and how he got recruited to Emerson College. Furthermore, he touches on his future aspiration of being a sports journalist and reveals his role models and passions within the industry.2020-07-191h 15Siefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastMatt Kleiman: Johns Hopkins XC/TF Athlete, Massachusetts All-State Mile Champ, Aspiring Astrophysicist | Episode 3Matt Kleiman excels both inside and outside of the classroom. The 3:50 1500m runner is a state champion in the mile, a cross country state champion, and a top Division 3 runner. He also boasts an incredible academic portfolio, earning admission to the prestigious Johns Hopkins University where he studies math and physics. Learn about how he strikes a balance between these two worlds, how he finds joy in running, and more on this jam-packed episode. 2020-07-091h 19Siefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastChris Ratcliffe: Williams College XC/T&F Recruit, 15:38 5k (XC) Runner | Episode 2Chris Ratliffe, who comes from a family of decorated runners, is a product of the process. Over the course of his high school career, he improved his 5k cross country time by 3 minutes and cut roughly 40 seconds off his mile time. Hear about his keys to success, the role his accomplished family has played in his career, and tips to his younger self. 2020-07-031h 04Siefer\'s Scoop PodcastSiefer's Scoop PodcastAlex Ehrenthal: Cornell University XC/T&F Recruit, 4:14 Miler | Episode 1One of the premier teenage runners in Massachusetts speaks about his unorthodox journey with running, including his roots with soccer, winning two state championships in high school, and one of the biggest decisions in his life. 2020-06-281h 18