Freeze Frame

Opening for the World University Games on Fox College Sprots

An even better freeze frame...I actually prefer the funny face- mid conversation shots. Looks like I'm about to say, "Ooooo snap!'

Interviewing Matt Painter, head coach for USA's men's basketball team at the World University Games. This was right before they lost in the quarter finals...huge upset.

Dancing with the mic, before we headed over to the Russian karaoke bar...as a celebration for the next winter games in Russia.

Shooting an episode of My Campus. A show that used air on Fox College Sports and is about to make its comeback debut. 

World University Games on Fox College Sports- Cable Channels

The World University Games air today on Fox College Sports at 1:30pm pacific time. Here is the list of Fox College Sports channels according to the top cable provider.

Verizon FiOS- 302
Time Warner- 258
Direct TV- 617
AT&T U-Verse- 649
Comcast- 725
COX- 257

<3, our crew from the opening ceremony, Annie Curry (Associate Producer) Max Casanova (Executive Producer) & Alex Curry (Host & Associate Producer)

The countdown begins

Mark your calendars sport fans because there are just 5 days left until The World University Games air on Fox College Sports! 

I like to think of the World University Games (aka WUG) as the college Olympics, because they are neck and neck with the Olympics in terms of scale, audience attendance and level of competition. I mean these student athletes have to endure the same training, the same sacrifices and the same determination to be the best in the world- all while maintaing good grades in their trek to a college degree. If that's not skill, I don't know what is. 

Now besides the obvious reasons you should be watching The World University Games, here are a couple more to sway your remote to FOX College Sports network Monday November 7th @ 4:30pm

- Over 10,000 athletes from a 150 different countries will be participating in these games

- Nearly 300 US athletes will proudly compete in 17 different events

- Get a sneak at the some Olympic competitors (every country has a handful of their olympic players competing in the WUG's)

- The Opening Ceremony is breathtaking

- Get your pre-Olympic fix in

- Find your new favorite up and coming athlete

- Get an inside look of Shenzhen CHINA

See you all next Monday @ 4:30pm on Fox College Sports

Day 1 in CHINA

Seeing that we slept for about 4 hours and were ridiculously jet lagged, our first day in Shenzhen was just as humorous as it was productive. We began the day getting a lay of our new land- the athletes village, and once we got a sense of direction the filming began.

Our 3 man crew, had no idea what to expect from this experience, but with out hesitation everyone jumped on board and began our 15 day crazy routine. Our first stop was the 233621 press conference and banquet for team USA.

Interviewing the CEO of 322621

Interviewing the US head of delegation

The crew's quick outfit change from press conference to fancy banquet

Day 1 at the World University Games

Malaika For Life

We are so blessed to live in a country with clean water, food, and medical services. Unfortunately, we easily forget about the many countries that need our help….

Every 30 seconds a child dies from Malaria.

Malaika For Life is “a grassroots movement to stop malaria, save lives, and support communities with one simple gesture- buy a bracelet, save a life”.  Malaika means angel in Swahili, and these angels have helped treat over 25,000 Tanzanians in the past 2 years.

The women of Tanzania have hand crafted these beautiful bracelets that symbolize the life you can save from malaria. By wearing this bracelet you are a voice for their movement.

Become a part of the movement @ MALAIKAforLIFE.ORG

Wearing my Malaika for life bracelet in China while covering The World University Games for Fox College Sports.

The Road to Shenzhen, CHINA!

Covering The World University Games for Fox College Sports was a dream come true.

Up until the day we left for China, I would wake up each morning pitching myself as a reminder that my dream was about to become a reality. Not only was I getting paid to travel across the world and cover sports all day (aaamazing), but my little sister Annie was hired as the Production Assistant. 

Our road to Shenzhen began 6 weeks before we left the country. Once Annie and I booked the gig, China was the only thing on our mind. From getting our visas, finding inspirational athlete stories, and learning everything about the 17 different events the US was proudly competing in…those 6 weeks flew by and felt like 6 days.

Once August 8^th finally arrived, we were ready to go….