Adele's Sports Journey

From Friday Night Lights to Boston's Bright Lights.

Off to the Cape!

Cotuit Kettleers: Stepping Into the Unknown

The summer I joined the Cotuit Kettleers as a sideline reporter was a season of uncertainty. I didn’t know where I’d be living after graduation, North Carolina, Richmond, Boston, or somewhere completely unexpected. I was pretty nervous to say the least…

But I did know one thing:

I was going to give this internship everything I had.

And I did, from day one.

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Most mornings started at 5 a.m., working shifts at the local golf course until the early afternoon. Some days I’d finish at 2 p.m., sit in my car in the parking lot, and do a full makeup routine in the driver’s seat just to make it to the ballpark in time for pre-game interviews.

It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t easy.
But it was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.

With the Kettleers, I stepped into a role that challenged me in all the best ways. I filmed pre-game interviews with players, post-game interviews with coaches, and mid-inning segments with local sponsors. I learned how to react quickly, stay calm on camera, and build real relationships with the people I covered.

I was representing not just a team, but a community, one that embraced summer baseball with a passion I’ll never forget. Every interview, every segment, every late-night edit made me a better storyteller and a more confident professional.

This internship pushed me out of my comfort zone more than anything I had done before. It taught me resilience, preparation, and how to show up, even when I was tired, unsure, or figuring out life one day at a time.

And in the middle of that uncertainty, I found something solid:
I love being a storyteller in sports.

No matter where I ended up after that summer, I knew this experience shaped me in a way I would carry into every opportunity that came next… and you’re going to love this next one 🙂