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Cool Stuff
Meet a Modell’s Associate: Leslie Loeb
Time at Modell’s: 10 months
Department: Human Resources
Job Title: Recruitment Manager
What do you do in 30 words or less: I recruit, interview and hire associates for the Home Office. I also work with local colleges and universities to build relationships and create awareness about employment opportunities with Modell’s.
Favorite Part of Working for Modell’s: Working with a great group of people
If I had a $100 Modell’s gift card right now I’d buy: Asics sneakers
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Favorite Pro Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Pro Player and why: Albert Pujols
Growing up my sports role model was: Ozzie Smith
Sports I played growing up: Soccer, Field Hockey
Highest level of sports played: High School Varsity Soccer
What do you still play: Softball
My Modell’s Defining Athletic Moment: In college, I was on a co-ed intramural basketball team and we won the tournament.
Meet a Team Week Organization: Rye Town Youth Football & Cheerleading
Organization Name: Rye Town Youth Football & Cheerleading
Hometown: Port Chester, New York 10580
Sport: Flag & Tackle Football / Cheerleading
Organization Colors: Blue and Gray
Organization Motto:
The mission of RTYFC is to introduce boys and girls of diverse backgrounds and abilities to the sports of football and cheerleading, and in so doing to expose them to the unique bonds these sports forge and the life lessons they teach; we pledge to instill in our youth participants a strong sense of self-confidence by encouraging them to aim high and to begin to understand how dreams can come true with team work, good sportsmanship, perseverance and dedication; and finally we will strive to provide all of this in a safe, fun, and educational environment that will leave the boys and girls, as well as parents and coaches with a positive and memorable experience.
Years with Modell’s: Three years
Favorite Modell’s store to shop at & why: Port Chester, New York 10580. Great selection of Football equipment and great service.
Our favorite athletic brand: What ever is on sale, LOL
Our most meMO’rable achievement: Over the past two seasons, the funds generated through Team Weeks has enabled us to switch from the old style girdle and pants (7 pad set that you constantly need to remove and put back between washing) to the one piece fully intergrated Football pants for the whole league. This has been a huge improvement in comfort, style, and convenience.
Why we team up with Modell’s: Modell’s is our #1 supporter. Their loyal support has allowed our league to grow and introduce the sports of Football & Cheerleading to many boys and girls of our community. Their financial support enables RTYF&C members to wear safer equipment and play on better fields.
Website: www.ryetownyouthfootball.com
Jordan Melo 8′s Have Arrived!
basketball, Cool Stuff, General, New Releases, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC/Maryland/VA | Oct 12th, 2011
Modell’s Sporting Goods now has the Jordan Melo 8 available at select locations. Please see below for a current list.
New York Locations
Times Square
360 Fulton St
464 Fulton St
31 East Fordham Rd
163 Jamaica Ave
2550 Central Park Ave
39 Main St.
1002 Green Acres Mall
2929 Third Ave
1000 Pennsylvania Ave
30 Steinway St
Queens Center
Bay Parkway
Bruckner
Bayridge
Kings Plaza
181st Street
Harlem
Atlantic Ave
Bay Plaza
Ozone Park
Broadway & Graham
Pennsylvania Locations:
Aramingo Ave
Oregon Ave
Cottman Ave
The Gallery
VA/MD/DC Locations:
Benning Rd.
DC USA
Meet Modell’s Associate: Derek Drelles
Years at Modell’s: 8 Months
Department: Marketing
Job Title: Community Ambassador
What do you do in 30 words or less: I execute the grassroots marketing responsibilities in Brooklyn and Staten Island. This includes sponsorships, in-store promotions, cross-promotions, and Modell’s Team Weeks Program.
Favorite Part of Working for Modell’s: Working with a great group of people, and staying involved in sports.
If I had a $100 Modell’s gift card right now I’d buy: I’d use it towards a new pair of Nike Air Max’s+.
Hometown: Traverse City, MI
Favorite Pro Team: Detroit Lions
Favorite Pro Player and why: Jared Veldheer O-Line for the Oakland Raiders: He was a college teammate. Plus offensive lineman never get any love.
Growing up my sports role model was: Barry Sanders
Sports I played growing up: Basketball, Boxing, Baseball, Hockey, Track, and Football
Highest level of sports played: College Football at Hillsdale College
I still play: Basketball, Golf
My Modell’s Defining Athletic Moment: Our basketball team at Hillsdale College was playing Grand Valley State University, and I was chosen at halftime along with three others to shoot a half court shot. Long story short, I went first and made it. I then got all my text books for free that semester.
