Organization Name:   Amity Baseball

Hometown:  Brooklyn, NY

Sport:  Baseball

Organization Colors:  Grey, Black, and White

Organization Motto: “Amity Baseball is a program of service to the youth. It is geared to provide an

outlet of healthful activity and a training under good leadership in the

atmosphere of wholesome community participation.”

Years with Modell’s:  5 years

Favorite Modell’s store to shop at & why:  #61 Bay Parkway because it’s convenient and carries an assortment of products.

Our favorite athletic brand:  Rawlings

 Our most meMO’rable achievement:  Winning the 2012 New York Travel Baseball Summer League championship for the 11-12 year old division.

Why we team up with Modell’s: It’s in our neighborhood and the associates are great people.

Website:  www.amitybaseball.com/index.html

The Devils evened the series at 2 games apiece with a 4-1 win in a very physical Game 4. Playoff action resumes tonight at MSG for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Rangers. Devils. Tonight at 8p.m.!

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.

Come to the South Shore Commons on Thursday, August 18th from 3-5pm to congratulate Staten Island’s very own, Marcus Browne on earning a spot on the 2012 US Olympic Boxing Team.  Marcus will be signing autographs from 3-4pm.  After the autograph session there will be a press conference and rally to show support for his great accomplishment.  Make sure you are apart of this great event!

South Shore Commons:

2965W. Veterans Rd.

Staten Island,NY

718-356-7770

*Passes will be distributed to the first 150 fans in line.  Only those with a pass are guaranteed an autograph.  Athlete, date and time subject to change.