Written by Russel Jang, Sport and Fitness Management major, ’18

For the Foster Farms Bowl internship, I reached out to a member of the San Francisco 49ers and asked them about working the bowl during Christmas break. I not only assisted with the game, but everything that led up to the game as well. The teams involved in the game would show up four to five days early to experience the Bay Area and it was our job to entertain them as well as assist with the game.

Before game day, I was assigned to be a team assistant for the University of Arizona during their time in the Bay Area. I went with them to the events, such as their tour of Alcatraz, their service event at GLIDE Church on Christmas, and their Bowl game press conference. I also attended their practices and assisted them with making sure their travel and practice went smoothly. I was in charge of the hospitality suite for the University of Arizona coaches and family and made sure that they had a great experience in the Bay.

On game day, I had a lot of different responsibilities. At the beginning of the event, I was in charge of the bands and when it was time for them to get on to the field for their performances. I was also in charge of the half time band performance and the field goal kicking competition. I finally would help with the Trophy presentation and getting all the players from the winning team on the stage and in front of the cameras.

Overall this experience of working the Foster Farms Bowl was great. It allowed me to work with college athletes and professionals and it is something I will be able to translate in my later career.