MLBPAA Spring Intern

Hi Everyone!

I just thought I would take the time to introduce myself; my name is Kaitlyn McNicholas and I am the new Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Intern for Spring 2014.

I will get started with a little bit about myself to help get acquainted. I am California born and raised. I grew up in the beautiful Bay Area and somehow managed to make it down to Fresno, CA to attend college at California State University, Fresno. I miraculously was able to finish all of my courses in 3 ½ years with a major in Sports Administration.

Now, here I am, working as an intern for the MLBPAA in Colorado Springs, CO. Who would’ve thought that this California girl would move to the snow? I can tell you that my friends and family sure didn’t think so.

Over the past three years I dived in head first trying to get involved in the sports industry. I interned with the Fresno junior hockey team helping with everything from marketing, game day operations, community appearances and more; I volunteered with Fresno State’s Bulldog Foundation, which raises money for student athlete scholarships; I interned with the San Jose Sharks in their Group Ticket Sales Department; worked for the San Francisco Giants in their Guest Services department for one season and Ballpark Operations for another; interned for Fresno State Athletics Events/Operations for two years; as well as spent three years working for Fresno State’s Student Rec Center as a Student Manager. All of the people I have met along the way have truly helped shaped me into who I am today and I could not be more thankful for everyone’s help and support!

I do have a life outside of school and work, believe it or not. My favorite sports teams include the 49ers, Giants, and last but certainly not least, the San Jose Sharks. I have an amazing three month old golden retriever puppy I brought with me to Colorado named Summer (she really is the best dog ever). I have a new-found hobby of running. I never thought I would consider myself a runner, but after finishing my first half marathon in October, I’m hooked.

Two months ago I would have never imagined myself moving out of California, let alone to Colorado, but I am beyond excited to see where this journey takes me. I am looking forward to all of the new people I will meet, skills I will learn and future opportunities that will be presented to me.

I hope everyone enjoys following me on this new and exciting journey and I will be sure to keep everyone updated on how things are going during my time with the MLBPAA.

-Kaitlyn