This Spotlight Goes to Our SINC Director: Ethan Cuccarese
What has motivated you to want to be a part of the sports industry?
The sport and entertainment industries possess unique power and influence in our world, so my goal is to work with and serve athletes and artists who desire to leverage their platforms to serve others and protect our planet. I have witnessed the power that athletes have to influence lasting change, and I want to use my education and career to help uplift their powerful voices to make a real impact on the communities close to them
What is your biggest dream?
To one day start my own player representation agency that works with athletes who want to use their platform to make an impact on the communities around them.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent, so take responsibility for your own potential.
If you could describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be and why?
Curious, Motivated, and Compassionate
What is one of your goals for GWSBA this semester?
Spread out beyond GWSB and work with other student orgs on campus.
What do you enjoy most about GWSBA?
The group of people that work on the SBA E-Board and all the fantastic members that come to our events.
How have your professional experiences impacted where you are today?
They've provided me with skillsets beyond that of which you learn in the classroom and a fantastic network of sports industry professionals. But most of all, they have provided me with the confidence to believe in myself and a better understanding of what my purpose is in the sports industry.
What is one thing we should absolutely know about you?
I'm a pretty easy-going guy who's always down to chat about all things sports!
What is something you would tell your younger self right now?
Keep working hard. You may not take the obvious and easy path but you will find your passion.
If you could meet one athlete in any sport, who would it be and why?
Naomi Osaka. Naomi is such an inspirational athlete to not just watch, but also to listen to. I would love to talk with Naomi about the importance of focusing on our mental health each day. Also, I'd want her to introduce me to Cordae lol