Maverick Stallings

Taking this Sport Communication class helped me understand how important communication is in sports today. Before this class, I mostly looked at sports from a player’s point of view, but throughout the semester I started realizing how much goes on… Continue Reading →

For my Quest, I wanted to create something that connects to what I actually want to do in the future with baseball. After talking with my sport professional penpal Ryan, I came up with an idea focused on helping players… Continue Reading →

This infographic shows how great Mike Trout has been throughout his career and why he is one of the best players in baseball. It highlights both his stats and his overall impact on the game in a way that is… Continue Reading →

One activist moment in sports that stands out is when Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem in 2016. He did this to bring attention to police brutality and racial injustice. At first it didn’t get a ton… Continue Reading →

The crack of the bat still sounds the same when Mike Trout connects. For years, that sound has meant one thing in baseball. Whether it was a random regular season game or a big moment, people expected something to happen… Continue Reading →

The San Francisco Giants made a strong late push to beat the Chicago Cubs 9 to 5 in a spring training game on March 8. The game stayed competitive for most of the afternoon. However, a few big hits from… Continue Reading →

This is one of my favorite photos I have, I like it because it allows me to show my love for God through my sport. The slang “Took Err” was one we used when we won a game, this picture… Continue Reading →

The way I follow sports has definitely changed over the last five years. Back then, I mostly watched games on TV and caught highlights later on ESPN. It was pretty straightforward. If a game was on, I watched it. If… Continue Reading →

The sports industry is not just about what happens on the field. A lot of it depends on relationships, communication, and how well organizations connect with their audience. For this assignment, I wanted to reach out to someone within ODU… Continue Reading →

Hi, my name is Maverick Stallings, and I’m currently studying Leadership. I’ve always had a strong passion for baseball. I’ve played it my whole life, and I still currently play at Old Dominion. Being around the game for so long… Continue Reading →