Maggie Moore

Millions of people worldwide tune into the Super Bowl every February. But one Winthrop University Eagle had the chance to see it up close and personal.

Senior Maggie Moore was on site at the 2024 event, working pre-game events and activities through the National Football League’s (NFL) Teammate Program, which helps with operations for major NFL events including the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, and the London and Frankfurt games. She worked at fan festivals and alumni events, attended a Women in Sports luncheon, created social media content, networked with NFL personnel and, of course, worked inside Allegiant Stadium the day of the game. Some of her favorite events included meeting three-time Olympian LaShawn Merritt, former football Coach Adam Breneman and Saints tight end Juwan Johnson and his wife, Chanen.

Moore landed the internship through a company called Living Sport, beating out a candidate pool of hundreds. The application process included several essay questions and a long interview. 

She feels her focus on how combining the arts and sports can set her apart from other candidates.

“…I actually used to strongly dislike professional sports when I was younger, as I always got annoyed when my dad took over the TV on Sundays,” Moore laughed. “As I got older I began to love the sense of community professional sports brought to people, and that’s when I started becoming a fan. I spoke on this experience in my interview and they loved my perspective on it.” 

Moore’s path to Winthrop was forged through a desire for meaningful connections.

After high school, she completed her Associate in Arts degree at York Technical College before enrolling at Hunter College in New York City…but she didn’t fall in love with “city life” like she thought she would, mainly due to not feeling a sense of community. 

“I wanted a smaller school where I could make more meaningful connections and after talking to some friends who went here, I decided Winthrop would be my best choice to transfer,” she said. “I'm so glad I chose it and found the sense of community I was seeking during my time in the city.”

Moore’s transfer was made via the Fast Track program, which allows dual enrollment students to easily transition from York Technical College to Winthrop.

She’ll graduate in December 2024 and hopes to work in some capacity with children in sports. She recently completed an internship with Winthrop Athletics and currently interns for York Technical College.

“I love working with, and am very good with, kids at my current job,” said Moore, who’s a dance instructor/choreographer at a local studio, “so running youth partnership programs or community engagement would be very fulfilling for me.”