Global Sport Issues Podcast – Part 1

Rachael's diverse background in sports comes from her experience as an athlete and a journalist. She was born in Miami and grew up in Key West, Florida where her love of basketball and Taekwondo began in elementary school. As a varsity basketball player and Third Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Rachael combined her love of sport with her love of writing on the Middlebury Union High School newspaper. This passion continued into her university life, getting her Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications from the University of Florida. Rachael has gained experience reporting through diverse mediums such as radio, TV and social media working with organizations such as Florida Keys Media, ESPN Gainesville WRUF, SEC Network, CBS Sports and Gator Vision TV. Her sport focus lies in College Sports, Track and Field, NBA, NFL, MLB and Alpine Skiing. While currently getting her Master's degree in International Sports Journalism, she is taking one step closer to her goal of becoming a content producer in the NBA.