SCRANTON, Pa. - Prior to the start of the 2021-22 academic year, sophomore Bryson Eldridge joined The University of Scranton athletic department with the primary hope of taking the department’s content creation on the RoyalAthletics social media platforms to the next level.
“The impact that Bryson had on our social media channels with the video content that he has provided throughout this year is immeasurable. His top notch work ethic and creative ideas present a very exciting opportunity for the department and we look forward to working with him even more in the future," said Sports Information Director, Joe Fitzhenry.
RoyalAthletics: “You joined The University’s Athletic Department back before the fall 2021 season, what was your favorite part of the year?”
Bryson Eldridge: “The people in the department and also the student-athletes that I’ve been able to make a connection with. That has made me feel like I’m not only part of the department as a whole, but also a part of each individual team.”
RoyalAthletics: “It was a pretty successful year for the department with four teams in the NCAA Tournament including three in the Sweet 16 (Field Hockey, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball), what was it like to cover those teams?”
BE: “When I came here, I never thought I would be doing something like that that quickly, but to be able to capture those locker room moments and behind the scenes content has been very surreal and special for me and I look to continue to do it more in the future.”
RoyalAthletics: “I know it’s probably tough to pick just one, but do you have a favorite memory from this year?”
BE: “I have three favorite moments that are all tied for first: The women’s basketball celebration after a comeback win at Catholic on Dec. 4 as they trailed by nine points with 6:10 left, the field hockey comeback from down 2-0 to defeat Ursinus in overtime in the NCAA Tournament was one of the best games I watched all year and the five NCAA Tournament games I’ve been able to shoot as a whole, those moments have all been extremely special for me,”
RoyalAthletics: “You also spearheaded the creation of a Media Day for all student-athletes and teams in the department, can you talk about what that has been like to be able to get to see some people be able to express themselves?”
BE: “I know we are a Division III program, but I want to bring Division I level content creation to the department. Even though D3 may be seen by some as off the radar a bit, we have some extremely talented student-athletes here that deserve to be highlighted as such and I’ve taken on that role of raising the standard to mimic that of a Division I program.”
RoyalAthletics: “How did you initially get involved in videography and content creation?”
BE: “I got into it initially during the pandemic because I was looking for something to do, my dad had a camera and I was playing around with it taking some pictures of my brother playing basketball in the driveway. It was something that I really enjoyed and I got a call from Hoop Group asking if I wanted to come to a tournament in Massachusetts, I learned so much and met some great people that taught me things that I’ve been able to bring back to Scranton. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work in the Athletic Department at such a prestigious University.”
“To have Bryson here at The University doing what he does is a truly special thing. He is one the most creative people I’ve ever met and his work is simply amazing. From his cool video edits that lets every student-athlete relive the most hype moments from their game, or the photo shoots he does with each team that make us feel even more special. Myself and everyone here at Scranton are lucky to have him!” – Sophomore Katie Redding, University of Scranton Field Hockey