Alex Meisch

by Garrett Wilson, Sumner Newscow —  For most people working in sports is nothing more than a pipe dream. But for Alex Meisch it is a reality.

Meisch, a 2007 Wellington High School graduate, is currently interning for the Minnesota Vikings as a member of their video staff.

He said the majority of what he does is film practices and games for the players and coaches to watch. Even at times editing film for players specifically and sending it straight to a player’s iPad.

Meisch started as journalism major at Butler County Community College in El Dorado. He began filming games and practices for the Butler County football team, even traveling with the team to both National Championship games in 2008 and 2009.

After two years, Meisch knew he had found his calling.

“I loved what I was doing and just didn’t want to stop,” Meisch said.

So Meisch knew he had to take the next step to big time college athletics. He asked around and eventually moved on to the University of Kansas.

Before long he was traveling with the Kansas Jayhawks as a member of their film staff.

“Traveling with KU was great because they have about eight people on the staff but only two or three actually travel,” Meisch said.

After three and a half years at KU, Meisch again began to look to the next level. He networked and talked to people and eventually found his way to Minnesota.

“When I got the nod I was told that over 350 others had applied,” Meisch said.

Not bad for a kid from small town Wellington.

Meisch talked about how different the jump from college to the NFL is.

“The Vikings have about three people on staff whereas there would be six to eight.” Miesch said. “Plus they treat you a lot better in the NFL.”

When asked about the future Meisch said he wants to stay in sports and hopefully the NFL.

“I would like to get a job with Dallas or Denver so I could be close to home,” Meisch said.

But after five and a half years Meisch said he is more than happy with where he is now.

“I am very blessed to be here,” Meisch said.

Meisch did leave on piece of advice for anyone wanting to get into this field.

“Practice, practice, then practice some more,” Meisch said.

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