Meet Leander Schaerlaeckens, Senior Professional Lecturer of Sports Communication and faculty advisor for Center Field here at Marist, who is currently on-site providing live coverage at this year's World Cup!⚽️ As he travels between host cities and covers the tournament, Leander will be checking in with us to share his unique experiences and on-the-ground updates!🎉 Leander is a dedicated lecturer who teaches his students directly from his diverse industry experience. By bringing his real-world perspectives straight into the classroom, he gives his students unique insight into the sports media world! 🦊 In addition to his reporting, Leander also recently celebrated the launch of his new book on the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, The Long Game. Relevant Tags: #Marist #WorldCup #FifaWorldCup #RedFoxes #Journalism #Behindthescenes, Live Reporting, World Cup Coverage, Marist University, World Cup 2026