- The trailer for my web series is a good work sample because I will be building on it with more films that I plan to use as my project for LIL 420.
2. My video “Fishing for Generations” is a good work sample because it was featured in the Maine Outdoor Film Festival on September 18th, 2026. It also represents a style of video I enjoy making, which has a different feel than “SPEEDWAY”. “Fishing for Generations” is simply about the beauty of nature and fishing.
3. I think “Heart of a Champion” is an important work sample because it shows the ability to take a very serious story and still be able to tell it effectively through film. “Heart of a Champion” is about Scotty Wentzel who was born with congenital heart failure, and how his family goes above and beyond to make his life special.
4. This Profile demonstrates understanding of writing as a journalist. Demonstrating the ability to tell stories through writing as well.
From The Ground Up
Profile on University of New England Football Coach Trevor Therrien
By Casey Jordan
From the University of New England Football program taking its first steps in 2017, to establishing itself as a Conference of New England powerhouse. Players and coaches have come and gone. One of the few people who can say they have been there since before the stadium and locker rooms were built, is Coach Trevor Therrien.
Therrien’s first experience with the team was as a Freshman in 2017 for their first season as a sub-varsity program. Followed by their first varsity season in 2018, where Therrien would earn time on the field as a long snapper.
“That first year was kind of like the wild west,” said Therrien. “A lot of guys had to figure out what it meant to be a college football player…we had lots of freshmen and sophomores as a new team without any senior leaders”.
Being a part of a brand new football program takes incredible patience, as it can take years before the team develops a reputation for being competitive. The patience pays off when you are able to witness milestone events for the team
Therrien was present for the team first-ever win against Curry College. Knowing he helped contribute to a major program first is something Therrien holds close.
“We won on a last-second field goal and then all ran out to the field and partied…Being in the locker room after that win was awesome; guys were blasting music and dancing”
Each milestone marked another step taken to the top by the UNE football team. Unfortunately, wasn’t able to contribute as a player to future milestones after a back injury that would require surgery.
“It was tough to be on the sideline. When I see guys putting in their full effort it makes me want to give my full effort too. I realized I had to do whatever I can to get on the field again” said Therrien. “I spent every waking moment in the AT (athletic training) room…I was told by our head AT at the time that I had to stop coming in because eventually there is diminishing return”.
After his sophomore season Therrien realized that due to his injury he had to move on from playing football. However, he didn’t let this obstacle keep him from contributing to the program.
“I helped out the team in 2019 as a student assistant coach after I had to stop playing because of my surgery…I helped out recruiting, breaking down film and with equipment”.
Therrien decided the comradery that football offers was something he had to be a part of for the rest of his life. After graduating from UNE in 2021, he went on to become the team’s defensive line coach that same year.
“Seeing a player struggle at first, then teaching him technique and seeing them utilize it. Or when someone scores a touchdown and everyone is celebrating with them…That’s the best”.
Currently, Therrien is in his third year as the tight ends Coach for the UNE football team. Helping contribute to a record-breaking 8-2 season. From witnessing the program’s lowest and now highest achievements, certain things have stuck with Therrien.
“Be patient and trust in the process… don’t get too wrapped up in the result because everyone wants to win and be a champion… It’s not the destination or the journey its about the company”
A testament to Therrien’s dedication to helping players grow is senior tight end, Jon Terry. Therrien has coached Terry at the position for three years, giving him the tools to earn first-team all-conference honors.
“Coach Trev is someone who is always bringing the energy no matter what day it is” says Terry. “He is always looking for ways to help his players improve, as well as ways he can improve himself as a coach. It has been fun to see how we have both progressed over the years”.
Therrien and the UNE Football team look to take the next step to earning a bowl game next season after narrowly missing out in 2025. Ultimately, Therrien knows this game is about more than the wins and losses.
“Seeing kids grow from an 18-year-old boy to a 21-year-old man and see them walk across the stage…hearing them say how much they have grown from this program is a really special feeling”
5. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CvlgpbQOVIq2nZF2rjfTNLd3PE2Q6JSVT8XMDI3mqpM/edit?usp=sharing
This Google Slides presentation was the pitch for my film “Two Steps Forward”. Showing the pitch along with the film is an effective way to display my creative process from start to finish.
