Jesse Rappole has extensive experience in higher education and athletics. He has worked as a student-athlete mentor, track coach, and game changer mentor. Rappole has a PhD in Sport Management from the University of Georgia and a JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He has published research on topics related to student-athletes and served as a visiting professor.

1. JESSE RAPPOLE
JesseRappole@gmail.com • 404-434-0213
www.linkedin.com/in/jesserappole • Atlanta, GA
EDUCATION
University of Georgia Doctor of Philosophy, Sport Management December 2013
Washington and Lee University School of Law Juris Doctor, Law May 2009
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelor of Arts, Political Science December 2005
CERTIFICATIONS
National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics – N4A Certified
American Red Cross – Adult CPR/AED Certified
EXPERIENCE
University of Georgia Athletic Association August 2014 – Present
Student-Athlete Academic Mentor
 Help student-athletes identify the most effective study strategies for their individual learning styles
 Monitor academic progress and maintain detailed communication with the academic counselors
 Teach and facilitate implementation of time management and organizational strategies
Pace Academy January 2015 – Present
Assistant Track and Field Coach
 Develop workouts in collaboration with the head coach
 Motivate and train high school students for success on the track and in life
Blue Print for Success January 2015 – Present
Game Changer
 Mentor student-athletes through a digital platform designed to educate and provide resources for
successful academic, athletic, and professional careers
Colonnade Group: SEC Fanfare and Georgia Tech Athletic Hospitality August 2011 – December 2014
Contractor and Intern
 Setup and managed SEC football and basketball championship Fanfare events
 Prepared premium seating areas and supervised hospitality staff at Georgia Tech football games
Big Peach Running Company August 2010 – September 2014
Guest Advocate
 Supervised staff, trained new employees, and participated in inventory management and merchandising
 Promoted an active lifestyle while assisting guests in choosing running shoes, accessories, and apparel
 Taught Good Form Running clinics as a certified instructor and led semi-weekly Group Run events
Georgia State University June – August 2013
Visiting Professor
 Instructed graduate level Administration of Sport course in the Department of Kinesiology & Health
University of Georgia August 2010 – May 2013
Instructor and Graduate Assistant
 Taught undergraduate Sport Management and Physical Activity courses including Ethics of Sport
 Published research pertaining to student-athlete rights, risk management, and attendance determinants

2. JESSE RAPPOLE
JesseRappole@gmail.com • 404-434-0213
www.linkedin.com/in/jesserappole • Atlanta, GA
EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Georgia Tech Athletic Association June 2011 – March 2013
Basketball Hospitality Supervisor and Game Operations Intern
 Hosted Georgia Tech premium seating patrons and supervised 6 staff members
 Assisted with security planning, marketing strategies, and parking assignments for football
US Remodelers September 2009 – August 2010
Sales Representative
 Prospected potential clients and cultivated relationships resulting in $5,000-$30,000 contracts
 Ensured customer satisfaction and referral business through stewardship of each renovation project
Southern Virginia University January – May 2009
Legal Extern
 Presented a comprehensive plan for long term athletics department strategy based on NCAA, NAIA, and
regional conference research to the University President, Athletics Director, and Board Members
Washington and Lee University School of Law: Law Annual Fund January 2006 – May 2009
Fund Raiser
 Reached out to build relationships with alumni and generate financial support for the law school
Legal Internships Summers: May 2006 – August 2008
Intern and McMillan Fellow
 Conducted legal research, drafted motions, and assisted with trial preparation for criminal cases
 Supported attorneys representing clients in consumer rights lawsuits through research and drafting
 Reviewed land title records and prepared legal documents for commercial real estate transactions
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill August 2003 – December 2005
Varsity Student-Athlete and Team Captain
 Transferred to UNC as a walk-on student-athlete, and then earned an athletic scholarship
 Elected by my coaches and teammates to serve as a Cross-Country and Track Team Captain
 3rd
place team finish at ACC Outdoor and Indoor Track & Field Championships in 2004 and 2005
Villanova University August 2001 – May 2003
Varsity Student-Athlete
 2nd
place team finish at the 2002 Big East Indoor Track & Field Championship meet
 Earned recognition as a Big East Conference First Team Academic student-athlete
PUBLICATIONS
Proquest Dissertations and Theses (2013)
 “Socio-psychological Attendance Determinants for a Team in the National Basketball Association”
Rappole
American Association for Physical Activity & Recreation: Safety Notebook, Volume 18, Issue 2 (2013)
 “Negligent Hiring Risk Management” Baker & Rappole

3. JESSE RAPPOLE
JesseRappole@gmail.com • 404-434-0213
www.linkedin.com/in/jesserappole • Atlanta, GA
PUBLICATIONS continued
Marquette Sports Law Review, Volume 22, Issue 2 (2012)
 “Consent Theory as a Possible Cure for Unconscionable Terms in Student-Athlete Contracts” Baker,
Grady, & Rappole
DePaul Journal of Sports Law & Contemporary Problems, Volume 8, Issue 1 (2011)
 “Exposing the Shell Game: The Need for a Narrowly-Tailored Approach to Title IX” Rappole, Baker, &
Byon
Encyclopedia of Sport Management and Marketing, SAGE Publications, Inc. (2011)
 “Manage a Cross-Country Race” Rappole
PRESENTATIONS
AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition, Charlotte, NC (2013)
 “Effects of Competitive Balance: The Consumers' Perspective”
Global Education Forum on Globalization, Sport and Development, Athens, GA (2012)
 “Motivation and Constraints’ Effects on Collegiate Sport Attendance”
 “Cultural Influences on Perception of Spectator Sport Service Quality”
Sport & Recreation Law Association Conference, Savannah, GA (2011)
 “Title IX for Men’s Nonrevenue Sports: A Narrowly Tailored Approach”
College Sport Research Institute, Chapel Hill, NC (2011)
 “Equal Protection: Why Quotas Should Not Be Applied to Educational Opportunities”
HONORS, AWARDS, & SKILLS
Vice President Student Bar Association 2008 – 2009
Fund Raising Washington and Lee Law Annual Fund 2006 – 2009
President Washington and Lee Law Class of 2009 2007 – 2008
Public Relations Executive Sport and Entertainment Law Society 2006 – 2007
Veteran Leader Carolina Leadership Academy 2004 – 2005
Team Captain UNC Cross-Country and Track 2004 – 2005
First Team Academic Big East Conference 2001 – 2002
Proficient in UGAAA Portal (student-athlete academic monitoring software), IBM SPSS, Westlaw, LexisNexis,
Coach’s Eye, Retail Star, Counterpoint, Google, and Microsoft Office Suite