Your Project, Our Classroom

Texas A&M University is proud to partner with sport organizations across the globe. With this alliance and investment, Texas A&M University can provide our Capstone Experience students with hands-on and practical experience. By working with our students, this real-world experience impacts their lives as leaders and future employees in the Sport Management field.

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Zachary Sylvester, 2026

Zachary Sylvester

My culminating experience was awesome! I assisted with Athlethes in Action to help coordinate a round-robin format basketball scrimmage with an Australian basketball team. Not only did I meet great connections, but it also taught me a lot about how to be a professional in the business world. It was also a great opportunity to grow while pursuing something that I knew would help a great organization like AIA.

Words of Wisdom

  • FInd a project that will intrest you! Do not just choose something your friends want to do.

Trent Nieto, 2026

Trent Nieto

For my Capstone Experience, I had the opportunity to work alongside Meredith Mitchell, Director of Business Operations for Texas A&M Women’s Basketball, where I gained firsthand exposure to the operational demands of an NCAA Division I athletics program. Throughout the semester, I supported a wide range of responsibilities, including organizing and distributing team gear, managing equipment inventory, assisting with travel logistics, preparing itineraries, supporting preseason activities, and helping with game day operations. This experience allowed me to move beyond classroom learning and develop a practical understanding of the coordination, organization, and attention to detail required to successfully support a collegiate athletic program.

Words of Wisdom

  • Be Proactive
  • Be adaptable
  • Appreciate the experience

Meredith Tate, 2026

Meredith Tate

For my Culminating Experience - Business Project, I worked on creating an organized task list for game management at Texas A&M. This list only included specific sports: Soccer, Baseball, Equestrian, Track & Field. The overall goal was to create something that could be used by others who are filling in for a day to a week. It has all the necessary documents, contact information, and deadlines. Overall this project taught me a lot because I worked behind the scenes of the sporting events, but then I also got to shadow and do some more hands on experiences.

Words of Wisdom

  • Take all the opportunities that are presented to you because you never know what it will end up leading to.

Luke Rasmussen, 2027

Luke Rasmussen

For my Capstone Experience - Business Project, I partnered with Athletes in Action (AIA), a global faith-based sports ministry dedicated to developing athletes physically, mentally, and spiritually. My role in the project revolved around searching for grant opportunities and developing applications for Athletes in Action. This involved exploring foundations aligning with Athletes in Action's values, mission, and goals. This required learning how to create and consolidate the necessary information to develop a meaningful appeal to foundations and their development programs. These grant opportunities are designed to shape Athletes in Action's global impact and mission of developing athletes across the world.

Words of Wisdom

  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions, Be proactive, Embrace the opportunity to learn

Jackson White, 2026

Jackson White

For my Culminating Experience, I had the opportunity to help plan 9 events and work the events. We had to come up with different game plans for the events and present the ideas. We got to sit in and listen to different potential sponsorship calls. We got to work closely with the director of sales and events. I got to learn how to properly plan and work an event and receive different advice on how to improve. It was also a networking opportunity and TexAgs helped you connect and meet different people. Overall, my Culminating Experience was truly amazing and helped me get my next opportunity and prepare for the future.

Words of Wisdom

  • Focus on networking

Blake Russell, 2025

Blake Russell

I had a great experience working for Athletes in Action and learned many organizational and leadership skills along the way. During this project, I was able to learn about the process of grant writing and how to properly research and apply for funding from organizations all around the US. Together, my partner and I made a detailed list of potential grantors that aligned with the mission and goals of Athletes in Action and successfully applied to these organizations for funding.

Words of Wisdom

  • Ask questions and don’t be afraid to share new ideas

Kaleigh Cochran, 2027

Kaleigh Cochran

Working for the Texas A&M Women's Basketball Team under Meredith was the best experience. I got the opportunity to gain hands on experience in so many different ways I feel I wouldn't have doing anything else. From comparing and contrasting charter bids and helping pick one to making itineraries and emailing other Director of Ops about shoot arounds, I truly got to experience what it would be like to be a Director of Operations. This experience only motivated me and excited me for what's to come in my future.

Words of Wisdom

  • Be able to problem solve and pay attention to detail.

William Filler, 2026

William Filler

I was tasked with creating a sponsorship plan for Athletes in Action and the John Wooden fieldhouse. The project was hands on and allowed me to learn a lot about sponsorship and everything that entails. I created a sales deck that allows for athletes in action to present to potential partners to fill empty spots within the fieldhouse.

Words of Wisdom

  • Have fun!

Matt Wyatt Tucker, 2025

Matt Wyatt Tucker

My Culminating experience was nothing short of amazing. I was able to meet with an amazing team every week and go over team retreat information for Athletes in Action. I was assigned a few tasks that involved doing research in multiple areas to find activities, food, and venues for future team retreat. Everyone on my team and that I spoke to within the organization was very accepting and willing to help me in my personal journey. I gained a lot of very useful information and couldn't have been more blessed to have been paired up with a great organization.

Words of Wisdom

  • Just stay the course! No matter how overwhelming school can seem, it will all be worth it in the end!

Charley Taupin, 2027

Charley Taupin

For my Capstone Experience – Business Project, I partnered with Athletes In Action (AIA), a faith-based sports ministry dedicated to developing the “total athlete" physically, mentally, and spiritually. My primary role focused on enhancing the organization’s marketing efforts through the creation of comprehensive promotional strategies for seven key events. I developed detailed marketing plans that included email campaigns, social media graphics, caption templates, posting schedules, and content guidelines tailored to each event's unique audience. These plans were designed to be reusable tools for AIA’s marketing team, streamlining their efforts for future programming. In addition to promotional planning, I completed a SWOT analysis on AIA’s Youth Flag Football League to identify ways to better compete with a dominant local league. This analysis revealed critical insights into competitor strengths and areas where AIA could grow. Overall, this experience gave me real-world exposure to sports marketing, helped me build practical tools for a professional organization, and confirmed my passion for pursuing a career in this field.

Words of Wisdom

  • Always ask questions and don't be afraid to do things on your own!
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