Georgia State University Sport Administration Program

Our college's Center for Sport and Urban Policy has been rebranded as the Center of Empowerment through Sport Administration, reflecting an expanded focus on how sport leaders and organizations can create positive change for individuals, communities and society. Read more: https://t.gsu.edu/3SqCcJP

Georgia State University Sport Administration Program

What a summer to study Sport Administration in Atlanta!
So many students, faculty, alum working the World Cup!

Throughout this past semester, master's student Moo Kim has been working hard to be able to defend his thesis. As of this morning, Moo successfully defended his thesis, titled: Measuring a 2-Year Campus Recreation Center Participants’ Sense of Community. Congratulations!

As an Events & Marketing Intern at Emory University, graduate student Ben Zipay takes on a leadership role in organizing and executing athletic events. He oversees game day operations, including setup, breakdown, and staff management, while coordinating logistics for multiple sports (Women’s Soccer and Men’s & Women’s Tennis). In addition to his event responsibilities, Ben serves as a tournament director for NCAA championship events, gaining valuable experience managing high-level competitions.

Graduate student Joshua Webb serves as a Marketing & Communication Intern with Officially Human, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting respect for sports officials. In this role, he creates digital content and campaigns designed to increase brand awareness and community engagement. Through storytelling and strategic communication, Joshua helps amplify the organization’s mission while continuing to develop his skills in digital media and marketing.

This spring, graduate student Thibault Villetorte is working as a Tennis Operations Intern at Agape Tennis Academy, where he is gaining hands-on experience in sport facility and program management. In his role, he assists with scheduling, event coordination, marketing efforts, and customer service. His day-to-day involvement allows him to better understand the operational side of running a tennis academy while continuing to build his communication and leadership skills.

Graduate student Vanessa Thraen serves as a Community Relations Intern with Georgia Tech Athletics, where she supports initiatives that connect athletics with the surrounding Atlanta community. She assists with planning and executing outreach events, building partnerships with local organizations, and tracking program impact. Through this role, Vanessa is gaining valuable experience in using sport as a platform for community engagement.

Graduate student Taylor Strickland serves as a Sports Operations Intern at The Galloway School, where he supports a wide range of athletic programs. His responsibilities include coordinating schedules, managing facility logistics, and assisting with game day operations for multiple sports. Taylor also contributes to digital content creation and maintains important documents such as schedules and spreadsheets, helping ensure smooth communication and organization throughout the department.

Graduate student Devin Robertson serves as a Scouting Intern with Between The Lines Hoops, where he evaluates high school and NBA draft-eligible prospects. He creates detailed scouting reports that break down player strengths, skillsets, and long-term potential, while also collaborating with other scouts on mock draft projections. This experience is helping Devin build a strong foundation in player evaluation and preparing him for a future career in basketball operations.

As a Ticketing & Operations Intern, graduate student Nikkel Powell plays a key role in managing ticketing services and supporting event-day operations for Georgia State Athletics. She oversees ticket operations, ensures equipment is functioning properly, and assists fans with any issues that arise. Nikkel also contributes to team meetings and planning efforts, helping deliver a seamless and enjoyable game day experience for all attendees.