KYLE FREEMAN
Summary
Results-oriented sports professional with over 7 years of experience in high-volume recruiting and partnership management. Successfully recruited over 200 student-athletes nationwide while building trust with athletes and their families. Expertise in NCAA compliance, NIL regulations, and program development, driving results in competitive environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hockey Team Experience Administrator
Team Travel Source
Louisville
03.2024 - Current
- Manage client relationships and logistics for 141 events annually across multiple sports, enhancing partnership satisfaction.
- Serve as primary point of contact for teams, hotel partners, VIPs, and event producers, ensuring seamless experiences.
- Collaborated with sales and leadership to prospect and onboard new clients, expanding business opportunities.
Head of Recruitment & Player Development
University of Louisville Rugby
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Rebuilt program from unranked to a National Championship roster of 53 athletes within 3 years through strategic recruiting.
- Successfully recruited over 200 committed student-athletes nationwide, ensuring full-time enrollment and competition.
- Led initiatives that improved the average GPA from 2.5 to 3.6, demonstrating commitment to student-athlete development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2025
Skills
Accomplishments
- TTS Best Performer Q1 2025 – Awarded by leadership to top quarterly performers
- TTS Team Player 2026 – Annual company-wide award voted by all employees, given to one person per year
- University of Louisville MVP
- Sharks Academy Most Valuable Performer
Affiliations
- University of Louisville, SPAD Executive Board
- Kentucky Rugby Youth Executive Board Member
- CARDS Leadership
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Hockey Team Experience Administrator
Team Travel Source
03.2024 - Current
Head of Recruitment & Player Development
University of Louisville Rugby
01.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration
University of Louisville