University of Mary Hardin–Baylor



Lester J. Sombito

Assistant Professor

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Mayborn College of Health Sciences

School of Exercise and Sport Science

lsombito@umhb.edu

254-295-4833

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy

Concordia University – Chicago, December 2015

Major: Leadership in Sports Management

Dissertation: Collegiate Athletics: An investigation into athletic persistence of freshman student-athletes participating in NCAA Division-III varsity athletic programs.

Master of Education

University of Texas at Austin, May 2002

Major: Kinesiology / Emphasis: Sport Management

Bachelor of Arts

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, May 1996

Major: Religion & Sociology

TEACHING POSITIONS

2015 – Present Assistant Professor

Mayborn College of Health Sciences

School of Exercise and Sport Science

University of Mary Hardin – Baylor (Belton, TX)

2016 – 2017 Adjunct Professor

Department of Health and Human Performance

Concordia University – Nebraska (Seward, NE)

2013 – 2015 Adjunct Professor

Exercise and Sport Science Department

University of Mary Hardin – Baylor (Belton, TX)

2005 – 2013 Faculty

Exercise and Sports Studies Department

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2010 – 2013 Instructor

Southwestern Athletics Department All Sports Camp

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

Summer 2007 & 2009 Instructor

Nike Tennis Camp

Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)

Summer 2003 – 2008 Instructor

Longhorn Tennis Camp

University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)

Fall 2007 Instructor

Exercise and Sport Science Department

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

Spring 2005 Faculty

Sports Management

Morningside College (Sioux City, IA)

2004 – 2005 Instructor

Four Seasons Health Club

The Health Club (Sioux City, IA)

2000 – 2002 Instructor

Community Education Program

Belton Independent School District (Belton, TX)

2000 – 2003 Volunteer Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach

Department of Athletics

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

Summer 2000 & 2001 Instructor

Crusader Tennis Camp

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

Summer 2000 Instructor

Summer Swim Program

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

COURSE ACTIVITY

University of Mary Hardin – Baylor

Undergraduate courses:

Sport Finance

Sociology of Sport

Sport Venue / Event Management

Sport Promotion/Marketing

Economics in Sport

Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science

Personal Health and Fitness

Coaching Theory

Advanced Cardiovascular Training

Exercise and Sport Science Practicum

Internship in Exercise Science

Freshman Seminar

Graduate courses:

Facility Management

Research Methods in Sport Administration

Southwestern University

Undergraduate:

Foundations of Kinesiology

Beginning Tennis

Intermediate /Advanced Tennis

Fit Camp(us)

Morningside College

Undergraduate:

Theory and Ethics of Coaching Athletes

Sports Promotion and Marketing

GUEST LECTURER

Sombito, L.J. (Spring 2013): Subjective Experiences in Physical Activity, Exercise & Sports Studies 46-192, Foundations of Exercise and Sports Studies (Undergraduate), Southwestern University.

Sombito, L.J. (Fall 2008): Coaching Tennis, Kinesiology 3332, Coaching Individual Sports (Undergraduate), Concordia University - Texas.

PUBLICATION

Sombito, L.J. (2019, January 31). The meaning of sport: Lessons learned from John Amaechi [Blog post]. Retrieved from

Sombito, L.J. (2018, April 4). Lessons from Sport: The building of a career [Blog post]. Retrieved from

Sombito, L.J. (2017, March, 7). Heart rate and exercise [Blog post]. Retrieved from

SPORT EXPERIENCE

May 2019 Official Scorer

NCAA Division III Women’s National Golf Tournament

Houston Sports Authority (Houston, TX)

March 2019 Marshal

World Golf Championship Dell Matchplay

Austin Country Club (Austin, TX)

May 2018 Official Scorer

NCAA Division II National Golf Tournament

Houston Sports Authority (Houston, TX)

2005 – 2013 Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach

Department of Athletics

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2010 – 2013 Sponsorship Coordinator

Southwestern University Department of Athletics - Pirate Golf Classic

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2010 – 2013 Marketing Committee member / Sponsorship Coordinator

Southwestern University Department of Athletics – Pirate Crew

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2010 – 2013 Camp Coordinator

Southwestern University Department of Athletics All Sports Camp

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2009 – 2012 Tournament Seeding Committee Member

Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tournament – Men & Women

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2008 – 2011 Regional Ranking Advisory Committee Member

National Collegiate Athletic Association - West Region - Men’s Tennis

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2008 – 2012 Awards Committee Member

Intercollegiate Tennis Association - West Region – Women’s Tennis

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2008 – 2009 Conference Tournament Committee Member

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2007-2008 Conference Tournament Chairman / Director

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2006 – 2007 Conference Tournament Committee Member

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2004 – 2005 Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach

Department of Athletics

Morningside College (Sioux City, IA)

2002 - 2003 Director of Intramural Sports

Student Development Office

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

2000 – 2003 Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach (Volunteer)

Athletics Department

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

2000 – 2001 Tennis Program Director

Community Education Program

Belton Independent School District (Belton, TX)

2000. Game Day / Sales Team member

Longhorns Ltd

Austin, TX

1998. Director

Summer Recreation Staff

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015 – Present Academic Advisor

Exercise and Sport Science Department

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

2013 - 2015 Coordinator Student Enrollment Services

East Williamson County Higher Education Center

Temple College (Hutto, TX)

2011 – 2013 Academic Advisor

Center for Academic Success

Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)

2003 – 2004 Admissions Counselor

Admissions and Recruiting Department

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

2000 – 2003 Residence Hall Director

Student Life Department

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

1996 – 1999 Admissions Counselor

Admissions and Recruiting Department

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)

SERVICE

University Involvement

Faculty Council Committee member, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2018-present

Student Success Collaborative (SSC) Leadership Team, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2017 - present

Faculty sponsor, Sport Industry Alliance student organization, 2018

Committee Chair, Admissions & Financial Aid, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2017 - present

Search Committee Member, University of Mary Hardin – Baylor Faculty member, 2017

Baskets for the Brave, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – Fall 2016

Faculty sponsor, UMHB Disc Golf Club, 2016

Hope for the Hungry volunteer, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – Spring 2016, 2017

Exercise & Sport Science Football tailgate, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – Fall 2016

Proctor, ACT testing (Westwood High School) – Spring 2014

Volunteer Counselor, Austin Chamber of Commerce – Financial Aid Saturday events, 2014

Search Committee Member, Southwestern University Athletics Strength & Conditioning Director, 2013

Student Sponsor, Southwestern University Athletics Marketing - Shopping Cart Parade, 2010 - 2013

Committee Member, Southwestern University Athletics Marketing Committee, 2010 – 2013

Academic Adviser, Southwestern University, 2011 – 2013

Committee Member, Southwestern University Diversity Enrichment Committee, 2009 – 2013

Search Committee Member, Southwestern University Swimming & Diving Coach, 2011

Search Committee Member, Southwestern University Men’s Lacrosse Coach, 2009

Committee Member, Southwestern University Student Life Staff Development Committee, 2006 – 2009

NCAA Leadership Conference Sponsor, Southwestern University, 2008 & 2012

Organization Advisor, Southwestern University Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 2005 – 2011

UMHB Alumni Association Committee Member, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2006-2009

Miss UMHB Judge, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2007

UMHB Summer Rec Staff Director, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1998

Professional

Football Career Conference attendee, Sport Management Worldwide, 2017 - present

Hockey Career Conference attendee, Sport Management Worldwide, 2017

Member, North American Society for Sports Management (NASSM), 2016 – Present

Sport Management Program Director, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Exercise & Sport Science, 2017

Dissertation Chair, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Department of Education, 2017

Member, United States Tennis Association, 2010 - 2014

Member, United States Professional Tennis Association, 1994 – 2013

Awards Committee Member, Intercollegiate Tennis Association – West Region, 2008 - 2012

Seeding Committee Member, Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tournament, 2009 - 2011

Regional Ranking Advisor, NCAA & Intercollegiate Tennis Association – West Region, 2008 - 2011

Conference Tournament Chairman / Director, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference – Men’s and Women’s tennis, 2008

Conference Tournament Committee Member, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference – Men’s and Women’s tennis, 2007 - 2009

Community / Church

College Class – Adult Bible Fellowship teacher, Central Baptist Church, 2019

Rhino University Instructor, Central Baptist Church, 2018

9th & 10th Grade Boys Sunday School Teacher, Central Baptist Church, 2014 – 2017

Vacation Bible School Preschool Recreation Leader, Summer 2016

Worship Pastor Search Committee Member, Central Baptist Church, 2015

Operation Christmas Child, Central Baptist Church, December 2014

Youth Advisory Task Force, City of Hutto, 2014 – 2015

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / MEMBERSHIPS

North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)

American Heart Association CPR/AED

Ministerial License

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