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Rashard Hall is a husband, father, author, and former collegiate and professional athlete known for his work in the Player Development industry. As an All-American football player and one of the most decorated defensive backs in Clemson Football history, Hall ranks in the top five for interceptions, turnovers, tackles, games started, and most consecutive games with an interception. As the epitome of a scholar-athlete, Hall now holds three degrees, including an MBA, and has leveraged his academic and athletic experiences to empower athletes for professional success.

With his extensive experience in the corporate and professional sports industries, Hall has dedicated his career to creating initiatives that have led to 100% career placement for 167 athletes and valuable career experiences for hundreds more. He also teaches Sports Entrepreneurship and has authored “The Scholar-AthELITE,” a book encouraging athletes to become leaders. Hall is a respected figure in player development and education, serving on boards for the NFL and Clemson’s MBA program.

“My calling is to awaken athletes and leaders to their inherent greatness and influence. I provide transformative experiences that help them realize their potential and believe in their ability to change the world.”

– Rashard

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Rashard helped me in many different ways during my time at Paw Journey. The main thing I think that affected me the most is my ability to sell myself in an interview and how to present my self to other people. I’ve been in multiple interviews since my time with Rashard and all have been successful.
James Edwards, Jax State Football – Grad Assistant

Rashard was an exceptional leader during my time as a student-athlete at Clemson. He organized numerous networking events and offered guidance on internship opportunities, ultimately helping me secure a position at the company where I still work today. Beyond his professional expertise, Rashard is a genuinely caring individual who is deeply committed to the success of his student-athletes, both on and off the field.

Alex Spence, Cisco Systems – Cloud & AI Infrastructure Account Executive

He always provided the necessary resources for me to develop my interest. He was helpful by introducing me to industry experts to learn about career choices. He was willing to help me develop in all facets of life by providing mentorship, advice, and resources to improve my overall well being.

Luke Price, Zimmer Biomet – Medical Device Sales Rep

My experience working with Rashard throughout my time in college was second to none. From the time I was able to meet Rashard to the time I left the university, he was a huge help in my professional development but also a fantastic example of the type of man I and many others wanted to be. From the countless opportunities for growth to all of the working experience opportunities, my time with Rashard truly changed my life for the better and helped me become the man I needed to become both on and off the field.

Mike Jones Jr

Rashard was a fantastic resource and mentor to me during my time on the Clemson Football team. He taught me valuable skills through professional development, networking, financial literacy, and much more that has helped me excel in my professional journey.

Carson Donnelly, The Garland Company – Territory Manager

Rashard is a unique human being. His experience in the space and Rolodex of connections are both unmatched. He holds himself to an extremely high standard and is beyond passionate about helping young people develop their careers.

Milan Richard, Chif-Fil-A – Executive Director

I worked directly with Rashard Hall when I was a player at Clemson and he was a director of PAW Journey. Seeing a guy who had been in my shoes and find success off the field when the air went out of the ball was very encouraging as a young man finding his way. He was an example of professionalism in all aspects and went out of his way to make sure you were equipped with everything you needed to find success in any field you were interested in. On top of all of that, he was an unbelievable mentor, friend, and ambassador of what Manhood should look like.

James Skalski, University of Oklahoma – Coach

Rashard is a great example of what a professional development director should be. He thinks outside the box and generates great ideas that people can build on and use to propel their careers.

Judah Davis, MGC Sports – VP of Marketing & Player Development

Rashard is one of the elite few within college athletics who truly cares about what is best for the Athlete and works to help them find what is best for them. He was wonderful to work with at Clemson, and I cannot wait to see how impacts the lives of future athletes for the better.

Justin Falcinelli, College Football Players Association – Vice President

Rashard acted as mentor during my time with Clemson, helping me find direction for my future career. Everyone always says football/student athlete skills translate well to the working world, but he helped show me how to practically apply that in the business setting. Rashard helped guide me through the uncertainty as I was trying to determine what it is I wanted to do after football.

Austin Spence, Cisco – Account Development Representative

Rashard helped me with my communication skills and interviewing skills. It wouldn’t have my Job right now if it wasn’t for his resume help and interviewing help.

Jacob Edwards, Cintas – Eyewash Services & Sales Rep

Rashard was a great career and professional development director during my time at Clemson, but an even better person. Rashard truly cares about making an impact in scholar athletes lives and making sure that their identity is bigger than football. I’m thankful for the privilege to have had Rashard during my time with Clemson Football and know he’ll succeed in his new business venture!

Andrew Roberts, Hilton Head Capital Partners – Financial Advisor

Rashard was always one step ahead of every student athlete, and made sure that in the event of football not working out, they had a plan B. I truly believe he was one of the most valuable assets to the Clemson Football team. I landed my first job out of college with the help of Rashard. I would definitely not be where I am today without him.

Carter Groomes, Lima One Capital – Senior Sales Consultant

Rashard was a tremendous help throughout my athletic career in helping me grow as a man, and as an athlete. He prepared me for life after football and taught me what a successful business man looks like, and what it takes to get there. I’m very grateful for Rashard and all he has done for me.

BT Potter

Rashard did a great job giving me and my teammates opportunities to explore our interests outside of football. Being that football isn’t forever it was important to him to get us to recognize that and to start setting ourselves up for life after. Being around Rashard for sure opened my eyes to that and more.

Amari Rodgers
Rashard was very helpful in getting us ready for life after football. He was very detailed with his work, and always gave us many different introductions into new companies. His internship program was awesome and he was very helpful with putting together resumes.
Cannon Smith, SCDNR – Officer

Rashard cares about the players he’s having an impact on and the development of life after football. Rashard and Jeff Davis created something that changed the future for not only Clemson Football, but all collegiate athletics. For the first time in history it felt like more than just playing for a team that wanted to see you win as a player. But a team that wanted to see you win in life after sports.

Tristan Walliser, Mind Over Matter Wellness – Sports Performance Coach

Rashard is the prime example of caring for others more than himself. He genuinely wanted the best for everyone and went out of his way to help not only the 5 star recruits, but also the fourth string walk-on. Rashard carried himself very professionally, but never in an intimidating manner where people couldn’t relate to him.

Hall Morton, Strickland Trading – Trader

Rashard Hall has earned everything he has today. He works extremely hard is very organized as a professional.

Baylon Spector, Buffalo Bills – Player

Rashard played a major role in helping me make the transition from a student athlete to a businessman. When it was time for me to start to apply for internships and explore future job opportunities I became extremely nervous, and at times concerned that I was not prepared to go out into the “real world”. Like many of my other teammates most of my life was consumed by sports and academics so I did not gain the exposure of working a part time job prior to graduating college. Rashard did an amazing job at helping me understand and articulate the intangible qualities that I’ve gained from being a student athlete at a high-level and And showed me specific examples of how my experiences through being a student athlete not only prepared me for my future job, but often separates me from other job candidates. Rashard’s knowledge and passion helped me gain the confidence I needed to get the internships and ultimately the job I wanted. Rashard’s genuine passion for seeing student athletes succeed plays a huge role in the results that come from working with him. I am extremely thankful for the effort he put forth in preparing me for where I am today.

Seth Pennar, Mitchell and Stark – Earthwork Foreman

Rashard did more than fill a role in his position as a career and development director. He went above and beyond to help his student athletes be prepared when the game came to an end, constantly providing us opportunity and encouraging us to chase our career rather than waiting for it to fall in our laps. Rashard Hall is exactly what we needed in our pursuit for a career after football.

Cole Renfrow, Blink Lighting – Owner

For me, Rashard Hall helped me build confidence in my professionalism and life in general. I came into college as a reserved kid with no true vision for my life. Through Rashard’s mentorship and professional development opportunities. I was able to graduate college with confidence and vision to impact the world as a world class man and world class leader.

Rashard Hall’s work as an integral member of P.A.W. Journey is truly one to marvel. Over his time with P.A.W Journey he facilitated countless internship opportunities, interviews, and job opportunities for hundreds of players. Not only that, he cultivated and maintained relationships with business executives and leaders to provide those opportunities for his players.

Joshua Jackson, Chris Church Episcopal School – Middle School Mathematics Teacher, Varsity Football Coach, Clemson Board of Visitors

Rashard Hall is a great example of taking the lessons you learn in life and sharing with others. He was a person I could look for sound advice from all throughout college and even after! He was always the first to provide help or get anything you needed to succeed, and I will always be grateful for his help!

Cade Stewart, Grey Gold Concrete – Project Manager

Rashard worked an amazing job as a Paw Journey director. My peers and I grew as benefited tremendously from the guidance and instruction of Rashard as he assisted in professional development and growing as well-rounded men as well. Rashard is not only an incredible teacher, but he is also a compassionate leader.

Malcolm Greene, University of Virginia Football – Student Athlete

Rashard has made a tremendous impact on my life, professionally and personally. Rashard is a servant leader who consistently finds ways to elevate and enhance the lives of those around him. Rashard’s guidance, support, experience, and hard work allowed me to have an extraordinary transition from college football into the business world.

Patrick McClure, Impact Performance Team – President

Rashard is one of the elite few within college athletics who truly cares about what is best for the Athlete and works to help them find what is best for them. He was wonderful to work with at Clemson, and I cannot wait to see how impacts the lives of future athletes for the better.

Chad Smith, Tsunami X – Business Development Manager

Rashard was passionate about pouring into the younger generation of athletes, and I was a byproduct of it. With his open-door policy, he was more than willing to connect with you personally and help you achieve the goals you wanted to achieve. Rashard made it a priority of his to connect you with companies that match your interests and prepare you for the interviews, connections, and relationships that would develop.

Hamp Greene V, Elliott Davis, LLC / Former Scholar-Athlete – Accounting Advisory Consultant

When I started working with Rashard, I had no idea what it took to successfully network and land a great job. Less than a year later, I found myself accepting a dream job as a Financial Analyst in New York City. Without Rashard’s mentorship and coaching, I wouldn’t be where I am today!

Pat Godfrey Jr, IEX Exchange – Business Development

Rashard Hall embodies excellence in everything that he does. His altruistic nature is exactly what is needed as a professional development director. He has shown himself as willing to work harder for you then you will work for yourself, and it doesn’t get any better than that.

Jedidiah Davis, Adobe – Account Executive

Rashard from the very beginning was extremely committed to the student athletes at Clemson. He proved his commitment by providing athletes like myself an opportunity to participate in career based initiatives. He was very intentional in learning our passions and helping to align that with a career after finishing playing football. I have nothing but positive words for Rashard and my experience being able to work with him.

Will Brown, Globus Medical – Spine Specialist / Med Sales

Rashard has been a great role model and mentor, not only helping scholar-athletes discover opportunities, but providing an example of what excellence looks like. He has been consistent in providing feedback and also staying connected with former scholar-athletes.

Kendall Joseph, iRhythm Technologies – Key Account Manager

From my honest opinion Rashard is one of the few people that I’ve come across that can take any situation or opportunity and raise their performance to a higher level. His involvement at Clemson truly raised the level of performance in all aspects of off the field matters for both me and many other teammates.

Rashard Hall has been instrumental and shaping my career trajectory and professional growth. His unwavering support and guidance during my school years were invaluable, particularly his expertise and interview preparation and his proactive efforts and connecting me with a diverse range of companies. Thanks to Rashard I was able to explore career options beyond sports and secure valuable internship opportunities that have profoundly impacted my professional journey.

Chris Register, GE Healthcare – Account Manager

Rashard was an example of what it meant for us to transition gracefully into other passions once the game of football was over. He also was instrumental in helping equip me with the resources to leverage football into building my future beyond the game with his career development programming. All in all, definitely thankful that he chose to serve in this way because it definitely prepared me to go out and be successful in this world.

Darien Rencher, Entrepreneur – Content Creator/ Sports Media/ Brand Owner

Rashard was instrumental in the launching of my career. He helped me get my first job in the medical device space with Smith&Nephew. And several years later, he helped me get a second job with Stryker. He has excellent knowledge of many fields and has a fantastic network.

Zach Giella, Molli Surgical – Product Sales Specialist

Rashard has significantly contributed to my professional development in various ways. He encouraged me to attend networking events and helped me prepare for them, pushing me out of my comfort zone. It’s honestly a no-brainer to let Rashard Hall help you grow professionally!

Denzel Johnson, Happy Hunters Agency – Owner

Rashard personifies excellence in every facet of the word. He goes above and beyond in everything he does. During my time at Clemson, Rashard was vital in my development as a man off the field. The opportunities I was provided through Rashard’s work in PAW Journey was truly life changing and eye opening for me, and for that, I am so grateful.

Drew Swinney, Clemson Football – Offensive Player Development

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In “THE SCHOLAR-ATHELITE,” Rashard Hall presents a comprehensive guide for student-athletes aiming to achieve excellence both in their sport and in their professional lives. By using the resources and relationships available during their college years, athletes can set themselves up for lifelong success.

This book empowers student-athletes to recognize their potential for greatness beyond sports. Hall challenges readers to take control of their destinies, urging them to make proactive decisions and embrace personal growth in areas such as life skills, career development, and professional networking.

Through Hall’s insights and experiences as an All-American athlete in a Division 1 program, readers discover the transformative power of leveraging their unique skill sets as student-athletes. From overcoming adversity to cultivating a strong support network, “THE SCHOLAR-ATHELITE” equips athletes at all levels – high school, college, and professional – with the tools they need to thrive in both athletic and professional realms.

This book is essential reading for student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, and student-athlete development professionals alike. With its practical advice and inspirational message, “THE SCHOLAR-ATHELITE” is poised to become a cornerstone resource for those committed to achieving excellence in sports and beyond.