Exploring Sport Leaders’ Sensemaking And Enactment Of Inclusive Leadership,
2025
Temple University
Exploring Sport Leaders’ Sensemaking And Enactment Of Inclusive Leadership, Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Dahlin, Janelle Wells, Erika Gray
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
While diversity, inclusion, and leadership shape individual behaviors and organizational culture, historically they have been researched as independent theoretical streams. Examining these lines has been fruitful to advance our understanding of diversity, inclusion, and leadership separately; however, we lack an understanding of how leaders understand and engage in inclusive leadership. Thus, this study explores how college sport leaders make sense of and enact inclusive leadership. Through 16 semi-structured interviews with senior-level athletic administrators we constructed four themes: fostering employees’ uniqueness, strengthening team belongingness, learning centered development, and actioning values-based care. This work both bolsters and extends Korkmaz and colleagues’ (2022) …
House Rules: Athlete, Coach, And Staff Perspectives On The Shifting Ncaa Landscape,
2025
University of Oklahoma
House Rules: Athlete, Coach, And Staff Perspectives On The Shifting Ncaa Landscape, Daniel Springer
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
The House settlement is an inflection point in NCAA Division I athletics, ushering in a new model of institutional revenue sharing, roster regulation, and athlete compensation. While legal and financial analyses dominate public discourse, less is known about how these shifts are understood by those working and competing within athletic departments. This study draws on narrative analysis of interviews with 11 athletes, coaches, and staff across five anonymized Power 4 institutions to examine how the House settlement is being interpreted as it takes effect. Three narrative foci emerged: 1) financial prioritization and resource allocation, 2) shifting culture, relationships, and meaning, …
The Impact Of Geographic And Community Diversity On The Transitionary Experiences Of International College Athletes,
2025
Clemson University
The Impact Of Geographic And Community Diversity On The Transitionary Experiences Of International College Athletes, Marek Taškár, Chris Corr, Nicole Sellars, Sarah Stokowski, Karina Jolly, Trevor Bopp
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
International college athletes migrating to the United States for athletic competition encounter unique challenges such as language barriers, cultural adjustment, and familial detachment. These obstacles can hinder international college athletes’ transition compared to those of domestic athletes. While supportive programming and personnel have been illustrated to ease the transition and foster acculturation among international college athletes, the impact of the geographic location of an institution may impact the acculturation process for international college athletes. Given the importance of acculturation to athletic and academic success, this study examined how cultural diversity within communities hosting NCAA member institutions affects international college athletes’ …
Examining The Evolution Of Coaches Issues In Interscholastic Sport,
2025
University of Dubuque
Examining The Evolution Of Coaches Issues In Interscholastic Sport, Tyler J. Ratts, Eric W. Forsyth, Zachary C. T. Evans, James E. Johnson, Michael Fraina, Warren A. Whisenant
Global Sport Business Journal
Central to interscholastic athletic programs are coaches who directly affect the developmental outcomes experienced by student-athletes through their participation (Blanton et al., 2024; Grant, 2024; O’Boyle, 2014). Forsyth et al. (2022) analyzed the key issues perceived by athletic administrators to affect the coaching position, with Coaches Education rated as the single most important issue and Finding Coaches and Retaining Coaches also deemed to be of very high importance. Over time, the coaching role has continued to evolve, as increased role demands (Ratts, 2025), changing stakeholder expectations (Johnson et al., 2019; Stoffer et al., 2021), and growing burnout and turnover (Martin …
The Athlete’S Nil Playbook: The Complete Guide To Owning And Profiting From Your Name, Image, And Likeness,
2025
Indiana University - Bloomington
The Athlete’S Nil Playbook: The Complete Guide To Owning And Profiting From Your Name, Image, And Likeness, Kelly Brummett
Global Sport Business Journal
This review discusses The Athlete's NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness. Though aimed at high school and college students and their parents, the book is a practical guide for anyone interested in learning more about and navigating the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) marketplace. With examples from current and former student-athletes' lived experiences, Dosh offers guidance for developing a personal brand, contacting sponsors, and seeking NIL opportunities beyond social media marketing. In addition, Dosh shares her legal experience to highlight potentially one-sided contract terms and key questions to ask before signing …
Stay To Play: Multi-Level Stakeholders And Motivation In Youth Sports Tourism,
2025
College of Charleston
Stay To Play: Multi-Level Stakeholders And Motivation In Youth Sports Tourism, Brumby Mcleod, Ph.D., John Grady, Ph.D.
Proceedings of the Recreation Experience Community Network Research Symposium
In this study, the stay to play model of hosting elite youth sports events was investigated by exploring the various stakeholder perspectives in staging youth sport events, specifically soccer. This research explored the motivations and gaps among the event organizers, the housing authorities (booking agencies), governing bodies and leagues, as well as the destination marketing organization. This study explored the relationship, unique value proposition, and gaps between the services provided by the stay to play organizers and participants. By exploring these concepts, a better understanding of the stay to play model is achieved, and destination marketers and management associations can …
Perceived Value Of Sport And Recreation In Aruba: Resident Perceptions Of Health, Lifestyle, And Physical Activity,
2025
University of South Carolina
Perceived Value Of Sport And Recreation In Aruba: Resident Perceptions Of Health, Lifestyle, And Physical Activity, Stephen L. Shapiro, Andy Gillentine, Jo-Anne Croes, John Wardlaw
Proceedings of the Recreation Experience Community Network Research Symposium
Sport and recreation play an important role in shaping community well-being, particularly in small island nations where health and tourism are integrated. This study examines how Aruban residents perceive the value of sport and recreation and how these perceptions vary based on the type of activity and children’s participation in these activities. A mixed-methods design was used across two phases. Phase I employed focus groups with residents, educators, and government stakeholders to explore themes of health, community impact, and education. Findings emphasized concerns over inactivity and identified sport and recreation as essential to promoting healthy lifestyles, sense of community, and …
High Turnover On The Menu - Understanding Post-Covid Employee Retention Rates Within Public Assembly Venues In New York City,
2025
Liberty University
High Turnover On The Menu - Understanding Post-Covid Employee Retention Rates Within Public Assembly Venues In New York City, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study explores food and beverage employee turnover rates within sport venues in New York City. The topic holds public interest due to the documented correlation between guest satisfaction and employee satisfaction. It is ethical and feasible, focusing on real-world management challenges in the hospitality industry. By narrowing the scope to a specific population, the study aims to provide actionable insights into employee retention in a post-Covid landscape.
Ai In Hospitality - Guest Satisfaction With Humanoid Robot (Aura) At The Las Vegas Sphere,
2025
Liberty University
Ai In Hospitality - Guest Satisfaction With Humanoid Robot (Aura) At The Las Vegas Sphere, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
Our topic focuses on guest satisfaction with the increasing use of AI in hospitality. The article “A.I. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence” shows how AI improves guest satisfaction and their overall experience. The Sphere in Las Vegas uses AI heavily in large-scale events, making it an ideal focus. We will use surveys and interviews with guests that could provide insight into satisfaction with AI (Figure 1). The questions we would use only gather opinions, staying within ethical standards. Focusing on one venue keeps the proposal manageable while offering valuable insight into how guests perceive AI in hospitality and tourism.
Balancing Pressure And Support - Examining Burnout And Mental Health In Teenage Athletes,
2025
Liberty University
Balancing Pressure And Support - Examining Burnout And Mental Health In Teenage Athletes, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
Analyzing the relationship between coaching styles and athlete burnout. It is an important and interesting topic because over the last few years participation in youth sports has dropped, this is an issue because sports teach valuable lessons. The topic is plausible because it can survey athletes and use that information to help.
Development Pathways In Soccer - A Comparative Study Of U.S. Academies, Ncaa Programs, And European Systems,
2025
Liberty University
Development Pathways In Soccer - A Comparative Study Of U.S. Academies, Ncaa Programs, And European Systems, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study seeks to compare the soccer development pathways of U.S. youth club academy systems, NCAA collegiate programs, and European youth club academy systems. Along with this, the research aims to identify what creates a factor of success. Additionally, it will focus on what specifically the club and college systems are doing collectively to develop their rosters. This comparison offers value in that it provides cumulative information on the biggest developmental soccer programs in the world. Additionally, it brings to light the differences amongst the pathways to better showcase factors of success and allow for future improvements to be made …
Exploring Fan Engagement Strategies In Ncaa Division I Athletics - A Descriptive Study,
2025
Liberty University
Exploring Fan Engagement Strategies In Ncaa Division I Athletics - A Descriptive Study, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
College athletic programs live off the support of their passionate fans. Whether lifelong supporters or casual viewers, these fans help keep programs thriving. Despite strong environments and culture, some schools struggle to maintain fan engagement year after year. This study seeks to understand what top Division I programs do to keep fans engaged through attendance, financial giving, and viewership. The findings aim to address the problem of unengaged fans and help build stronger, more successful athletic programs.
Flipping Commitments - Exploring Factors Behind College Football Recruiting De-Commitments,
2025
Liberty University
Flipping Commitments - Exploring Factors Behind College Football Recruiting De-Commitments, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
While recruiting de-commitments are widely reported in the media, there is little scholarly research on their causes and implications. This study will help fill that gap by analyzing the factors influencing de-commitments in Power Four football.
From Snacks To Seats - Examining The Influence Of Concessions On Return Attendance For Liberty University Hockey,
2025
Liberty University
From Snacks To Seats - Examining The Influence Of Concessions On Return Attendance For Liberty University Hockey, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study will explore the correlation between attendees’ levels of satisfaction with concessions at Liberty University men’s club sports D1 hockey games and their return attendance at future games. The insights derived from this research will inform collegiate hockey programs’ event concessions and attendance practices.
From Tradition To Transaction - The Role Of Nil In Shaping College Football Recruiting Culture,
2025
Liberty University
From Tradition To Transaction - The Role Of Nil In Shaping College Football Recruiting Culture, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study assesses how current changing rules with NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and revenue sharing are impacting the recruiting world—specifically how they influence prospective NCAA Division I football student-athlete decision-making. The topic is timely and ethical, addressing how recruiting strategies and athlete priorities are shifting due to evolving NCAA policies. It has drawn attention from fans, staff, and athletes, and even reached the Supreme Court, making it a relevant and impactful area of inquiry.
Leadership, Culture, And Sustained Success - Comparative Case On Belichick's Patriots And Reid's Chiefs,
2025
Liberty University
Leadership, Culture, And Sustained Success - Comparative Case On Belichick's Patriots And Reid's Chiefs, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study examines how transformational leadership and organizational culture contribute to long-term success in the NFL, focusing on two exceptional franchises: the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick and the Kansas City Chiefs under Andy Reid. By using the Multi-Factor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) and the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI), the research analyzes leadership behaviors and cultural values through player interviews, press conferences, NFL Films, and archival data. The rationale is to understand how leadership and culture—not just talent or tactics—drive sustained excellence in professional sports, offering insights applicable to both sports and non-sports organizations.
Nil And Gender Equality In Division 1 Athletics - Intergrating Institutional Support, Marketplace Dynamics, And Athlete Earnings,
2025
Liberty University
Nil And Gender Equality In Division 1 Athletics - Intergrating Institutional Support, Marketplace Dynamics, And Athlete Earnings, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study explores gender-based disparities in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities within Division I athletics, focusing on differences in institutional support and funding. The rationale highlights the unequal distribution of NIL earnings between male and female athletes and the need for more equitable access. By examining both quantitative earnings data and qualitative athlete perceptions, the study aims to promote fairer NIL practices across collegiate sports.
Private Equity And Llc Models In College Athletics - Emerging Revenue Strategies In The Power Four,
2025
Liberty University
Private Equity And Llc Models In College Athletics - Emerging Revenue Strategies In The Power Four, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
Prompted by the University of Kentucky’s formation of a not-for-profit LLC as a revenue strategy, this study investigates the impact and future implications of LLCs and private equity in NCAA athletic departments. The rationale is rooted in the growing financial pressures and opportunities following the House settlement, with athletic directors seeking innovative ways to generate revenue. This research aims to understand how these models affect revenue generation and distribution across Power Four programs.
Social Media Behaviors & In-Person Attendance - A Mixed-Methods Study Of Small-Market Nba Teams,
2025
Liberty University
Social Media Behaviors & In-Person Attendance - A Mixed-Methods Study Of Small-Market Nba Teams, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study examines how social media behavior influences attendance at small-market NBA games. Social media behavior is categorized into two areas: marketing and fan engagement. The rationale stems from the inconsistency in attendance among small-market teams and the lack of research focused on these markets. Understanding how digital engagement affects live attendance can help teams refine their marketing strategies and boost ticket sales.
Social Media Marketing And Fan Engagement - A Quantitative Study Of Nba Strategies,
2025
Liberty University
Social Media Marketing And Fan Engagement - A Quantitative Study Of Nba Strategies, Liberty University
Sport Leadership Summit
This study investigates how different forms of social media marketing—specifically pictures, graphics, and reels—impact fan engagement in the NBA. As digital platforms increasingly replace traditional media, understanding which strategies most effectively engage fans is crucial for sports organizations. The study is grounded in existing research and uses Instagram analytics to assess engagement metrics, offering practical insights for marketing teams.
