2026 Conference Archive
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Bolded and Underlined Session Titles Include Downloadable Slides. Not all sessions have slides.
Pre-Conference Virtual Recordings
The Impact of High School Athletic Participation on Career Readiness of Neurodivergent Students
Mark E. Moore, American Public University System
Lana Huberty, Concordia University
Funding Research Challenges and their Implications to Sport Management as a Scientific Discipline
Mark E. Moore, American Public University System
Lana Huberty, Concordia University
Sport Management: Who and What are We?
John Wilson, Howard Payne University
Unmasking the Professoriate: Developing an Archetypal Framework for Sport Management Faculty
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Christopher Janson, University of North Florida
John Vincent, University of Alabama
Integrating Artificial Intelligence Tools to Redefine Engagement and Critical Thinking in Sport Management Higher Education
Sandhya Manjunath, James Madison University
Let the Games Begin: Teaching Sport Sales through National Competition
Timothy Liptrap, Nichols College
TOP Program: A Digital Badge Program for Student-Athlete Career Development and Post-Graduation Readiness
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Shujin Zhong, University of North Florida
Tara Sunquist, University of North Florida
Reconnecting Youth from Title 1 Schools with the Outdoors: How Environmental Education Can Transform Sport and Recreation Management
Minyong Lee, North Carolina A&T State University
Trent Larson, North Carolina A&T State University
From Physical Education to Professional Practice: Tracing the Evolution and Identity of Sport Management Education
Matthew Ruckman, New England College
Climbing the Educational Ladder: Through the Lens of Deans & Administrators
Heath W. Hooper, Shorter University
Damon Andrew, Florida State University
Mike Ross, Wichita State University
Lisa Jellum, University of West Georgia
Pedagogical Innovations in the Age of Generative AI
Kimberly D. Bynum, Flagler College
Wendy T. Gillis, University of North Florida
Internship Program Design: Is Your Curriculum Staying Current with Sport Industry Needs?
Susan B. Foster, Sport Business Consulting, LLC
Sport Participation for Academic Credit? Expert Perspectives on Curriculum, Assessment, and Legitimacy
Courtney Carter, Campbellsville University
Nicole Sellars, Troy University
Using Longitudinal Data to Assess Grit: Establishing a Baseline Understanding
Katharine Burakowski, St. John Fisher University
John Magliocca, St. John Fisher University
Defining Sport Management by Contrast: Mapping and Comparison of U.S. Sport Degrees
Liz Byham, Troy University
Unseen Efforts, Unequal Burdens: Examining Invisible Labor Among Women Faculty in Business Schools
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Michelle Woodhouse, Flagler College
Blen Solomon, Flagler College
Dana Hart, Flagler College
Paula Seymour, Flagler College
Digital Literacy in Action: Exploring AI Tools for Teaching, Learning, and Professional Presence
Alyssa Czarnecki, Endicott College
Integration of a Paralympic Literacy Module into Sport Management Curriculum
Irina Berry, University of Tennessee
Rob Hardin, University of Tennessee
Josh Pate, Lees-McRae College
A Professor in the Dugout? Student Success through Faculty Involvement in Collegiate Sports
Francis Klose, Rosemont College
Engaging and Resonating with Target Audiences: Telling the Brand Story of the UNF Sport Data Analytics Lab
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Wanyong Choi, University of North Florida
Han Soo Kim, University of North Florida
Publishing, Reviewing, and Editing in Sport Management Education as Part of our Long March to Legitimacy
Michael A. Odio, University of Cincinnati
Emily Plunkett, University of Florida
Chris Corr, Clemson University
Reflecting on the Literature Review: Gender, Ethnicity, and Age Biases in Student Evaluation of Teaching
Cynthia Willming, University of Florida
From Comprehension to Independence: Supporting Complex Disciplinary Reading in Higher Education in the Age of AI
Michella Basas, Flager College
Integrating Ticket Sales into the Sport Management Curriculum
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
Nicholas Zoroya, Wayne State University
Brandon Podgorski, Abilene Christian University
The Faculty Athletics Representative as a Resource in Advancing Sport Management Education
G. Clayton Stoldt, Wichita State University
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Rob Hardin, University of Tennessee
Jessica Siegele, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Preserving the Game: How Sport Managers Prevent the Decline of Sport Participation in Golf
Robin Pietryk, North Carolina Wesleyan University
Connecting Theory to Practice: Broadening Global Perspectives in Sport Management Education
Peter Carton, Southern Methodist University
Sydney Hammit, Southern Methodist University
Deukmook Bae, Southern Methodist University
Bo Li, Southern Methodist University
Kevin Byon, Southern Methodist University
Belonging, Marginalization, and Mental Health: Exploring Faculty Retention in Sport Management
John J. Miller, University of North Florida
Elizabeth A. Gregg, University of North Florida
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Amanda Pascale, University of North Florida
Integrating Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Critical Thinking and Career Readiness in Sport Management Education (Panel)
Robyn Lubisco, Fairleigh Dickinson University
BerNadette Lawson-Williams, Johnson C. Smith University
Emily Dane-Staples, St. John Fisher University
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
(Moderator) Rennae Williams Stowe, Winston-Salem State University
Understanding the Value of COSMA Accreditation
Heath W. Hooper, Shorter University
Damon Andrew, Florida State University
Mike Ross, Wichita State University
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Beyond the Game and the Degree: A Model for Dual Transitions in College Athletics
Hannah R. Kloetzer, University of Florida
Molly Harry, University of Florida
Speaking the Same Game: Communication Training and Its Impact on Coaching Effectiveness and Team Performance
Timothy Hinchman, Georgia Southern University
Carrie Taylor, Midwestern State University
Sandra Shawver, Midwestern State University
Matthew O’Brien, Georgia Southern University
Leaning Into Your History in the Changing Sport Management Landscape
Jan Bethea, North Carolina State University
Heather Gilmour, Springfield College
The Collaborative Advantage: COSMA’s Network Effect in Sport Management Education
Heath W. Hooper, Shorter University
Michael A. Ross, Shorter University
Kyle Conkle, University of North Alabama
Connecting Curriculum to Career – Bridging the Gap
Allen Barclay, Flagler College
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Preparing for a Career in Sports Leadership: The Value of a Graduate Course Approach
Anthony V. DOnofrio, Endicott College
From Court to Classroom: Faculty Sport Participation and Student Success in Sport Management Programs
Katja Sonkeng, Towson University
Augustus Hallmon, James Madison University
Guy DeBrun, James Madison University
Raising the Bar(s) for Women’s Sports: The Impact of the Growing Number of Women’s Sports Bars
Chelsea Redger-Marquardt, Wichita State University
Taylin Fox, Wichita State University
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
G. Clayton Stoldt, Wichita State University
Results and Utility of the 2025 Sport Management Faculty Salary Survey
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
G. Clayton Stoldt, Wichita State University
Heather Alderman, Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
Leading to Last: Integrating Self-Care and Sustainable Management in Sport Leadership
Carly B. Baker, Endicott College
From Awareness to Application to Advocacy: A Framework for Innovative Sport Branding Education Utilizing Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) Design
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Suzanne Ehrlich, University of North Florida
John J. Miller, University of North Florida
Elizabeth A. Gregg, University of North Florida
Using Competitive Environments to Apply Academic Learning for Workforce Preparation
Brandon Podgorski, Abilene Christian University
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
Nicholas Zoroya, Wayne State University
Food Insecurity in Division I Athletics: A Comparative Study of Institutional Inequities and Their Implications for Sport Sociology in Sport Administration Education
Ashley Bowers, Louisiana State University
Keri Larsen, Southeastern Louisiana University
Playing With Faith: Understanding Religion's Role in the Sport Workplace
Cassidy Smestad, University of Tennessee
Sport Management Curriculum and Educational Philosophy in Japan: Comparison with COSMA Standards and UNF Practice
Masayuki Sano, University of North Florida
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Sport Management Students’ Perceptions of Exhaustion and Burnout
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
Bobby Berry, Wichita State University
Aleah Netherland, Wichita State University
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Sport Management Students through Career Design
Robyn Lubisco, Fairleigh Dickinson University
From Headlines to Lesson Plans: Integrating Current Sport Events into Sport Management Education through Problem- and Project-Based Learning
Dina Gentile, Endicott College
A Comparative Study of Domestic and International Collegiate Athletes’ Perception of Coach Credibility
Yagya Pokhrel, Troy University
Gi-Yong Koo, Troy University
Seonmi Ban, Jeollanmdo, Office of Education (from Troy University)
Leading with Awareness: How Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Drive Effective Leadership in Division I Collegiate Swimming
Stephanie Barnes, Troy University
Nicole Sellars, Troy University
Judy Van Doom, Troy University
Building Momentum: Developing an Esports Management Course to Launch a Program and/or Engage Students Across Campus
Dina Gentile, Endicott College
Building Impactful Partnerships: The Multilevel Benefits of Sport Management Programs Collaborating with Non-Profits
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Francesca Velandia, Protential Foundation
Tony Williams, Protential Foundation
Classroom Based Capstone in Sport Management: A Case Study in Continuous Improvement
Jay Jisha, The University of Tampa
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Student Learning Objective (SLO)-Focused Reflective Journaling: Design-Based Research on Course Improvement
Meredith P. Flaherty, Bowling Green State University
Emily Plunkett, University of Florida
Kelsey M. Garrison, University of Florida
Using Wix for Survey Creation and Data Collection
Christopher Atwater, Troy University
The Effectiveness of Corporate Sponsorship in Major League Soccer (MLS) Among the Hispanic Community
Jaime Orejan, Belmont Abbey College
Accreditation Errors: Learning from Mistakes
Charles L. Crowley, Catawba College
Emily Dane-Staples, St. John Fisher University
Heather Alderman, Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
Applying Experiential Learning at Mega Sporting Events to Enhance Career Readiness in Sport Management
Nicholas Zoroya, Wayne State University
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
Brandon Podgorski, Abilene Christian University
The Structure of Sport Management Doctoral Education in the U.S.
Kat Bonner, University of Tennessee
Ataberk Surenkok, University of Tennessee
Irina Berry, University of Tennessee
Anton Schulz, University of Tennessee
Cassidy Smestad, University of Tennessee
Jalen Livingston, University of Tennessee
Stay Plugged In: Exploring Esports and Sport Management Career Pathways
BerNadette Lawson-Williams, Johnson C. Smith University
John Cash, Johnson C. Smith University
Anthony Moore, Johnson C. Smith University
Tyrell Purse, Johnson C. Smith University
Kyanna Stokes, Johnson C. Smith University
The Sport Professionals Podcast
Edward J. Arner, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Kyle J. Brannigan, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
You are the Star! Mastering the Art of Effective Presentations
Robert P. Mathner, Troy University
Christina L. L. Martin, Belhaven University
Kyle Conkle, University of North Alabama
An Analysis of Sport Management Student Satisfaction
Bailey Lis, Troy University
SUNY Canton Sports Management Immersive Pedagogy: The Value of Applied Learning in the Sports Management Curriculum
Matt Metcalf, State University of New York at Canton
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Double Dipping Specialized and Institutional Accreditation Reporting (double session – 10:30AM – 11:40AM)
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Rebecca Gibbons, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Beyond the Classroom: Leveraging Campus Collaboration to Enhance Experiential Learning
David P. Hodge, Nichols College
Michael A. Ross, Shorter University
Brian Wendry, Nichols College
Team-Teaching in Sport Management: Implementation and Challenges
James T. Reese Jr., American Public University System
Brittany Jacobs, American Public University System
Brian Freeland, American Public University System
Scaffolded Active Learning Within a First-Year Sport Business Course
Brian D. Krohn, Indiana University Indianapolis
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Double Dipping Specialized and Institutional Accreditation Reporting (double session – 10:30AM – 11:40AM)
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Rebecca Gibbons, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Designing Holistic Study Abroad Experiences: Cultural Intelligence, Well-Being, and Pedagogy for Student Success
Chad Witkemper, Indiana State University
Craig Morehead, Indiana State University
Heather Abbott, Indiana State University
Hi there! I'm Your Sport Management Simulator
Emily Dane-Staples, St. John Fisher University
Becoming a Student Ready Sport Management Program
Amanda Zuschmidt, Lancaster Bible College
Tom Randolph, Lancaster Bible College
From Concept to Classroom in Four Months: Agile Strategies for Rapid Graduate Program Development in Sport Analytics
Andrew Mauldin, Lipscomb University
Randy Bostic, Lipscomb University
Student Satisfaction with Online Teaching Innovations: An Evaluation of Technology-Enhanced Learning Experiences
Rachel Silverman, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Chelsea Feusner, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Jane Grothaus, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Building a Regional Sport Business Conference from Scratch: Access, Industry Contact, and Student Development at Scale
Luke Mashburn, Georgia Highlands College
Michael A. Ross, Shorter University
Sport as a Lens for Social Inquiry: A Classroom Exploration
Chelsea Redger-Marquardt, Wichita State University
Taylin Fox, Wichita State University
Revisiting Best Practice in Exit Survey COSMA Accredited Programs
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Michael G. Fraina III, Farmingdale State University of New York
Nicole Sellars, Troy University
Exploring Well-Being and The Internship Experience in Sport Management
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Andrea Buenano, University of Miami
Elizabeth A. Gregg, University of North Florida
Melanie Sartore-Baldwin, East Carolina University
Group Projects: How do we Improve a Broken System?
Nick Swim, Georgia State University
Konadu Gyamfi, Georgia State University
Grace Kazmierski-Davie, Kennesaw State University
Building Course Apps for Experiential Learning: A Cost-Effective Simulation Model for Sport Management
Luke Mashburn, Georgia Highlands College
Lisa Jellum, Georgia Highlands College
Bridging Research and Relevance: Redefining Undergraduate Research Through Senior Project in Sport Management
Syndey Hammit, Southern Methodist University
Peter Carton, Southern Methodist University
Bo Li, Southern Methodist University
Deukmook Bae, Southern Methodist University
Kevin K. Byon, Southern Methodist University
The Rocking Chair Reflection: Focusing on Early Discovery of Career Paths
Courtney A. Beck, Florida State University
Michael Ross, Shorter University
Testing the Empirically Derived Bloom’s Wheel
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Rebecca Gibbons, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
The Proximity Paradox: When Access to Experience Isn’t Enough in Sport Management Education
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Taylor Behl, Flagler College
Matt Wilson, Flagler College
Brad Hernandez, Flagler College
It's All in How You Frame It: Teaching Sport Sociology and the Politics of Perspective with Framing Theory
Craig A. Morehead, Indiana State University
Sports Management in PA: Community Colleges, Course Offerings, and Consistency
Robert Hoffman, Pennsylvania State University Abington
Kyle Newman, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
A Strengths-Based Profile of Sport Management Graduate Students
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
Mike Ross, Wichita State University
Alexandra Lazarova, Wichita State University
Redesigning Sport Management Education: Purpose-Driven Learning and Cross-Level Collaboration for Academic, Personal, and Professional Success
Sherry Andre, Lynn University
Emma Steinweiss, Lynn University
Juan Carlos Vazquez-Valderas, Lynn University
Elizaveta Svitova, Lynn University
Nickolas K. Bruscargin, Lynn University
AJ Daluise, Lynn University
Keeping Student Engagement in Sport Management Courses Using Sport Memorabilia
Raymond Schneider, Bowling Green State University
Paul M. Pedersen, Indiana University Bloomington
An Examination of Undergraduate Sport Management Curriculum Structures Across Tennessee Institutions
Cathryn M. Arch, Cumberland University
Lucas Mashburn, Georgia Highlands College
Navigating Research Practices as Graduate Sport Management Students: The Issue of Miscitations in the Sport Literature
Enzo Fedato Ferreira, Clemson University
Benjamin Hinckfoot, Clemson University
Innhoo Baek, Clemson University
Skye Arthur-Banning, Clemson University
The Sport Management Pre-Internship Seminar: An Essential Part of the Internship Process
Robert Case, Old Dominion University
Exploring AI Integration in Sport Management Curriculum: A Mixed-Methods Study
Yoseph Mamo, Old Dominion University
Teaching Economic Resilience: Lessons from Global Shocks in Sport and Business
Ben Solomon, Flagler College
Welcome & Acknowledgments
On behalf of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation, Executive Director Heather Alderman, COSMA’s Board of Directors & Board of Commissioners, and Flagler College, we would like to thank you for attending the 2026 COSMA Conference. Please enjoy yourselves and we hope you find value in the numerous speakers, panels, and presentations that are a part of this year’s Conference. Thank you for attending and welcome to #COSMA2026!
Thank you to our host, supporters, and sponsors!
Pre-Conference Virtual Recordings
The Impact of High School Athletic Participation on Career Readiness of Neurodivergent Students
Mark E. Moore, American Public University System
Lana Huberty, Concordia University
Funding Research Challenges and their Implications to Sport Management as a Scientific Discipline
Mark E. Moore, American Public University System
Lana Huberty, Concordia University
Sport Management: Who and What are We?
John Wilson, Howard Payne University
Unmasking the Professoriate: Developing an Archetypal Framework for Sport Management Faculty
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Christopher Janson, University of North Florida
John Vincent, University of Alabama
Integrating Artificial Intelligence Tools to Redefine Engagement and Critical Thinking in Sport Management Higher Education
Sandhya Manjunath, James Madison University
Let the Games Begin: Teaching Sport Sales through National Competition
Timothy Liptrap, Nichols College
TOP Program: A Digital Badge Program for Student-Athlete Career Development and Post-Graduation Readiness
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Shujin Zhong, University of North Florida
Tara Sunquist, University of North Florida
Reconnecting Youth from Title 1 Schools with the Outdoors: How Environmental Education Can Transform Sport and Recreation Management
Minyong Lee, North Carolina A&T State University
Trent Larson, North Carolina A&T State University
From Physical Education to Professional Practice: Tracing the Evolution and Identity of Sport Management Education
Matthew Ruckman, New England College
Climbing the Educational Ladder: Through the Lens of Deans & Administrators
Heath W. Hooper, Shorter University
Damon Andrew, Florida State University
Mike Ross, Wichita State University
Lisa Jellum, University of West Georgia
Pedagogical Innovations in the Age of Generative AI
Kimberly D. Bynum, Flagler College
Wendy T. Gillis, University of North Florida
Internship Program Design: Is Your Curriculum Staying Current with Sport Industry Needs?
Susan B. Foster, Sport Business Consulting, LLC
Sport Participation for Academic Credit? Expert Perspectives on Curriculum, Assessment, and Legitimacy
Courtney Carter, Campbellsville University
Nicole Sellars, Troy University
Using Longitudinal Data to Assess Grit: Establishing a Baseline Understanding
Katharine Burakowski, St. John Fisher University
John Magliocca, St. John Fisher University
Defining Sport Management by Contrast: Mapping and Comparison of U.S. Sport Degrees
Liz Byham, Troy University
Unseen Efforts, Unequal Burdens: Examining Invisible Labor Among Women Faculty in Business Schools
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Michelle Woodhouse, Flagler College
Blen Solomon, Flagler College
Dana Hart, Flagler College
Paula Seymour, Flagler College
Digital Literacy in Action: Exploring AI Tools for Teaching, Learning, and Professional Presence
Alyssa Czarnecki, Endicott College
Integration of a Paralympic Literacy Module into Sport Management Curriculum
Irina Berry, University of Tennessee
Rob Hardin, University of Tennessee
Josh Pate, Lees-McRae College
A Professor in the Dugout? Student Success through Faculty Involvement in Collegiate Sports
Francis Klose, Rosemont College
Engaging and Resonating with Target Audiences: Telling the Brand Story of the UNF Sport Data Analytics Lab
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Wanyong Choi, University of North Florida
Han Soo Kim, University of North Florida
Publishing, Reviewing, and Editing in Sport Management Education as Part of our Long March to Legitimacy
Michael A. Odio, University of Cincinnati
Emily Plunkett, University of Florida
Chris Corr, Clemson University
Reflecting on the Literature Review: Gender, Ethnicity, and Age Biases in Student Evaluation of Teaching
Cynthia Willming, University of Florida
From Comprehension to Independence: Supporting Complex Disciplinary Reading in Higher Education in the Age of AI
Michella Basas, Flager College
Integrating Ticket Sales into the Sport Management Curriculum
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
Nicholas Zoroya, Wayne State University
Brandon Podgorski, Abilene Christian University
The Faculty Athletics Representative as a Resource in Advancing Sport Management Education
G. Clayton Stoldt, Wichita State University
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Rob Hardin, University of Tennessee
Jessica Siegele, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Preserving the Game: How Sport Managers Prevent the Decline of Sport Participation in Golf
Robin Pietryk, North Carolina Wesleyan University
Connecting Theory to Practice: Broadening Global Perspectives in Sport Management Education
Peter Carton, Southern Methodist University
Sydney Hammit, Southern Methodist University
Deukmook Bae, Southern Methodist University
Bo Li, Southern Methodist University
Kevin Byon, Southern Methodist University
Belonging, Marginalization, and Mental Health: Exploring Faculty Retention in Sport Management
John J. Miller, University of North Florida
Elizabeth A. Gregg, University of North Florida
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Amanda Pascale, University of North Florida
Integrating Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Critical Thinking and Career Readiness in Sport Management Education (Panel)
Robyn Lubisco, Fairleigh Dickinson University
BerNadette Lawson-Williams, Johnson C. Smith University
Emily Dane-Staples, St. John Fisher University
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
(Moderator) Rennae Williams Stowe, Winston-Salem State University
Understanding the Value of COSMA Accreditation
Heath W. Hooper, Shorter University
Damon Andrew, Florida State University
Mike Ross, Wichita State University
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Beyond the Game and the Degree: A Model for Dual Transitions in College Athletics
Hannah R. Kloetzer, University of Florida
Molly Harry, University of Florida
Speaking the Same Game: Communication Training and Its Impact on Coaching Effectiveness and Team Performance
Timothy Hinchman, Georgia Southern University
Carrie Taylor, Midwestern State University
Sandra Shawver, Midwestern State University
Matthew O’Brien, Georgia Southern University
Leaning Into Your History in the Changing Sport Management Landscape
Jan Bethea, North Carolina State University
Heather Gilmour, Springfield College
The Collaborative Advantage: COSMA’s Network Effect in Sport Management Education
Heath W. Hooper, Shorter University
Michael A. Ross, Shorter University
Kyle Conkle, University of North Alabama
Connecting Curriculum to Career – Bridging the Gap
Allen Barclay, Flagler College
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Preparing for a Career in Sports Leadership: The Value of a Graduate Course Approach
Anthony V. DOnofrio, Endicott College
From Court to Classroom: Faculty Sport Participation and Student Success in Sport Management Programs
Katja Sonkeng, Towson University
Augustus Hallmon, James Madison University
Guy DeBrun, James Madison University
Raising the Bar(s) for Women’s Sports: The Impact of the Growing Number of Women’s Sports Bars
Chelsea Redger-Marquardt, Wichita State University
Taylin Fox, Wichita State University
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
G. Clayton Stoldt, Wichita State University
Results and Utility of the 2025 Sport Management Faculty Salary Survey
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
G. Clayton Stoldt, Wichita State University
Heather Alderman, Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
Leading to Last: Integrating Self-Care and Sustainable Management in Sport Leadership
Carly B. Baker, Endicott College
From Awareness to Application to Advocacy: A Framework for Innovative Sport Branding Education Utilizing Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) Design
Jason W. Lee, University of North Florida
Suzanne Ehrlich, University of North Florida
John J. Miller, University of North Florida
Elizabeth A. Gregg, University of North Florida
Using Competitive Environments to Apply Academic Learning for Workforce Preparation
Brandon Podgorski, Abilene Christian University
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
Nicholas Zoroya, Wayne State University
Food Insecurity in Division I Athletics: A Comparative Study of Institutional Inequities and Their Implications for Sport Sociology in Sport Administration Education
Ashley Bowers, Louisiana State University
Keri Larsen, Southeastern Louisiana University
Playing With Faith: Understanding Religion's Role in the Sport Workplace
Cassidy Smestad, University of Tennessee
Sport Management Curriculum and Educational Philosophy in Japan: Comparison with COSMA Standards and UNF Practice
Masayuki Sano, University of North Florida
Jennifer J. Kane, University of North Florida
Sport Management Students’ Perceptions of Exhaustion and Burnout
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
Bobby Berry, Wichita State University
Aleah Netherland, Wichita State University
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Sport Management Students through Career Design
Robyn Lubisco, Fairleigh Dickinson University
From Headlines to Lesson Plans: Integrating Current Sport Events into Sport Management Education through Problem- and Project-Based Learning
Dina Gentile, Endicott College
A Comparative Study of Domestic and International Collegiate Athletes’ Perception of Coach Credibility
Yagya Pokhrel, Troy University
Gi-Yong Koo, Troy University
Seonmi Ban, Jeollanmdo, Office of Education (from Troy University)
Leading with Awareness: How Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Drive Effective Leadership in Division I Collegiate Swimming
Stephanie Barnes, Troy University
Nicole Sellars, Troy University
Judy Van Doom, Troy University
Building Momentum: Developing an Esports Management Course to Launch a Program and/or Engage Students Across Campus
Dina Gentile, Endicott College
Building Impactful Partnerships: The Multilevel Benefits of Sport Management Programs Collaborating with Non-Profits
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Francesca Velandia, Protential Foundation
Tony Williams, Protential Foundation
Classroom Based Capstone in Sport Management: A Case Study in Continuous Improvement
Jay Jisha, The University of Tampa
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Student Learning Objective (SLO)-Focused Reflective Journaling: Design-Based Research on Course Improvement
Meredith P. Flaherty, Bowling Green State University
Emily Plunkett, University of Florida
Kelsey M. Garrison, University of Florida
Using Wix for Survey Creation and Data Collection
Christopher Atwater, Troy University
The Effectiveness of Corporate Sponsorship in Major League Soccer (MLS) Among the Hispanic Community
Jaime Orejan, Belmont Abbey College
Accreditation Errors: Learning from Mistakes
Charles L. Crowley, Catawba College
Emily Dane-Staples, St. John Fisher University
Heather Alderman, Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
Applying Experiential Learning at Mega Sporting Events to Enhance Career Readiness in Sport Management
Nicholas Zoroya, Wayne State University
Joshua Greer, Cumberland University
Brandon Podgorski, Abilene Christian University
The Structure of Sport Management Doctoral Education in the U.S.
Kat Bonner, University of Tennessee
Ataberk Surenkok, University of Tennessee
Irina Berry, University of Tennessee
Anton Schulz, University of Tennessee
Cassidy Smestad, University of Tennessee
Jalen Livingston, University of Tennessee
Stay Plugged In: Exploring Esports and Sport Management Career Pathways
BerNadette Lawson-Williams, Johnson C. Smith University
John Cash, Johnson C. Smith University
Anthony Moore, Johnson C. Smith University
Tyrell Purse, Johnson C. Smith University
Kyanna Stokes, Johnson C. Smith University
The Sport Professionals Podcast
Edward J. Arner, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Kyle J. Brannigan, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
You are the Star! Mastering the Art of Effective Presentations
Robert P. Mathner, Troy University
Christina L. L. Martin, Belhaven University
Kyle Conkle, University of North Alabama
An Analysis of Sport Management Student Satisfaction
Bailey Lis, Troy University
SUNY Canton Sports Management Immersive Pedagogy: The Value of Applied Learning in the Sports Management Curriculum
Matt Metcalf, State University of New York at Canton
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Double Dipping Specialized and Institutional Accreditation Reporting (double session – 10:30AM – 11:40AM)
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Rebecca Gibbons, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Beyond the Classroom: Leveraging Campus Collaboration to Enhance Experiential Learning
David P. Hodge, Nichols College
Michael A. Ross, Shorter University
Brian Wendry, Nichols College
Team-Teaching in Sport Management: Implementation and Challenges
James T. Reese Jr., American Public University System
Brittany Jacobs, American Public University System
Brian Freeland, American Public University System
Scaffolded Active Learning Within a First-Year Sport Business Course
Brian D. Krohn, Indiana University Indianapolis
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Double Dipping Specialized and Institutional Accreditation Reporting (double session – 10:30AM – 11:40AM)
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Rebecca Gibbons, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Designing Holistic Study Abroad Experiences: Cultural Intelligence, Well-Being, and Pedagogy for Student Success
Chad Witkemper, Indiana State University
Craig Morehead, Indiana State University
Heather Abbott, Indiana State University
Hi there! I'm Your Sport Management Simulator
Emily Dane-Staples, St. John Fisher University
Becoming a Student Ready Sport Management Program
Amanda Zuschmidt, Lancaster Bible College
Tom Randolph, Lancaster Bible College
From Concept to Classroom in Four Months: Agile Strategies for Rapid Graduate Program Development in Sport Analytics
Andrew Mauldin, Lipscomb University
Randy Bostic, Lipscomb University
Student Satisfaction with Online Teaching Innovations: An Evaluation of Technology-Enhanced Learning Experiences
Rachel Silverman, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Chelsea Feusner, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Jane Grothaus, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Building a Regional Sport Business Conference from Scratch: Access, Industry Contact, and Student Development at Scale
Luke Mashburn, Georgia Highlands College
Michael A. Ross, Shorter University
Sport as a Lens for Social Inquiry: A Classroom Exploration
Chelsea Redger-Marquardt, Wichita State University
Taylin Fox, Wichita State University
Revisiting Best Practice in Exit Survey COSMA Accredited Programs
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Michael G. Fraina III, Farmingdale State University of New York
Nicole Sellars, Troy University
Exploring Well-Being and The Internship Experience in Sport Management
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Andrea Buenano, University of Miami
Elizabeth A. Gregg, University of North Florida
Melanie Sartore-Baldwin, East Carolina University
Group Projects: How do we Improve a Broken System?
Nick Swim, Georgia State University
Konadu Gyamfi, Georgia State University
Grace Kazmierski-Davie, Kennesaw State University
Building Course Apps for Experiential Learning: A Cost-Effective Simulation Model for Sport Management
Luke Mashburn, Georgia Highlands College
Lisa Jellum, Georgia Highlands College
Bridging Research and Relevance: Redefining Undergraduate Research Through Senior Project in Sport Management
Syndey Hammit, Southern Methodist University
Peter Carton, Southern Methodist University
Bo Li, Southern Methodist University
Deukmook Bae, Southern Methodist University
Kevin K. Byon, Southern Methodist University
The Rocking Chair Reflection: Focusing on Early Discovery of Career Paths
Courtney A. Beck, Florida State University
Michael Ross, Shorter University
Testing the Empirically Derived Bloom’s Wheel
Coral Bender, The University of Tampa
Rebecca Gibbons, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
The Proximity Paradox: When Access to Experience Isn’t Enough in Sport Management Education
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College
Jillian M. McNiff Villemaire, Flagler College
Taylor Behl, Flagler College
Matt Wilson, Flagler College
Brad Hernandez, Flagler College
It's All in How You Frame It: Teaching Sport Sociology and the Politics of Perspective with Framing Theory
Craig A. Morehead, Indiana State University
Sports Management in PA: Community Colleges, Course Offerings, and Consistency
Robert Hoffman, Pennsylvania State University Abington
Kyle Newman, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
A Strengths-Based Profile of Sport Management Graduate Students
Mark Vermillion, Wichita State University
Mike Ross, Wichita State University
Alexandra Lazarova, Wichita State University
Redesigning Sport Management Education: Purpose-Driven Learning and Cross-Level Collaboration for Academic, Personal, and Professional Success
Sherry Andre, Lynn University
Emma Steinweiss, Lynn University
Juan Carlos Vazquez-Valderas, Lynn University
Elizaveta Svitova, Lynn University
Nickolas K. Bruscargin, Lynn University
AJ Daluise, Lynn University
Keeping Student Engagement in Sport Management Courses Using Sport Memorabilia
Raymond Schneider, Bowling Green State University
Paul M. Pedersen, Indiana University Bloomington
An Examination of Undergraduate Sport Management Curriculum Structures Across Tennessee Institutions
Cathryn M. Arch, Cumberland University
Lucas Mashburn, Georgia Highlands College
Navigating Research Practices as Graduate Sport Management Students: The Issue of Miscitations in the Sport Literature
Enzo Fedato Ferreira, Clemson University
Benjamin Hinckfoot, Clemson University
Innhoo Baek, Clemson University
Skye Arthur-Banning, Clemson University
The Sport Management Pre-Internship Seminar: An Essential Part of the Internship Process
Robert Case, Old Dominion University
Exploring AI Integration in Sport Management Curriculum: A Mixed-Methods Study
Yoseph Mamo, Old Dominion University
Teaching Economic Resilience: Lessons from Global Shocks in Sport and Business
Ben Solomon, Flagler College
Welcome & Acknowledgments
On behalf of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation, Executive Director Heather Alderman, COSMA’s Board of Directors & Board of Commissioners, and Flagler College, we would like to thank you for attending the 2026 COSMA Conference. Please enjoy yourselves and we hope you find value in the numerous speakers, panels, and presentations that are a part of this year’s Conference. Thank you for attending and welcome to #COSMA2026!
Thank you to our host, supporters, and sponsors!
