Key Leaders

Dr. Jim Guinn III
Center for Sport Management Research & Education Executive Director

Dr. Marlene Dixon
Department Head, Kinesiology & Sport Management
Levi Gates
Program Director
Dr. Andrea Ettekal
Doctor of Philosophy, Family, & Human Development
Dr. Chad Nelson
Doctor of Philosophy, Youth Development
Dr. Bryan Mann
Doctor of Philosophy, Health Education and Promotion
Dr. Steve Riechman
Doctor of Philosophy, Exercise Physiology
Dr. Erin Simmons
Doctor of Philosophy, Biological Science
Dr. Sarah White
Doctor of Philosophy, Physiology and Kinesiology
Dr. Stuart Dixon
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Administration
Dr. Becky Geyer
Doctor of Philosophy, Adapted Physical Education
The GYS4D team has contributed to and authored the following research papers to advance the fields of sports and health studies.