Sport Admin PhD Students

Chad's research focuses on student-athlete development, specifically in career management. He emphasizes professionalism, personal growth, and wellness, drawing on his experiences as a former athlete and his role at the University of Cincinnati.

Shantaris' research interests center Black women, their intersectional identities and how these intersecting identities affect their experiences within the sport industry.

Nick focuses on the intersection of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, exploring how individuals can leverage these assets for effective marketing and personal branding strategies.

Branden’s research interests focus on evaluating bias in athletic recruitment and the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, while also assessing player performance using Basic Machine Learning Techniques.

Grace’s research focus is on sport in the higher education field. She specifically will focus on employee and student-athlete experiences.