Assistant Professor
Co-director, Faculty-Led Study Abroad, Soccer in the UK

Office: KHS 4427

Phone: (616) 331-8548

Email: [email protected]

Winter 2026 Office Hours: Tue 10:00a-12:00p, Wed (via Zoom) 10:00a-12:00p; or by appt via email.

Education:
B.S. Sport Leadership, Grand Valley State University
M.Ed. Adult & Higher Education, Grand Valley State University
Ph.D. Human Performance & Health Education, Sport Management, Western Michigan University

Research Interests:
Sport coaching & coaching education
Gender & sport
Environmental sustainability in sport
Youth sport participation

Courses Taught:
MOV 101 Foundations of Movement Science

SPM 202 Social Cultural Dimensions of Sport
SPM 225 Introduction to Sport Management
SPM 280 Sustainability in Sport
SPM 355 Current Topics in Coaching

SPM 356 Current Topics in Sport Management
SPM 376 Sport Facility & Event Management
SPM 380 Global Perspectives in Sport Management

SPM 390 Practicum in Sport Management
SPM 490 Internship in Sport Management
SPM 495 Administration in Sport Management