LAP Instructor Biographies
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Name: Guy Bellair Hometown: Lubbock, TX Program of Study: Sport Management – Master’s Program Education: B.A. Natural Sciences – St. John’s University (MN) Interests: Football, Baseball, Lacrosse, Sailing Achievements: 2003 Division III NCAA Football Championship Member Research Interests: |
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Name: Mark Howard Hometown: Ft. Worth, TX Program of Study: Sport Management – Doctoral Program Education: BBA (Finance) – Dallas Baptist University – 1997 MS (Sports Administration) – Georgia State Univ. -2008 Interests: Sports, Music, Movies, Photography Achievements: GSU Sports Admin Graduate Student of the Year-
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Name: Yuko Sawatari Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Program of Study: Sport Management Education: Master: Sport Management at FSU Interests: Watching sports, travel, reading Achievements: Research Interests: Sponsorship, Endorsement |
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Name: Sangmok Oh Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Program of Study: Sports Management in Doctoral Program Education: B.A. in Business Administration at Kyunghee University M.B.A. at Kyunghee University M.S. in Sports Administration at St. Thomas University Interests: Baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, weight training, watching movie and sports Achievements: Research Interests: Sports Sponsorship |
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Name: Tom McMorrow Hometown: Gainesville, FL Program of Study: Sport Management Education: BA – English- UF MSRS – Recreation Administration - UF Interests: Martial Arts, Art, Facility Management and Event Production Achievements: 5th Degree Black Belt - Karate 5th Degree Black Belt - Aikido 3rd Degree Black Belt - Weapons Research Interests: |
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Name: David P. Hedlund Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Program of Study: Doctoral Student, Sport Management Education: BA – St. Olaf College (History, Teaching License- Social Studies 7-12, Coaching License) MPA (Masters in Public Administration) - Fairleigh Dickinson University Interests: Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee Achievements: Former Professional Soccer Player, Former National Soccer Team Coach, Former Division 1 Soccer Coach Research Interests: Sport Marketing, Consumer Behavior |
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Name: Dusko Bogdanov Hometown: Queens, NY Program of Study: Doctoral Candidate – Sport Management Education: Phd. Florida State 2005- Present M.S. Florida State 2001- 2005 B.S. SUNY May 1998 Interests: Education and Sports Achievements: Research Interests: International Sports |
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Name: Johnna Strenchock Hometown: Bloomsburg, VA Program of Study: Sports Management Education: BA Criminal Justice/ Forensic Studies – Kings College 2008 (Wilkes Barre,PA) Marymount University 2004-2006 (Arlington, VA) Interests: Basketball, running, soccer, sports in general, advertising, coaching, etc. Achievements: Alpha Phi Sigma National Honors Society (Kings) Deans List (Junior & Senior year) Magna Cum Laude Walk- On (Marymount Kings women’s basketball /cross country teams) Marketing Intern (Wachovia Arena – Wilkes-Barre, PA) Research Interests: |
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Name: Patrick Cavanaugh Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA Program of Study: Sports Management Education: B.S. Business Administration, LSU Interests: Basketball, Football, Yoga, Fishing, Jogging, anything outdoors Achievements: Lettered in Basketball and Soccer in High School MVP in soccer junior year Coaches award in Basketball freshman year Research Interests: |
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Name: Holly Fitzgerald Hometown: Middletown, NY Program of Study: Physical Education Education: BSED in Phys Ed from SUNY Cortland Interests: Swimming, Baseball, Music, Puzzles, Learning New Sports/ Activities, Working Out, Baking Achievements: Research Interests: |
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Name: Rebecca “Becca”
Wood Hometown: Tallahassee, FL Program of Study: Master with Initial Certification in P.E. Education: BA in Sociology, Furman University, SC 2004 Interests: group exercise, volleyball, cooking, teaching & coaching, dancing, Mary Kay consultant (make up) Achievements: Research Interests: |
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Name: Chris Hawkins Hometown: Bedford, IN Program of Study: Sport Management Education: B.A. Purdue University- Political Science Interests: Football, Basketball, Wiffleball Achievements: Coached Basketball at Lafayette Jeff H.S. in Indiana for 3 seasons Game Programs Vending Coordinator for football, men’s and woman’s basketball for Purdue Sports Properties Lettered in tennis at Martinsville (IN) high school Scored 54 points in a men’s league basketball game Research Interests: |
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Name: Brandon Mellor Hometown: Orlando, FL Program of Study: Sports Administration Education: Bachelor of Science - Florida State - 2006 Interests: College Football, Sports Writing, Cooking Achievements: Former Editor-in-Chief of FSU Student Newpaper, FSView and Florida Flambeau Research Interests: |
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Name: Rob Colomina Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL Program of Study: Recreation Management Education: B.A. Management, Eckerd College Interests: Rugby, Fishing, Boating, Golf, Banjo, Leisurely Activities Achievements: Research Interests: |
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Name: Ryan Hamblett Hometown: Brockton, MA Program of Study: Sports Management Education: Providence College (Management/ Finance) Interests: Basketball, Football, Golf, Baseball, Poker, Boston Sports Teams Achievements: Nominated 2002 McDonald’s All- American for the State of Massachusetts for Basketball Research Interests: |
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Name: Alyssa Gill Hometown: Port Charlotte, FL Program of Study: Recreation and Leisure Administration Education: B.S. Family and Child Services at FSU Interests: Younglife, Dancing, Teaching, Playing Volleyball, Friends & Family, Beach Achievements: Research Interests: |
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Name: Liz Meek Hometown: Inverness, FL Program of Study: Physical Education Education: B.S. from FSU in Social Science Education Interests: working out/ running, reading, and working with kids Achievements: Phi Eta Sigma honor society Winning the most caring 7th grade during my internship Help starting a sorority on FSU campus Research Interests: |
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Name: Hillary Palumbo Hometown: Bensenville, IL Program of Study: Physical Education Education: B.S. in Physical Education Interests: Running, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Reading, Track & Field, camping, fishing Achievements: Research Interests: |
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Name: Stephen Diss Hometown: St. Louis, MO Program of Study: Sport Management Education: BS in Poly-Sci from US Naval Academy in ‘03 Interests: Golf, Music, Concerts, Running, Watching cards/ Rams/ College Football and Basketball Achievements: Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Numerous from five years of Active military service) Research Interests: Professional Front Office Operations |
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Name: Sarah Thornquest Hometown: Melbourne, FL Program of Study: Physical Education Education: UCF- Physical Education – BS Degree Interests: Football, Spinning Classes, any type of water sport, Classic Rock Music, Playing Outdoor Sports Achievements: Research Interests: |