I study the relationship between sports fandom and well-being.
I teach courses in sport management and marketing, focusing on real-world applications that will help my students construct meaningful careers.
I have an industry background in sports media, having worked as an editor at ESPN, a reporter for The Buffalo News, a freelance writer for The New York Times and USA Today, and a TV producer at WGRZ-TV. I am currently a contributing writer for Complex. Beyond journalism, I served as an account manager at SMT (SportsMEDIA Technologies), helping to produce TV broadcasts for events like the Stanley Cup Finals and NCAA Tournament. My career, however, began in coaching — I was an assistant men’s basketball coach at Amherst College. These experiences shape my approach as an academic, helping me to bridge theory and practice in my teaching and research.
