Industry Projects and Grants

My research has helped organizations understand the value and effectiveness of their events, programs, and practices.  Industry partners have included the Australian Football League, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Chicago Sports Commission, Concilo, National Football League, Lifetime Fitness, National Basketball Association, Australian Institute of Sport, Student Run Philly Style, Philadelphia Marathon, Laver Cup, Temple Athletics, Temple Institutional Advancement, Think Company, Team8 Sports & Entertainment, University of Tsukuba, Under Armour, YMCA, and World Surf League.  Some examples of these projects are included below.

  • Media Impact of the 2021 NBA All-Star Event.
  • Economic and Media Impact of the 2020 NBA All-Star event. Mass Participant Sporting Events.
  • Assessment of sponsorship impact, economic benefits, media impact, and event image and attendee satisfaction of the 2019 Laver Cup Evaluation Geneva Switzerland. 
  • Economic Impact of 2019 Longboard Classic New York.
  • Improving Student Athlete Safety and Well-Being in Japan.
  • Economic and Media Impact of the 2018 Laver Cup.
  • Benefit of the National Football League Draft.
  • Analysis of Rules Infractions. National Collegiate Athletic Association.
  • Border Bleed: The Economic Impact of Non-Pennsylvania Liquor Sales.
  • Life Time Athletic Centers: Economic and Social Impacts.
  • National Dog Show Attendee and Exhibitor Experience.
  • Gearing Up to Promote Cardiovascular Health among Female Inmates.
  • Assessment of the Community Benefits of Tough Mudder Events.
  • Temple Made Brand Assessment. Determining the effectiveness of communication campaign for Temple University.
  • The Effects of a Participant Running Program on Personal, Academic, and Social Attitudes and Behaviors.
  • Examination of University Football Consumers.
  • The Impact of New Professional Sporting Teams on Community Engagement and Fan Development.
  • Improving Determinants of Australian Sports Talent Identification and Development: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.
  • Participation Events and Sustained, Increased Physical Activity.
  • Safety and Effectiveness of Combined Strength and Aerobic Training for Individuals with CHF.