LANDON T. HUFFMAN - Sport Research Consortium

LANDON T. HUFFMANPh.D. CandidateThe University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleDepartment of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studieslandon.huffman@utk.eduEDUCATIONPh.D. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TNCandidate Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology and Sport Studies, Expected May 2014Concentration: Sport StudiesSpecialization: Sport ManagementCognate: Organizational LeadershipMinor: StatisticsM.A.B.A.University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NCMaster of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Administration, May 2011GPA: 3.89University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NCBachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Administration, May 2009Minor in Coaching Education, May 2009Cumulative GPA: 3.714/4.0 Major GPA: 3.814/4.0Degree completed in 3 yearsACADEMIC EXPERIENCEDissertationAdvisor:Dr. Rob HardinCommittee:Dr. Steve WallerDr. Rebecca ZakrajsekDr. Russell ZaretzkiWorking title: “Too Blessed to be Stressed”: Examining the Relationships Between Religiosity, Resiliency, andStress Among Intercollegiate AthletesInstructor of RecordThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville (August 2011 – present)‣ Sport Marketing [RSM 440] – Fall 2013‣ Intercollegiate Athletics [RSM 410] – Fall 2012 & Spring 2013‣ Foundations of Sport Management [RSM 250] – Spring 2012‣ Orientation to Recreation and Sport Management [RSM 100] – Fall 2011, Spring 2012, & Summer 2013(5 sessions total)University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (August 2009 – May 2010)‣ Lifetime Fitness – 7 sections, over 100 studentsRefereed Research PublicationsHardin, R., Cooper, C. , & Huffman, L. T. (2013). Moving on up: NCAA Division I athletic directors’ careerexperiences. Journal of Applied Sport Management, 5(3), 55-79.Stokowski, S. E., Huffman, L. T., & Aicher, T. J. (2013). A comparative analysis of sport participationmotivations of NCAA Division I student-athletes: An international focus. Journal for the Study of Sportsand Athletes in Education, 7(2), 131-148.Mirabito, T., Huffman, L. T., & Hardin, R. (2013). “The Chosen One”: The Denver Post’s Coverage of TimTebow. Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 7(2), 51-68.

Refereed Conference Presentations – NATIONAL (continued)Huffman, L. T. (April 2013). Sign on the dotted line: An analysis of college-choice factors (staff perceptions).Oral presentation at the Research Consortium Conference of the 2013 AAHPERD National Conventionand Expo in Charlotte, NC.Huffman, L. T., & Mirabito, T. (January 2013). If it doesn’t make money, does it make “cents”? Examining therelationship between athletic expenditures and athletic success in NCAA Division I FBS athleticdepartments. Oral presentation at the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ScholarlyColloquium in Grapevine, TX (unable to travel/present due to inclement weather).Huffman, L. T., Mirabito, T., & Hardin, R. (November 2012). Please bow your head: Pre-game public prayer atfootball games in the Southeastern Conference. Oral presentation at the North American Society for theSociology of Sport (NASSS) Conference in New Orleans, LA.Mirabito, T., Huffman, L. T., & Hardin, R. (November 2012). Tebowmania: A framing analysis of The DenverPost. Oral presentation at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) Conference inNew Orleans, LA.Stokowski, S., & Huffman, L. T., & Dzikus, L. (May 2012). An analysis of sport participation motivations ofNCAA Division I student-athletes: An international focus. Oral presentation at the North AmericanSociety of Sport Management (NASSM) Conference in Seattle, WA.Huffman, L. T., & Cooper, C. G. (April 2012). I’m taking my talents to…An examination of the most influentialcollege-choice factors of NCAA FBS football players at a southeastern university segmented by hometownsocio-economic status. Oral presentation at the 2012 College Sport Research Institute’s (CSRI) ScholarlyConference on College Sport in Chapel Hill, NC.Stokowski, S., & Huffman, L. T. (April 2012). Why play? An examination of the differences between studentathletes’motivation and athletic scholarship status. Oral presentation at the 2012 College Sport ResearchInstitute’s (CSRI) Scholarly Conference on College Sport in Chapel Hill, NC.Southall, R. M., Eckard, E. W., Nagel, M. S., & Huffman, L. T. (April 2012). The adjusted graduation rate: Isthere a relationship between athletic success and the AGGs? Oral presentation at the 2012 College SportResearch Institute’s (CSRI) Scholarly Conference on College Sport in Chapel Hill, NC.Hardin, R., Cooper, C. G., & Huffman, L. T. (April 2012). Division I athletic directors’ career progression. Posterpresentation at the 2012 College Sport Research Institute’s (CSRI) Scholarly Conference on College Sportin Chapel Hill, NC.Huffman, L. T. (March 2012). An examination of the influence of sport communication on football studentathletes’college selection at a southeastern university in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Oral presentationat the Fifth Summit on Communication and Sport hosted by Bradley University in East Peoria, IL.Huffman, L. T. (January 2012). College-choice factors of NCAA football student-athletes at a southeasternuniversity in the football bowl subdivision: A socio-economic focus. Poster presentation at the 2012National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Scholarly Colloquium in Indianapolis, IN.Southall, R. M., Nagel, M., Eckard, W., & Huffman, L. T. (January 2012). Progress, problems, and prospects:Examining gaps in the NCAA academic progress program. Oral presentation at the 2012 NationalCollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Scholarly Colloquium in Indianapolis, IN.Huffman, L. T. (April 2011). A comparative analysis of the college-choice factors of NCAA Division I footballstudent-athletes at a southeastern university. Oral presentation at the 2011 College Sport ResearchInstitute’s (CSRI) Scholarly Conference on College Sport in Chapel Hill, NC.Refereed Conference Presentations – REGIONALHuffman, L. T., & Mirabito, T. (March 2013). An examination of the relationship between athletic expenses perstudent-athlete and athletic department success among institutions in the “Power 6” conferences. Posterpresentation at the 9 th Annual Graduate Student Research Colloquium (College of Education, Health, andHuman Sciences) at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.LANDON T. HUFFMAN 3

Refereed Conference Presentations – REGIONAL (continued)Huffman, L. T. (October 2012). (Re)Branding your team: A holistic approach. Oral presentation at theTennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD) AnnualConvention in Murfreesboro, TN.Mirabito, T., Huffman, L. T., Hardin, R. (September 2012). Mile-High Messiah: The framing of Tim Tebow inThe Denver Post. Oral presentation at the Popular/American Culture Association in the South(PCAS/ACAS) Conference in Nashville, TN.Stokowski, S., & Huffman, L. T., & Dzikus, L. (April 2012). International student-athletes: An exploration of thesport motivation scale. Oral presentation at the 8 th Annual Southern Sport Management Conferencehosted by Troy University in Troy, AL.Brown, L. Y., & Huffman, L. T. (April 2012). Surfing the profession: Developing your competency-based resumepacket. Oral presentation at the 2012 Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium in Myrtle Beach, SC.Huffman, L. T. (March 2012). College-choice factors of NCAA football student-athletes at a southeasternuniversity in the football bowl subdivision: A socio-economic focus. Poster presentation at the 8 th AnnualGraduate Student Research Colloquium (College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences) at theUniversity of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.Huffman, L. T. (November 2011). Becoming the pracademic: From football ops to academic doc. Oralpresentation at the Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance(TAHPERD) Annual Convention in Murfreesboro, TN.Guest Lectures & Invited Presentations‣ Huffman, L. T. (October 2013). American sport marketing. Guest lecture to Korea’s NEST Foundation (NextGeneration Sports Talent) students. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (August 2013). More than bowl rings: Experiences of a football operations assistant. Guestlecture to (undergraduate class) RSM 250: Foundations of Sport Management. University of Tennessee,Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (April 2013). Leadership insights from contemporary figures. Guest lecture to (graduateclass) RSM 544: Leadership Theories. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (April 2013). Comparing and contrasting Pat Summitt and John Wooden. Guest lecture to(undergraduate class) RSM 388: Leadership Theories. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (April 2013). Sport, Religion, and Prayer in the South. Guest lecture to (undergraduate class)SRM 242: Sociology and Psychology of Sport and Recreation Management. James Madison University.‣ Huffman, L. T. (April 2013). Amen: Examining religion and public prayer at football games in the SEC andother state institutions. Guest lecture to (graduate class) RSM 680: Sport and Religion. University ofTennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (March 2013). Overview of the recreation and sport management enterprise. Guest lecture toundergraduate class at Pellissippi State Community College (Knoxville, TN).‣ Huffman, L. T. (February 2013). Reflecting on “self-disciple”: Practical skills and implications. Guest lectureto (graduate class) RSM 544: Leadership Theories. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (February 2013). Reflecting on “self-disciple”: Practical skills and implications. Guest lectureto (undergraduate class) RSM 388: Leadership Theories. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Summit on Sport and the Christian Life (January 2013). Raleigh, NC.LANDON T. HUFFMAN 4

Guest Lectures & Invited Presentations (continued)‣ Huffman, L. T. (November 2012). Discussing the intersection of sport and religion. Two guest lectures to(undergraduate class) SRM 242: Sociology and Psychology of Sport and Recreation Management. JamesMadison University.‣ Huffman, L. T. (September 2012). An inside look at an football media relations. Guest lecture to(undergraduate class) RSM 330: Sport Communication. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (April 2012).Please bow your head: An examination of prayer at football games in the SEC.Guest lecture to (graduate class) RSM 680: Sport and Religion. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (March 2012). Intercollegiate athletics and social media. Guest lecture to (graduate class)RSM 550: Intercollegiate Athletics. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (October 2011). Legal brief on the Supreme Court case Palmer v. Thompson, 403 U.S. 217(1971). Presented to (graduate class) RSM 512: Legal Aspects of Sport. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.‣ Huffman, L. T. (March 2011). From brainstorming to defense: A student’s guide to successfully completing amaster’s thesis. Presented to (graduate class) EXSS 705: Applied Statistics and Research Methods Lab.University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.‣ Huffman, L. T. (April 2011). Reflections on the sport administration internship experience. Presented to(undergraduate class) EXSS 221: Introduction to Sport and Recreation Administration (April 2011).University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.Research / Development Grants & FellowshipsFUNDEDHuffman, L. T. (August 2013). Recipient of a Chancellor’s Research Fellowship at the Universityof Tennessee ($10,000).Huffman, L. T. (March 2013). The art of engagement now and beyond: Fostering interactivelearning environments. Recipient of the University of Tennessee’s GTA@OIT Grant for enhancingcourse delivery with technology ($1,000).DECLINEDFUNDINGHuffman, L. T. (March 2013). An exploratory study of holistic care services providedto NCAA Division I student-athletes. NASSM Doctoral Research Grant.Huffman, L. T. (April 2012). If it doesn’t make money, does it make “cents”?: An examination ofathletic department expenditures as a competitive advantage in NCAA Division I FBS institutions.Request submitted to the University of Tennessee’s Office of Research.Huffman, L. T. (August 2011). A content analysis of “special admit” policies at NCAA division Iinstitutions. Request submitted to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics.Academic Service & Activities‣ Graduate assistant for “Partners in Sport,” student organization for recreation and sport management studentsat the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Summer 2012 – present)‣ Instructor (RSM) for UT–Project GRAD Summer Institute (Summer 2012 & Summer 2013)‣ Advisor for UTK undergraduate team competing in CSRI’s 2013 Case Study Competition (Spring 2013)‣ Assistant Coordinator for CSRI Conference Case Study Competition (April 2012 & April 2013)‣ Reviewer for textbook prospectus, Jones and Bartlett Learning (Spring 2012)‣ Ad Hoc Reviewer for one manuscript, Sport Management Education Journal (Spring 2012)‣ Ad Hoc Reviewer for six manuscripts, The Journal of Sport (Fall 2011-Fall 2012)‣ Represented UNC’s Department of EXSS for the 2009-2010 Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony (May 2010)‣ Director of Sponsorship; Co-Director of New Media Development; Director of Registration for CSRIConference (Spring 2009 & Spring 2010)LANDON T. HUFFMAN 5

Academic Service & Activities (continued)‣ Collaborated with the Carolina Black Caucus to raise awareness on academic progress/achievement measures(Spring 2010)‣ Led Adopt-a-Highway initiative for UNC's EXSS department to perform roadside clean-ups (Fall 2009)‣ Selected to serve on a Student Faculty Search Committee for UNC's EXSS department (Fall 2008)‣ Volunteer tutor for "Communities in Schools" to advance UNC’s Campus Y's "Project Literacy" (Spring 2008)Professional Training‣ Completed training for clicker technology at the University of Tennessee provided by Turning Technologies‣ Attended the webinar Impact of New and Social Media on College Athletic Communications hosted by Dr. G.Clayton Stoldt, Dr. Stephen W. Dittmore, and Dr. Scott E. Branvold via Human Kinetics (September 2012)‣ Completed Best Practices in Teaching Program hosted by the Graduate School at UTK(Fall 2011)‣ Attended the webinar Sport Safety and Security Considerations for the Sport Management Professionalhosted by Dr. Stacey A. Hall via Human Kinetics (December 2011)SPORT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTThornton Athletics Student Life Center Knoxville, TN August 2011 – May 2012‣ Mentored student-athletes to help them develop skills and strategies to achieve classroom excellenceUNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTFootball Operations Assistant Chapel Hill, NC June 2010 – June 2011‣ Contributed 60+ hours weekly to practice, game day, and travel operations and logistics‣ Coordinated with hotels and charter flights to “away” games and sites‣ Planned football recruiting weekends, conducted prospects’ transcript reviews, and facilitated admissionsassessments‣ Assisted with various institution (UNC), conference (ACC), and NCAA compliance requirements‣ Assisted with student-athlete development programming and events (e.g., first-year acclimatization,community service projects)‣ Lead various football marketing initiatives, including promoting Walk-on Tryouts and offering input for “Meetthe Heels” and “Tar Heel Town” promotions‣ Supervised undergraduate interns to execute miscellaneous football event operations‣ Ambassador for Carolina Football when hosting various VIPs, including a group of Russian delegates‣ Trained staff of approximately 25 students to assist with football game day operations‣ Liaison to Senior Associate Athletic Director for monitoring football student-athlete's social media accounts‣ Assisted UNC Athletics’ Human Resources department with hosting candidates and finalizing paperworkAthletic Operations Assistant Chapel Hill, NC August 2009 - May 2010‣ Assisted at ACC Swimming and Diving Conference Championships‣ Served as a visiting team host for the NCAA women's soccer national championship tournament‣ Served as a customer service supervisor at UNC football and basketball games‣ Volunteered for the Roy Williams' Fast Break Against Cancer fundraiserStudent-Athlete Academic Support Chapel Hill, NC January 2010 - May 2010‣ Employed as a monitor for the academic support center for UNC student-athletesTar Heel Sports Marketing Chapel Hill, NC September 2006 - May 2008‣ Conducted pre-game organization, marketing, and sponsorship activation‣ Volunteered for implementing UNC’s “Born & Bred” program, which encourages student attendance‣ Operated the LED ribbon board in historic Carmichael AuditoriumLANDON T. HUFFMAN 6

SPORT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (continued)COACH-DECK AGENT Chapel Hill, NC October 2007 - June 2008‣ Conducted phone calls to existing clients and cold calls to attract potential clients‣ Accumulated 100+ new clients and generated $2,400+ in part-time salesASSISTANT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Cary, NC January 2008 - May 2008‣ Executed tournament operations to host 50+ basketball teams at 4 facilities‣ Negotiated and drafted sponsorship contract terms with Coca-Cola‣ Engaged in sponsorship management with Red Robin and Coca-ColaYMCA COUNSELOR Chapel Hill, NC June 2009 - August 2009‣ Coordinated and integrated daily devotions and various activities for 30+ children weekly for 8 weeksFELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Chapel Hill, NC August 2007 - May 2009‣ Co-Director of UNC's chapter of FCA; collaborated with other leaders to construct and coordinate meetingsCHAPEL HILL PARKS & REC. AND CARRBORO REC. & PARKS October 2007 - July 2008Volunteer Head Basketball Coach‣ Led, advised, and inspired 9-10 and 13-15 aged youth through two seasons of basketball practices and games‣ Communicated, emphasized, and fostered transferable athletic and life skills, including respect and effortHONORS & AWARDS‣ Nominated for the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and Golden Key International Honour Society (UTK)‣ Recipient of the 2011 John E. Billing Outstanding Research Award (Master’s Thesis)‣ Recipient of the EXSS department's Excellence in Teaching Award as a graduate teaching assistant at UNC‣ Graduated undergraduate studies with Distinction; Dean’s list every semester‣ Nominee for the following academic awards and organizations: Morehead Scholar, National Society ofCollegiate Scholars, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, & Golden Key International Honour Society‣ Recipient of Rotary Club Scholarship for "Service above Self" and academic achievement‣ Recipient of "Coaches' Award" (high school basketball) and "Team Before Self" Award (high school football)ACTIVITIES‣ Designed slides on behalf of the Tennessee Fund to publically honor and recognize student-athletes at TheUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville for exemplary academic achievement (October 2011)‣ Served as a Scoring Standard at the News-Sentinel Open, an event on the Nationwide PGA Tour (August 2011)‣ Counselor at Bradshaw & Dowdle Basketball Camp in Knoxville, TN (Summer 2011)‣ Volunteer for The First Tee, a foundation that teaches golf, character education, and values to at-risk youth(Summer 2011)‣ Assisted with UNC, ACC, & NCAA compliance meetings for UNC Olympic sports (August 2009)‣ Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity projects (2007-2011)SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS‣ Proficient in Windows OS, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)‣ Knowledgeable in HTML, Dreamweaver, and Java Script (website development)‣ Completed Emergency Management Training hosted at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Fall 2011)‣ American Sport Education certified (Spring 2009)‣ American Red Cross CPR, AED, & First Aid certified (active 2009-2011)‣ Completed Bridging the Gap Sales Training Academy hosted at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill(August 2009)LANDON T. HUFFMAN 7