Tim Mirabito CV

TIM MIRABITO, M.S.ED.
VITA
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EDUCATION
• Ph.D. Kinesiology and Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, 2013
• M.S.Ed. Sport Administration, University of Miami, 2008
Graduate Research Project: Homologous Reproduction in Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators
• B.S. Communications (Television and Radio), Ithaca College, 2003
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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
• August 2010 – Present Graduate Teaching Assistant
Recreation and Sport Management Program
University of Tennessee
• January 2008 – May 2010 Adjunct Instructor
University of Miami
• January 2007 – May 2007 Teaching Assistant
University of Miami
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RELEVANT APPLIED EXPERIENCE
• Academic Advisor, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL June 2008 – August 2010
� Responsible for the day-to-day advising of the Kinesiology and Sports Sciences
Department within the School of Education
� Advisor for over 450 students in 3 majors
� Coordinated orientations and graduation checks
• Marketing Assistant, Hurricane Sports Properties, Coral Gables, FL March 2007 – June 2008
� Assisted in sponsorship strategies for the multi-media rights holder of the University
of Miami
� Designed marketing proposals, sponsorship elements and fulfillment summaries
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• Sports Reporter, Finger Lakes Community Newspapers, Ithaca, NY July 2006 – January 2007
� Composed and formatted the sports section for a weekly publication
� Wrote feature, preview, and review stories for the a weekly publication
• Play-by-Play Announcer, Finger Lakes Radio Group, Geneva, NY August 2005 – January 2007
� Announced and analyzed high school football and basketball games
� Researched important statistics and background information relevant to the games
• Sports Producer, WSYR NewsChannel 9, Syracuse, NY May 2001 – January 2004
� Wrote, edited, and coordinated daily sportscasts detailing relevant local sport stories
� Coordinated photographer and talent schedules for covering games
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ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
• Mirabito, T. (2011, April). Black Student-athlete Perceptions of the Coaching Glass Ceiling in
College Football. Collegiate Sport Research Institute. Chapel Hill, N.C.
• Mirabito, T. (2011, April). Sam Keller vs. EA Sports: Forfeiting Your Rights Versus the Right to
Play. Collegiate Sport Research Institute. Chapel Hill, N.C.
• Hardin, R., Fitzhugh, E., & Mirabito, T. (2011, February). Satisfaction and Participation Intent in
Physical Activity Classes. Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Southeast
Annual Meeting. Greenville, S.C.
• Mirabito, T. (2011, November). Framing 9/11: A Document Analysis of the New York Times.
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. Minneapolis, M.N.
• Mirabito, T. (2011, November). Dispelling the AD/Agent Myth: the Pedagogy of Sport
Management. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Murfreesboro, T.N.
• Grady, J., Pate, J. R., & Mirabito, T. (2011, November). Marketing Stadium Accessibility: New
Legal Requirements and Anecdotes from College Athletic Department Websites. Sport Entertainment
& Venues Tomorrow. Columbia, S.C.
• Mirabito, T. (2012, March). Framing a Hero: The New York Times’ Projections of “Hero” in
Response to 9/11. Fifth Summit on Communication and Sport. East Peoria, I.L.
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MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
• Mirabito, T. (Revising). Black coaches trying to make it in a White-dominated industry: College
football and the racial divide. The Sport Journal. (Submission Target: January 11, 2012)
• Hardin, R., Fitzhugh, E., & Mirabito, T. (Writing Manuscript). Satisfaction and Participation
Intent in Physical Activity Classes. (Submission Target: January 10, 2012).
• Grady, J., Pate, J. R., & Mirabito, T. (Data Analysis). ADA changes and its effects on athletic
department website language for football seating. (Submission Target: February 1, 2012).
• Pate, J. R., Ruihley, B. J., & Mirabito, T. (Data Analysis). Displaying disability: A content analysis
of accessibility and accessible language on NCAA Bowl Championship Series college athletic
department websites. (Submission Target: March 1, 2012).
• Grady, J., Pate, J. R., & Mirabito, T. (Data Collection). Marketing stadium accessibility: New legal
requirements and anecdotes from college athletic department websites. (Submission Target: April 1,
2012).
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CLASSES TAUGHT
• Introduction to Sport Administration: An introductory course designed to provide an overview
of the structure and functions of the sport industry in the United States. Students gain a
basic knowledge of the role sports play in the United States as they pertain to collegiate and
professional administrators. The effects of the media as well as the political and economic
forces that influence them are also examined.
• Orientation to Recreation and Sport Management: A prerequisite course for all Recreation and
Sport Management majors in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences with a
concentration in Recreation and Sport Management or Therapeutic Recreation. Elements
covered in this course include general overviews of each concentration, developing resume
building skills, introducing the importance of establishing networks within desired industries,
and strategizing for academic development within specified concentrations.
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• Foundations of Sport Management. The course is an overview of the scope of the sport enterprise
including why business is involved in sport and includes an overall evaluation of sport management
as a profession. Students are encouraged to explore and prioritize skills and abilities for practical use
in the sport industry.
• Sport Marketing. Students are taught the fundamentals of marketing as they are applied to sport. The
course integrates concepts from international marketing, finance, and corporate sponsorship in an
effort to expose students to multiple facets of the industry. Examinations of contemporary issues are
paramount in daily classroom discussions and are incorporated into a variety of lecture topics.
• University of Miami Freshmen Experience Seminar: A course tailored to meet the needs of
incoming freshmen at the University of Miami. The emphasis was placed on ensuring a base
of knowledge on vital facets of a typical freshman at UM.
• Physical Education Activity Program – Bowling. A developmental course introducing students to
exercise and enhanced healthy lifestyles. This course focused on the techniques, skills, and
rules of bowling. The purpose was for the students to gain an understanding and
appreciation for physical activity so they would continue these activities in their everyday
lives.
• Physical Education Activity Program - Golf: The purpose of this class was for students to
become comfortable swinging a golf club, understanding different swing techniques, and a
broad overview of the nuances of the game.
• Physical Education Activity Program – Racquetball. This course emphasized on-court technique, rule-
based instruction, and dynamics of etiquette related to racquetball.
• Physical Education Activity Program - Soccer: A physical activity class dedicated to teaching students the
fundamentals of soccer, team play, and an overview of the sport.
• Physical Education Activity Program – Softball. The intent of this class was to give students an
opportunity to develop skills, gain an understanding of the game, and participate in a team sport in
ways that would benefit them in the future.
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GUEST LECTURES
• Corporate Sponsorship in the NCAA
� September 2011, Foundations of Sport Management (Undergraduate), Emile
Catagnani, University of Tennessee
� September 2011, Sport Marketing (Graduate), Dr. Sylvia Tendrafilova, University of
Tennessee
• Sport Marketing and Player Likeness
� November 2010, Intercollegiate Athletics (Graduate), Dr. Robin Hardin, University
of Tennessee
� March 2011, Issues in Sport and Media (Graduate), Dr. Robin Hardin, University of
Tennessee
� November 2011, Intercollegiate Athletics (Graduate), Dr. Robin Hardin, University
of Tennessee
• Black Coaches and the NCAA Coaching Landscape
� April 2011, Issues in Sport and Media (Graduate), Dr. Robin Hardin, University of
Tennessee
� November 2011, Intercollegiate Athletics (Undergraduate), Sarah Stokowski,
University of Tennessee
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• North American Society of Sport Management
� Member since Spring 2008 – Student member of organization that promotes
research and scholarly writing in sport management.
• College Sport Research Institute
� Member since Spring 2011 – Contributing member of organization that conducts,
sponsors, coordinates, and disseminates ongoing college sport research.
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• North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
� Member since Fall 2011 – Student member of organization that promotes research
and scholarly writing in sport sociology.
• Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
� Member since Fall 2011 – Student member of organization the blends a collection of
knowledge in diverse areas of sport and movement.
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SERVICE/AWARDS
• Ad Hoc Reviewer for two manuscripts, The Journal of Sport, Fall 2011
• Best Practices in Teaching, University of Tennessee, Fall 2010
� Participant –This program offers sessions in creating a syllabus, classroom
decorum, and diversity in a discussion-based setting. Completed Fall 2010.
Program directed by Dr. Joy DeSensi.
• Hiring Committee Member – Athletic Training Faculty Position, University of Miami,
Spring 2010
• Hiring Committee Member – Sport Management Faculty Position, University of Miami,
Spring 2009
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