ADAM COHEN
[email protected] CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATIONTexas A&M University College Station, TX 2011- 2013 PhD. Sport Management
Dissertation: The impacts and benefits yielded from the sport of quidditch
Dissertation Committee: Jon Welty Peachy (Chair), George Cunningham, John Singer, and Mike Edwards
Northeastern University Boston, MA 2008 - 2009 M.S. Masters of Sports Leadership
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 1998 -2002
B.A. Major in Communications; Minor in History PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Higher Education
Texas Tech University, Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences August 2013 - Present Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Texas A&M University, Department of Health and Kinesiology 2011- 2013 Graduate Research Assistant
Non-Profit Industry
Sports in Society, Athletes in Service Division, Boston, MA June 2008 – Nov 2008 Public Relations
Jewish Community Relation Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston, Boston, MA Feb 2005 – Feb 2008 Government Affairs Associate
Project Vote Smart, Philipsburg, MT Nov 2003 – Nov 2004 Editor-in-Chief, Outreach Coordination
AmeriCorps VISTA – CTCNet, Boston, MA Aug 2002 – Aug 2003 Regional Coordinator
MANUSCRIPTS PUBLISHED
Welty Peachey, J. & Cohen, A. (in press). Reflections from scholars on barriers and strategies in sport-for-development research. Journal of Sport for Development.
Welty Peachey, J. & Cohen, A. ( in press). Research partnerships in sport for development and peace: Challenges, barriers, and strategies. Journal of Sport Management
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. ( 2015). The making of a social entrepreneur: From participant to cause champion within a sport-for-development context. Sport Management Review.DOI: 10.1016/j.smr.2014.04.002
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (2015). Quidditch: Impacting and benefiting participants in a non-fiction manner. Journal of Sport and Social Issues. DOI: 10.1177/0193723514561549
Lobpries, J., Hodge, C., & Cohen, A. (2015). Will motivated players help women’s professional leagues survive? Investigating the motives and needs of National Pro Fastpitch players.
International Journal of Sport Management.16(3), 393-416.
Welty Peachey,J., Cunningham, G., Bruening, J., Cohen, A., Lyras, A. (2015). The influence of a sport-for-development event on prejudice and change agent efficacy. Journal of Sport
Management,29(1). 27-41.
Welty Peachey, J., Bruening, J, Cohen, A., Lyras, A., Cunningham, G. (in press). Examining social capital development among volunteers of a multinational sport-for-development event Journal of Sport Management.
Cohen, A., Melton, E. N., & Welty Peachey, J. (2014).Using coed sport's ability to encourage inclusion and equality. Journal of Sport Management, 28(2), 220-235.
Welty Peachey, J., Cunningham, G., Cohen, A., Lyras, A. & Bruening, J. (2014). Exploring the
motivations of participants to take part in an elite, multinational, sport-for-development event. Event Management, 18(2), 153-168.
Welty Peachey, J., Borland, J., Lobpries, J., & Cohen, A. (2014). Managing impact: Leveraging social capital through liminality and communitas at a sport-for-development event. Sport Management Review.DOI: 10.1016/j.smr.2014.05.003
Welty Peachey, J., Lyras, A., Cohen, A., Bruening, J. & Cunningham, G. (2013). Exploring the motivation and retention factors of sport-for-development volunteers. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
Welty Peachey, J., Lyras, A., Borland, J., & Cohen, A. (2013).Street Soccer USA Cup: Preliminary Findings of a Sport-for-Homeless Intervention. The ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 8(1), 3-11.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., Borland, J., & Lyras, A. (2013) – Exploring the initial motivations of individuals to volunteer with a sport-for-homeless initiative. International Journal of Sport
Management, 14(1), 103-122.
Cohen, A., Brown, B., Welty Peachey, J. (2012). The intersection of pop culture and non-traditional sports: A segmentation analysis of quidditch players. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, 12(3/4), 180-197.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., Borland, J., & Lyras, A. (2013). Building social capital: Examining the impact of Street Soccer USA on its volunteers. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 48(1), 20-37.
NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Cohen, A. (2012). Using Soccer to Overcome Obstacles. A Sport-for-Homeless Success Story. Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute of Sports Medicine and Human Performance online article. Retrieved from: http://huffinesinstitute.org/resources/articles/articletype/articleview/articleid/368/using-soccer-to-overcome-obstacles-a-sport-for-homeless-success-story
Cohen, A. (2013). Quidditch: Simultaneously Pursuing Snitches and Gender Equality. Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute of Sports Medicine and Human Performance online article. Retrieved from: http://www.huffinesinstitute.org/resources/articles/articletype/articleview/articleid/600/quidditc h-simultaneously-pursuing-snitches-and-gender-equality-in-sport
PRESENTATIONS
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J., Cunningham, G.B., Bruening, J., Lyras, A. (May 2015). Positive
results still call for critical evaluation: A post-event assessment of a sport-for-development initiative.
North American Society for Sport Management annual conference, Ottawa, Canada.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., (May 2015). The Evolution of a Social Entrepreneur: Turning Passion
into Skill. North American Society for Sport Management annual conference, Ottawa, Canada.
Smith, N., Pickett, D., Cohen, A. (advisor) (May 2015). The New Gap Year: Exploring the outcomes
of long-term international sport-for-development volunteering for American Millennials. North
American Society for Sport Management annual conference, Ottawa, Canada.
Roulier, R., Cohen, A., & John-Sandy, R. (April 2015). Exploring collaborative efforts in sport and
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A. (November, 2014). Partnerships in sport-for-development and peace: Challenges, barriers, and strategies. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport annual conference, Portland, Oregon.
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (May 2014). From homeless soccer participant to cause champion: A
narrative inquiry of a social entrepreneur. North American Society for Sport Management annual
conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Welty Peachey, J., Cunningham, G., Bruening, J., Cohen, A., Lyras, A. (May 2014). The influence
of a sport-for-development event on prejudice and change agent efficacy. North American Society for
Sport Management annual conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Lobpries, J., Hodge, C., Cohen, A. (advisor) (May 2014). Investigating the motivations of
professional female athletes as league employees. North American Society for Sport Management
annual conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Cohen, A. (March 2014). Intergroup contact with Special Olympic athletes and participating students
in a service learning classroom. Muhammad Ali Center Athletes and Social Change Forum,
Louisville, Kentucky.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A. (November, 2013). Sport-for-development monitor and evaluation: Challenges, barriers and strategies for overcoming. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport annual conference, Quebec City, Canada.
Brown, B., Cohen, A., Bennett, G. (October, 2013). “Baseball is Wack!”: Examining African Americans’ apathy towards baseball consumption. Sport Marketing Association annual conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (May, 2013). Motivation and retention factors of sport-for-development volunteers. North American Society for Sport Management annual conference, Austin, Texas.
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (May, 2013). Participant motivation towards an elite, multinational, sport-for-development event. North American Society for Sport Management annual conference, Austin, Texas. Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (November, 2012). Evaluating Impact of a Non-Traditional, Grassroots Sport. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport annual conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Melton, E., Cohen, A., Lobpries, J. (November, 2012)The coed sport contact model: A conceptual
framework for identifying impact of coed sport participation. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport annual conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Cohen, A., Brown, B., Welty Peachey, J. (October, 2012). A market segmentation analysis of a non-traditional sport: Quidditch. Sport Marketing Association annual conference, Orlando, Florida.
Lobpries, J., Bennett, G., Cohen, A. (October 2012). Evaluation of the Twelve Sports Academy: A Pilot Study. Sport Marketing Association annual conference, Orlando, Florida.
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (May, 2012). Quidditch: Simultaneously pursuing snitches and gender equality. North American Society for Sport Management annual conference, Seattle, Washington. Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., Borland, J., Lyras, A. (May, 2012). Exploring the Initial Motivations of Individuals to Volunteer with a Sport-for-Homeless Initiative. North American Society for Sport Management annual conference, Seattle, Washington.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., Lyras, A. (March, 2012). Advancing long-term sport-for-development monitoring and evaluation strategies: Integrating theory, research and practice. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual conference, Boston, Massachusetts. Brown, B., Cohen, A., Bennett, G. (March, 2012). Using motivational theories to enhance attendance. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual conference, Boston, Massachusetts.
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (February, 2012) A narrative inquiry of a sport-for-homeless initiative's success story. Texas Student Symposium, Austin, Texas.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., Lyras, A. (November, 2011). Examining the impact of Street Soccer USA on its volunteers. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport annual conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lyras, A., Welty Peachey, J., Borland, J., Cohen, A. (June, 2011). Sport for social change: Using a case study analysis to advance sport-for development theory and practice. Symposium at the North American Society for Sport Management annual conference, London, Ontario, Canada.
Lyras, A., Cohen, A., Payne, E. (June, 2010). Sport-for-development independent study: A case study analysis of intersected service, teaching and research. Presented at the International Sport for
Development Association’s Power of Sport Summit, Boston, Massachusetts.
Welty Peachey, J., Lyras, A., Borland, J. & Cohen, A. (June, 2010). Sport for social change: A
methodological proposition for assessing the impact of Street Soccer USA on effecting positive life changes among the homeless. Presented at the International Sport for Development Association’s Power of Sport Summit, Boston, Massachusetts.
Cohen, A. (March, 2010). Analyzing a Sport for Development Independent Study. Presented at the Spring Research Conference, Lexington, Kentucky.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Cohen, A. (in press). International sport-for-development. In G. Bennett and K. Ballouli (Eds.), International Sport Business. College Station, TX: Center for Sport Management Research and Education.
Welty Peachey, J., & Cohen, A. (2012). Sport and social change. In GB Cunningham and JN Singer (Eds.), Sociology of sport and physical activity. College Station, TX: Center for Sport Management Research and Education.
TECHINCAL REPORTS
Cohen, A., Baloulli, K. (2015) - Impact assessment of HHL. Distributed to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation.
Lobpries, J., Cohen, A., Hodge, C. (2013) - NPF Player Survey: Assessing NPF Players' Experience as Employees of the NPF. Distributed to the National Pro Fastpitch Players Association.
Cohen, A., Welty Peachey, J. (2012) - IQA Impact report: Analysis of the benefits and impacts quidditch provides. Distributed to the International Quidditch Association.
Cohen, A., Melton, E.N., Welty Peachey, J. (2012) - IQA Impact report: Analysis of a non-traditional, coed sport. Distributed to the International Quidditch Association.
Cohen, A., Brown, B., Welty Peachey, J. (2012) - IQA Impact report: Analysis of motivations of quidditch participants. Distributed to the International Quidditch Association.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., Borland, J., & Lyras, A. (2011) – Building social capital: Examining the impact of Street Soccer USA on its volunteers. Distributed to Street Soccer USA.
Welty Peachey, J., Cohen, A., Borland, J., & Lyras, A. (2011) – Sport for social change: Assessing the impact of the Street Soccer USA Cup on effecting positive life changes among the homeless.
Distributed to Street Soccer USA. GRANTS RECEIVED
Driskill, D. (principle), Cohen, A. (co-principle), Boles, A. (co-principle) (2014). Texas Tech Transdisiplinary Research & Academy research funding. ($4000).
Nite, C. (principle), Melton, N. (co-principle), Cohen, A. (co-principle) (2014). Champions for social change. Texas Tech University Scholarship Catalyst Program ($3000).
Cohen, A. (2013). Graduate research grant. Funded by Texas A&M’s College of Education and Human Development ($1000).
Cohen, A. (2012). Graduate travel grant. Funded by Texas A&M’s College of Education and Human Development ($500).
Cohen, A. (2012). Graduate Student Research Presentation Travel Grant. Awarded by the Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute of Sports Medicine and Human Performance ($650).
Cohen, A. (2011). Principal Investigator. A monitor and evaluation assessment of the International Quidditch Association. IQA, New York, New York. ($500 - portions in kind).
Cohen, A. (2011). Health and Kinesiology graduate travel grant. Funded by Texas A&M’s department of Health and Kinesiology ($560).
Cohen, A. (2010). Sport for Development: Scientific presentation and data analysis research. Grant awarded by University of Louisville Research and Faculty Development Committee ($1,100).
GRANTS SUBMITTED
Cohen, A. (2015). Social Entrepreneurship field investigation. North American Society for Sport Management grant ($2050 - not funded).
Cohen, A. (principle), Baloulli, K. (co-principle) (2015). Intersection of music and sport: Yielding social change. Laboratory for Diversity in Sport: Diversity in Sport and Physical Activity Grant ($2283 - not funded).
Melton, N., Nite, C., Cohen, A. (2014). Champions for social change: Examining how athletes influence perceptions of inclusion. NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program ($9,940 - not funded).
AWARDS RECEIVED
Service Learning Faculty Fellow (2014). Awarded by Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development center. Texas Tech University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Overall assessment of instructor scaled 1-5; 5 = "excellent"
ESS 3358 Fundamentals of Sport Management. Texas Tech University Summer 2014 (online) - 26 students / M = 5.0
ESS 4359 Applications of Law in Sport. Texas Tech University Fall 2014 - 28 students / 26 students / M = 4.88
Summer 2014 (online) - 25 students / M = 4.80
ESS 5317 Sport for Social Change - Service Learningclassroom. Texas Tech University Spring 2014 - 12 students / M = 4.78
Spring 2015 - 26 students / M = 5.00
ESS 5325 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport. Texas Tech University Fall 2014 - 24 students / M = 4.82
Fall 2013 - 22 students / M = 4.84
ESS 4374 International Sport Management. Texas Tech University Summer 2015 (online) - forthcoming
ESS 4357 Financial and Economic Aspects of Sport. Texas Tech University Summer 2015 (online) – forthcoming
Fall 2015 – 30 students
SPMT 422 Sport Finance (Teaching Assistantship: 2012, Summer). Texas A&M University INVITED SPEAKER
SPM 290 Introduction to Sport Management (2014, October). The power and impact of sport-for-development initiatives. Tampa Bay University, Tampa Bay, FL.
SADL 519 Sport Event Design (2013, March). Volunteer motivations and impact within a sport setting. Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
Graduate Seminar Series (2013, February). The academic job interview: Experiences of recent interviewees. Texas A&M University.
GUEST LECTURES
SPMT 333 Sport Management (2013, March). Ethics. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. SPMT 482 Writing Seminar (2012, September). Research methods and design. Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX.
SPMT 333 Sport Management (2012, March). Leadership. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
SPMT 420 Facility Planning (2012, March). Finance and budgeting. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
SPMT 333 Sport Management (2011, March). Communications. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
SPAD 684 Current Trends (2010, September). Sport for development, an overview. University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
SPAD 281 Principles in Sport Administration (2010, October ). Street Soccer USA and the Power of Sport University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS 5 TOOL Fundamentals (Nicaragua) Hip Hop Loves Foundation (New York) Special Olympics (West Texas)
International Quidditch Association Street Soccer USA (New York) Soccer Without Borders
SERVICE
Dissertation Committee Member: Natalie Bernard, Master's Thesis Chris Powell, Master's Thesis Graduate Student Advising:
Nathan Garcia, non-thesis Lauren Stolen, non-thesis Liz Ullathorne, non-thesis Taylor Wilson, non-thesis Dylan Clark, non-thesis
Sport management faculty search committee. Texas Tech University. (November, 2014 - March 2015; August 2015 – present)
Pedagogy search committee. Texas Tech University. (November, 2013 - March 2014) HESS Scholarship Committee. Texas Tech University. (October, 2014 - present) Journal Reviewer:
Guest Reviewer: Journal of Sport Management Guest Reviewer: Sport Management Review Guest Reviewer: Event Management
Guest Reviewer: International Review for the Sociology of Sport Guest Reviewer: Journal of Intercollegiate Sport
Council on Diversity Initiatives at Texas A&M – sub-committee member, data analyst, 2013 Moderator: Texas Graduate Sport Management Symposium, 2013
Judge: Student Research Week, Texas A&M, 2012 & 2013
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member – North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) (2010 – Present) Member – North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (2012 - Present)
Member – American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) (2011 - Present)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Jewish Family & Children’s Services – trained and coached adults in elder care facilities and adults with persistent mental illness on becoming state level advocates (2006 - 2008) • Jewish Community Relation Council of Boston – worked on Public Policy Committee
(2006-2008)
• Umpired, coached and mentored youth baseball, basketball and soccer leagues in the Boston area
• Big brother to children in foster care under the custody of the MA Department of Social Services
• Office work and recreation assistance at a private non-profit school for students with special needs
