Hometown: Havre, Montana
Education:
Ed. D Montana State University 1995
MS University of Montana 1989
BA University of Montana 1982
Courses Taught: I teach HPE, Sports Management, and Exercise Science classes.
Areas of Scholarship: My areas of focus in research and writing are coaching methods, athlete academics, and funding for athletics.
Examples of My Work:
Building Relationships in Sports: One Circle at A Time, July 2021, Sport Coach America.
What Intercollegiate Athletic Coaches Wish Faculty Knew: Implications for Curriculum and Instruction, 2018, Journal of Curriculum and Teaching.
What Intercollegiate Athletic Athletes in the USA Wish Faculty Knew, 2018 Journal of Teaching and Practice.
Campus and Community Involvement: I am the advisor for the UP-Education Club, a member of the TEP Committee, attend and support Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, volunteering for athletic events at the local schools, as well as the Special Olympics.
Advice for Students:
Do not procrastinate on schoolwork
Pay attention to your sleep habits and eat well
Have time to have fun and laugh regularly
What are some of your favorite things to do in Great Falls?
Biking on the river path
Attending Farmers Market
Hobbies: I enjoy going for walks, biking, reading, antiquing, and following sports.