Category Archives: Sports

Remembering John Feinstein: A Storyteller Who Made Every Sport Matter

John Feinstein had a gift. He didn’t just write about sports—he brought them to life. He made us care, not just about the games but about the people playing them. He pulled back the curtain and revealed the human stories behind the competition. For a die-hard “basketball is all that matters” fan like me, heContinue reading “Remembering John Feinstein: A Storyteller Who Made Every Sport Matter”

My First Book: Communication & Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics

Why I Wrote Communication & Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics For years, I have watched students struggle with the cost of textbooks. In the field of sports management and athletic administration, the problem is particularly glaring. Traditional textbooks are often priced outrageously, sometimes costing students hundreds of dollars for a single course. As an educator, IContinue reading “My First Book: Communication & Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics”

International Student-Athletes and the Globalization of the NCAA

Suggested Citation:Coombs, H. V. (2024). International student-athletes and the globalization of the NCAA. In International History Month – The Sporting World: HIST 3921. Cedar City, Utah; Southern Utah University. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.15957.19685 Part 1: Introduction & Overview Introduction Hey everyone, my name is Dr. Hayden Coombs and I am a professor of sports management in the communicationContinue reading “International Student-Athletes and the Globalization of the NCAA”

Unmasking the Glory and Scandal: The System as an Essential Text for Athletic Administration Courses

Reviewed By: Hayden V. CoombsAffiliation: Southern Utah University Suggested Citation:Coombs, H. V. (2023). Unmasking the glory and scandal: The System as an essential text for athletic administration courses. Southern Utah University. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13766022 AbstractAcademic book reviews critically evaluate new works, promoting scholarship and enhancing academic publishing quality (Husselbee & Coombs, 2023). The System: The Glory andContinue reading “Unmasking the Glory and Scandal: The System as an Essential Text for Athletic Administration Courses”

Athletic Privilege

“Athletic privilege” is a concept that refers to the inherent advantages enjoyed by student-athletes at certain colleges and universities due to the superior resources, facilities, and support systems provided by their athletic departments. This term underscores the significant disparities that exist within collegiate athletics, where larger and more financially endowed institutions often offer their student-athletesContinue reading “Athletic Privilege”

Spiral of Bias- Local Media Voting Bias in the NBA Over Time

https://doi.org/10.1353/jsm.2022.a899586 Spiral of BiasLocal Media Voting Bias in the NBA Over Time Braden Bagley, Sean Fourney, Hayden Coombs In 2015 the National Basketball Association (NBA) began making award ballots, which are cast by media members, transparent. Using media ballots from seven NBA seasons(2015-2021), this study sought to identify the difference between how players are viewed byContinue reading “Spiral of Bias- Local Media Voting Bias in the NBA Over Time”

The Complex Identities of International Student-Athletes Competing in the NCAA: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study [Dissertation]

Suggested Citation: Coombs, H. V. (2022). The Complex Identities of International Student-Athletes Competing in the NCAA: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study (Order No. 30243656). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ Northcentral University; ProQuest One Academic. (2768262236). https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28354.04802. Abstract An international student-athlete is a student who is living abroad in the United States and competing inContinue reading “The Complex Identities of International Student-Athletes Competing in the NCAA: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study [Dissertation]”

Athlete Privilege

“Athlete privilege” is a term used to describe the advantages and benefits that athletes, especially those who excel in sports at the highest levels, may enjoy in various aspects of their lives. These advantages can manifest in several ways, including: It’s important to note that not all athletes benefit from these privileges to the sameContinue reading “Athlete Privilege”