Academic Advisor

• 2024 – Received recognition “The Heart of BSU”.
• 2024 – Selected as most influential advisor; twice.
• 2023 – Received recognition “The Heart of BSU”.
• 2022 – Selected as most influential advisor; twice.
• 2021 – Received award of excellence for three online course designs.
• 2019 – Selected as most influential academic advisor.
• 2018 – Selected as most influential academic advisor; twice.
• 2017 – Selected as most influential academic advisor.
• 2012 – Selected as most influential academic advisor.
• 2008 – Selected as most influential academic advisor.
• 2005 – Selected as most influential academic advisor.

Reviewer

• Journal – To date I have reviewed eight submissions for three academic journals; International Journal of Sport Communication, Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, and Journal of Amateur Sport.
• Program – I was invited to review Mayville State University sport management program.
• Textbook – To date I have reviewed six textbooks for various publishers.

Professional Service

• Past President – Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (now called MNSHAPE).
• Founding Member – NASPE / NIAAA Graduate Curriculum Standards for High School & Middle School Sport Leaders.
• Advisory Board – Honey Brake Confluence Group.
• Foundation Board – Honey Brake Confluence Group.