Current Work

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Research Study

  • Examining the Perspectives of DII and DIII College Athletic Administrators on the Most Important Issues Facing the Profession; Financial Issues, Participation Issues, and Future Issues.

Empirical Articles

  • Faina, M., Forsyth, E., Ratts, T., Evans, Z., Johnson, J. & Whisenant, W. (in progress). Participation Issues Surrounding Interscholastic Sports: An Updated Look 10 Years Later.
  • Ratts, T., Forsyth, E., Evans, Z., Johnson, J., Faina, M. & Whisenant, W. (in progress). Administrative Logistical Issues Surrounding Interscholastic Sports: An Updated Look 10 Years Later.
  • Fraina, M., Forsyth, E., Ratts, T., Huberty, L., DeMaio, M. and Henry, T. (in progress). A Qualitative Analysis of Financial Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics from the Perspectives of Division II and Division III Athletic Directors. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics.
  • Fraina, M., Forsyth, E., Ratts, T., Huberty, L., DeMaio, M. and Henry, T. (in progress). A Qualitative Analysis of Participation Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics from the Perspectives of Division II and Division III Athletic Directors. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics.
  • Fraina, M., Forsyth, E., Ratts, T., Huberty, L., DeMaio, M. and Henry, T. (in progress). A Qualitative Analysis of Coaches Retention Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics from the Perspectives of Division II and Division III Athletic Directors. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics.

Peer Review Articles

  • Forsyth, E., Smith, S. & Rerick, M. (in press, Spring 2026) Recurring Interscholastic Sport Issues Over Three Time-Periods: Part 2 – Finance and Parents. Interscholastic Athletic Administration.
  • Forsyth, E. & Smith, S. (in press, Summer 2026) Recurring Interscholastic Sport Issues Over Three Time-Periods: Part 3 – Participation and Scheduling. Interscholastic Athletic Administration.

Text

  • Forsyth, E. & Ratts, T. (in development). Contemporary Issues in High School Athletics. New York, NY: Routledge-Taylor & Francis Group. 

Text Chapters

  • Forsyth, E. & Ratts, T. (in development). Introduction to Contemporary Issues in High School Athletics. New York, NY: Routledge-Taylor & Francis Group. (in development)
  • Ratts, T. & Forsyth, E. (in development). Future Issues in High School Athletics. New York, NY: Routledge-Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Forsyth, E. Duluth Trading Co. (in press, Summer 2026). In Lee, J. (3rd Ed). Branded: Branding in Sport Business. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.
  • Forsyth, E. Honey Brake. (in press, Summer 2026). In Lee, J. (3rd Ed). Branded: Branding in Sport Business. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.
  • Forsyth, E. & Lee, J. (in press, Summer 2026). Bass Pro Shops. In Lee, J. (3rd Ed). Branded: Branding in Sport Business. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.
  • Forsyth, E. & Lee, J. Mossy Oak. (in press, Summer 2026).  In Lee, J. (3rd Ed). Branded: Branding in Sport Business. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.