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.

Presentations

  • Fraina, M. & Forsyth, E. (Dec 2025). Participation Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics: Interviews with DII and DIII Athletic Directors. Farmingdale, NY. FCA Scholarship Conference.
  • Forsyth, E., Fraina, M., Ratts, T. & Huberty, L. (Feb 2026). Issues Facing DII and DIII Intercollegiate Athletic Directors. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Global Sport Business Association.
  • Fraina, M., Forsyth, E. & Ratts, T. (Feb 2026). A Qualitative Analysis of the Pressing Issues Facing Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletic Administrators. Philadelphia, PA: Applied Sport Management Association Conference.

Empirical Articles

  • Ratts, T., Forsyth, E., Fraina, M., Johnson, J., Evans, Z. & Whisenant, W. (in press) Prioritizing Education-Based Athletics: Perspectives of High School Athletic Administrators on This Philosophy. International Journal of Sport Management.
  • Ratts, T., Forsyth, E., Johnson, J., Fraina, M., Evans, Z. & Whisenant, W. (in press). Examining the Evolution of Coaches Issues in Interscholastic Sport. Global Sport Business Journal.
  • 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.

Peer Review Articles

  • Forsyth, E., Smith, S. & Rerick, M. (in press, Winter 2025) Recurring Interscholastic Sport Issues Over Three Time-Periods: Part 1 – Coaches and Officials. Interscholastic Athletic Administration.
  • 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 Chapters

  • 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.