Profile
Dr. Tim Ryan is a Professor of Sport Commerce and the Director of the Sport and Leisure Management program of the at the University of Memphis. He received his B.S. in Mathematics from Wheaton College (IL), his M.S. in Sport Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi, and his Ph.D. in Sport Management from Texas A&M University. His research interests lie in the areas of work satisfaction of coaches and customer satisfaction. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Sport Management Review, Injury Prevention, Team Performance Management and the International Journal of Sport Management. He has also made several presentations at national and international academic conferences, such as the annual meetings of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), the Sport Marketing Association (SMA), and the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) conference. Additionally, Dr. Ryan serves as the graduate director for the Kemmons Wilson School
Additional Information
Sport & Leisure Management Website
Education
- PhD Kinesiology: Sport Management - Texas A&M University - 2007
- MS Kinesiology: Sport Administration - University of Southern Mississippi - 1999
- BS Mathematics - Wheaton College - 1992
Work Experience
- Professor, Kemmons Wilson School - University of Memphis - 2018 - present
- Sport & Leisure Management Program Coordinator, Kemmons Wilson School - University of Memphis - 2015 - present
- Sport Commerce graduate coordinator, Kemmons Wilson School - University of Memphis - 2020 - present
- Director of Graduate Programs, Kemmons Wilson School - University of Memphis - 2015 - 2018
- Associate Professor, Kemmons Wilson School - University of Memphis - 2015 - 2018
- Associate Professor, Health and Sport Sciences - University of Memphis - 2013 - 2015
- Sport & Leisure Management Unit Coordinator, Health and Sport Sciences - University of Memphis - 2010 - 2015
- Assistant Professor , Health and Sport Sciences - University of Memphis - 2007 - 2013
- Graduate Assistant, Health and Kinesiology - Texas A&M University - 2004 - 2007
- High School Mathematics Teacher, - Central Community Schools - 1995 - 2004
- High School Coach, Football, Basketball, and Track - Central Community Schools - 1996 - 2004
Honors/Awards
- Wilson School Teacher of the Year - U of Memphis - Kemmons Wilson School - 2019
- Thomas W. Briggs Excellence in Teaching (nominee) - The University of Memphis - 2015
- Chair’s Award for Outstanding Service Contribution - Department of Health & Sport Sciences, U of Memphis - 2013
- Central High School Hall of Fame - 2019 Induction Class - Central HS, Dewitt, IA - 2019
- Central High School Hall of Fame - 2017 Induction Class - Central HS, Dewitt, IA - 2017
- Central High School Hall of Fame - 2012 Induction Class - Central HS, Dewitt, IA - 2012
- Iowa State Coach of the Year (2A) - Iowa Association of Track Coaches - 2002
- Regional Coach of the Year - Iowa Association of Track Coaches - 2000, 2001, 2004
- Big Bend Conference Coach of the Year - Big Bend Conference (Central HS, Dewitt, IA) - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Teaching Experience
- Applied Statistical Methods - The University of Memphis
- Strategic Management of Sport and Leisure Organizations - The University of Memphis
- Theoretical Foundations of Sport and Leisure - The University of Memphis
- SPRT in Promotional Culture - The University of Memphis
- Chronology of Sport - NFL - The University of Memphis
- Honors Forum - Business of Professional Wrestling - University of Memphis
- Athletic Team Management - The University of Memphis
- Organizational Analysis of Sport & Leisure - The University of Memphis
- Sport and Leisure as Popular Culture - The University of Memphis
- Senior Project in Health and Sport Sciences - The University of Memphis
- Occupational Development in SPRT - The University of Memphis
- Internship in UNIV - The University of Memphis
- Field Experience in UNIV - The University of Memphis
- Conditioning: Varsity Sports - The University of Memphis
- Special Problems in SPRT - The University of Memphis
- Practicum in Sport Commerce - The University of Memphis
- Seminar in SPRT - The University of Memphis
- Managing the Learning Environment - The University of Memphis
- Finance of Sport Operations - Texas A&M University
- Sociology of Sport (Team taught) - Texas A&M University
- Foundations of Sport Management (Team taught) - Texas A&M University
- Algebra II - Central Community Schools, Dewitt, Iowa
- Geometry - Central Community Schools, Dewitt, Iowa
- Computer Programming - Central Community Schools, Dewitt, Iowa
- Geometry - Larkin High School, Elgin, Illinois
Support
- NACMA - National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators - $500 + 1500 - Fall, 2016 - Summer, 2017
- Innovations in Research and Practice - NCAA - 10,000 - 2014-2015
- Desoto Civic Center Patron Questionnaire - Desoto Civic Center - $2500 - Spring, 2011
- BlueCross Bowl Patron Questionnaire - Championship Marketing - $1000 - December, 2009
- Constraints impacting minority participation in swimming - USA Swimming - $51463 - December, 2007 - December, 2008
Service
- University of Memphis - Sport & Leisure Management program coordinator - 2010-present
- University of Memphis - College Directors Council, Graduate School - 2015-present
- University of Memphis - Grad Director & Representative on University Council for Graduate Studies - 2015-present
- University of Memphis - UofM Global Coordinators (formerly Online Program Coordinators) - 2011-present
- Journal of Applied Sport Management - Academic Editorial Board member - 2013-present
- Sport Management Review - Reviewer -
- Journal of Sport Management - Reviewer -
- Journal of Intercollegiate Sport - Reviewer -
- Team Performance Management: An International Journal - Reviewer - 2010-2012
- AAHPERD - Research Consortium Reviewer -
- North American Society for Sport Management - Award Naming Committee - 2010-2011
- College Sport Research Institute Conference - Reviewer -
- North American Society for Sport Management - Reviewer -
- North American Society for Sport Management - NASSM Publicity & Newsletter committee - 2008-2010
Books Published
- Havard, C. T., Wann, D. L., & Ryan, T. D. (forthcoming). I love to see them lose: Investigating fan perceptions and behaviors toward rival teams. In C. L. Wang’s (Ed.). Exploring the Rise of Fandom in Contemporary Consumer Culture. IGI Global.
Journal Articles
Presentations
- *Havard, C. T., Ferrucci, P., & Ryan, T. D. (2017, June). Investigating the Influence of Media Headlines on Fan Behavior. Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Denver, Colorado.
- McCray, K., Taylor, E., Fuller, R.D. (2017). Building Diversity Through Research, Service, Advising, and Teaching. Symposium session presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Denver, CO. May 2017. (Invited presenter on advising)
- Ryan, T. D., Ehret, L., Pacheco, R. S., Smith, D. Thramer, R., Walker, J., Shiffman, A., Ehrhart, S. (2016). Sports Management Student Symposium hosted by Memphis Open Presented by ServiceMaster, Memphis, Tennessee.
- *Havard, C. T., & Ryan, T. D. (2016,
June). Examining the impact of promotional
rivalry titles on fan perceptions and behavior in intercollegiate athletics.
Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport
Management, Orlando, Florida.
- Ryan, T. D., Penwell, K.. Baker, R.
H., & Irwin, R. L. (2015). A Career
Readiness Program for Student-Athletes. Presented to the National Collegiate Athletic
Association. Washington, D.C.
- *Havard, C. T., & Ryan, T. D. (2015,
June). Rivalry, in-group bias, and glory
out of reflected failure in sport fans. Paper presented at annual
conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada.
- *Havard, C. T., Ryan, T. D., Eddy, T.
(2014, October). Examining rival perceptions of intercollegiate athletics
fans. Poster presented at annual conference for the Sport Marketing
Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Clopton, A. W., (2014,
June). Baseball participation: A
geographical mapping of MLB players. Paper presented at annual conference
for the North American Society for Sport Management, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- *Ryan, T. D., Barr, C., Andrew, D.,
Miller, J., Stotlar, D., Weese, J. (2014, June). Leaders' ledgers: Advice to sport management faculty interested in
administration. Symposium session presented at annual conference for the
North American Society for Sport Management, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Ryan, T. D. (2014, February). CEHD Mentoring Symposium, College Station, Texas.
- *Wells, J. E. & Ryan, T. D. (2013, June). Interested in being an Athletic Director: Do self-efficacy and work-family conflict matter? Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Austin, Texas.
- *Harrolle, M., Bopp, T., Keiper, P., Ridinger, L., & Ryan, T. D. (2013, June). Online learning is here to stay! Sport management and distance education. Symposium session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Austin, Texas.
- *Ryan, T. D., Ross, S. R., Andrew, D., Sagas, M., & Ridinger, L. (2012, June). Behind the curtain: Insights into the faculty hiring process in sport management. Symposium session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Seattle, Washington.
- *Havard, C. T., Wann, D.L., Ryan, T. D. (2012, April). Investigating the Impact of Conference Realignment on Rivalry in Intercollegiate Athletics. Paper presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Chapel Hill, NC.
- *Irwin, C. C., Irwin, R. L., Ryan, T. D., Martin, N. T, & Ross, S. R. (2011, October). USA Swimming diversity research summary: Emerging solutions from the pool deck. Paper presented at annual World Aquatic Health Conference, Seattle, Washington.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Clopton, A. W., (2011, June). Using social cognitive career theory and group social capital to understand student-athletes’ perceptions of the coaching profession. Poster session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, London, Ontario, Canada.
- *Kane, G., Ryan, T. D., Bruening, J. E., Ross, S. R., Dixon, M. A., & Schenewark, J. (2011, June). Fatherhood and work–family balance in academia: A round table discussion. Symposium session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, London, Ontario, Canada.
- Ryan, T. D., & Irwin, R. (2011). Fan Satisfaction with the DeSoto Civic Center. Technical report presented to DeSoto Civic Center Board.
- *Clopton, A. W., Ryan, T. D., & Ross, S. R. (2011, April). Managing perceptions of athletics upon a campus community: The impact of race in NCAA Divisions II and III. Poster presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Chapel Hill, NC.
- *Irwin, C. C., Irwin, R. L., Martin, N. T, Ross, S. R., & Ryan, T. D. (2011, April). Constraints impacting minority swimming participation phase II. Paper presented at annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- *Ryan, T. D., Thornton, M. A. & Clopton, A. W. (2011, April). Work-family conflict among high school officials. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego, California.
- *Clopton, A. W., Ryan, T. D., & Finch, B. L. (2011, April). Prestige and image perceptions of university through team identity. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego, California.
- *Clopton, A. W., Montgomery, M., & Ryan, T. D., (2011, April). Examining organizational effectiveness of college baseball teams through internal processes. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego, California.
- *Martin, N. T., Ross, S. R., & Ryan, T. D. (2011, March). Re-framing sport management employment expectations. Program presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego, California.
- *Irwin, C. C., & Ryan, T. D. (2009, October). Enhancing Diversity in Swimming. Program presented at annual conference for the Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
- *Irwin, C.C., & Ryan, T.D. (2010, October). Minority Swimming Ability and Participation. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual State Convention, Murfreesboro, TN.
- Ryan,
T. D., & Irwin, R.I. (2010, October). Sponsorship
and state high school football championships: An analysis of consumer spending.
Poster presented at annual conference for the Sport Marketing Association, New
Orleans, Louisiana.
- *Clopton, A. W., Ryan, T. D., & Finch, B. L. (2010, May). Athletics success as a mediator of organizational identity, perceived prestige. Poster session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Tampa, Florida.
- *Ross, S., Ryan, T. D., & Martin, N. (2010, May). I’ll make millions! Identifying sport management student expectations and developing responsive educational tactics. Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Tampa, Florida.
- *Hayden, K., Champion, D., Tolivar, D. P., & Ryan, T. D. (2010, April). The social lives of student-athletes versus non-student-athletes. Paper presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Chapel Hill, NC.
- Irwin, C. C., Irwin, R. L., Ryan, T. D., & Drayer, J., (2010, April). The mythology of swimming: Are myths impacting minority youth participation? Article from International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education (2009) presented at Faculty Scholarship Week, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
- Irwin, C. C., Irwin, R. L., Ryan, T. D., & Drayer, J., (2010, April). Urban minority youth swimming (in)ability in the United States and associated demographic characteristics: Toward a drowning prevention plan. Article from Injury Prevention (2009) presented at Faculty Scholarship Week, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
- Ryan, T. D., & Sagas, M. (2010, April). Relationships between pay satisfaction, work-family conflict, and coaching turnover intentions. Article from Team Performance Management: An International Journal (2009) presented at Faculty Scholarship Week, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
- *Ryan, T. D., Irwin, C. C., Irwin, R., & Drayer, J. (2010, March). Parental knowledge as a barrier to youth swimming ability. Program presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Clopton, A. W. (2010, March). Mothers and fathers as coaches: Exploring differences in work-family fit. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- *Ryan, T. D., Clopton, A. W., & Finch, B. L. (2010, March). Athletics success as a mediator of organizational identity, perceived prestige. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- *Sosa, J., & Ryan,
T. D. (2010, March). Paradox of the
contented working woman in high school officiating. Poster session presented
at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- *Irwin, C. C., Irwin,
R., Ryan, T. D, & Drayer, J. (2010, March). Minority youth swimming: Barriers affecting participation and ability. Program
presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Clopton, A. W. (2009, May). Work-Family Wellness: The Sum of Work-Family Variables. Poster presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Columbia, South Carolina.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Hall, T. (2009, May). Consumption of Mixed Martial Arts among College Students: A Preliminary Examination. Poster presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Columbia, South Carolina.
- *Ryan, T. D., Sagas, M., & Clopton, A. W. (2009, April). Exploring religiosity and the college coach. Poster presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Chapel Hill, NC.
- *Clopton, A. W., & Ryan, T. D. (2009, April). Gender differences in college athletics impact upon social capital. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, Florida.
- *Sosa, J., Ryan, T. D., & Thornton, M.A. (2009, April) Training and quality of work outcomes of high school officials. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, Florida.
- *Irwin, C., Drayer, J. Ryan, T., & Irwin, R. (2008, November) The influence of parents on swimming participation in inner-city youth. Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Denver, Colorado.
- Irwin, R., Drayer, J., Irwin, C., Ryan, T., & Southall, R. (2008). Constraints Impacting Minority Swimming Participation. Technical report presented to USA Swimming Foundation. Found at: http://www.usaswimming.org/_Rainbow/ Documents/8ff56da3-ef9c-47ab-a83e-7b72efea474/2008_minority_swimming_research.pdf
- *Ryan, T. D., Clopton, A. W., & Irwin, R.. (2008, May). Super support! A supportive supervisor, life satisfaction, and the mediating presence of coaching satisfaction. Poster presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Sagas, M. (2008, May). Work-family fit within college coaching. Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Clopton, A. W. (2008, April). Perceived gender differences for work-family conflict in college coaches. Poster presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Memphis, Tennessee.
- *Ryan, T. D., & Sagas, M. (2008, April). Work-family fit: A more complete picture of work-family nexus. Poster presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Memphis, Tennessee.
- *Clopton, A. W., Finch, B. L., & Ryan, T. D. (2008, April). Perceptions of the impact of intercollegiate athletics along race and athlete status. Poster presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Memphis, Tennessee.
- *Clopton, A. W., & Ryan, T. D. (2008, April). Identity and community: Assessing the impact of athletics on campus. Poster presented at annual conference for the College Sport Research Institute, Memphis, Tennessee.
- *Ryan T.D., & Sagas, M. (2008, April). Relationships between pay satisfaction, work-family conflict, and coaching turnover intentions. Poster session to be presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Ft. Worth, Texas.
- *Dixon, M. A., Ryan T.D., Bruening, J. E., & Sagas, M. (2008, April). Coaching and family: Buffering the conflict and building the enrichment. Program to be presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Ft. Worth, Texas.
- *Ryan, T. & Sagas, M. (2007, June). The web-based survey: A 2 x 2 experiment. Poster session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Miami, Florida.
- *Ryan, T. & Sagas, M. (2007, June). The work-family interface: The Development of family constructs. Poster session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Miami, Florida.
- *Ryan T.D., & Sagas, M. (2007, March). Predicting job insecurity in college coaches from background variables. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baltimore, Maryland.
- *Ryan T.D., Sagas, M., & Clopton, A. W. (2007, March). Work-family conflict as a mediator between job stressors and organizational turnover intent. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baltimore, Maryland.
- *Clopton, A.W., Ryan T.D., & Sagas, M. (2007, March). Examining the role of job satisfaction as a mediator on selected work-outcomes of college coaches. Poster session presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baltimore, Maryland.
- *Ryan, T. & Sagas, M. (2006, June). The high school teacher-coach: Antecedents for interrole conflict. Poster session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Kansas City, Missouri.
- *Ryan, T. & Sagas, M. (2006, June). The quality of employment in college and high school coaching: The development of explanatory taxonomies. Poster session presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Kansas City, Missouri.
- *Ryan, T. & Sagas, M. (2006, April). Facets of role conflict in interscholastic coaching: The effect on turnover. Paper presented at annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- *Sartore, M. L., Ryan, T., Sagas, M., & Cunningham, G. B. (2005, June). Work-family conflict and life satisfaction: The effects of working hours for college coaches. Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- *Cunningham, G. B., Sagas, M., Sartore, M. L., & Ryan, T. (2005, June). The role of demographic dissimilarity in a service exchange. Paper presented at annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Ryan, T. D. (2009, July). Religion and sport. Special invitation lecturer, Texas A&M University.
- Ryan, T (2007, March). Work-family interface for coaches: The Development of family constructs. Oral presentation at Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
- Ryan, T (2006, March). Quality of employment in high school coaching: Interrole conflict and the intent to leave. Oral presentation at Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
- Ryan, T (2005, March). Quality of employment in high school coaching: the development of an instrument. Oral presentation at Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
- Dees, W., Ryan, T. D., Sartore, M. L., Sosa, J., & Tsuji, Y. (2005, February). Panel presentation at Annual Sport Business Forum, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
- Ryan, T. (2003, March). The Development of a Sprint Program. Presentation at Annual Grinnell Tiger Track & Field Clinic, Grinnell, Iowa.
* indicates refereed conference presentation
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