Daniel Matheson

Daniel Matheson is a Teaching Professor at the University of Iowa, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As the Director of the Sport & Recreation Management program, he bridges academic instruction with practical industry experience, leveraging his prior roles as an NCAA Associate Director of Enforcement and New York Yankees Director of Baseball Operations. His teaching emphasizes employer networking and hands-on project collaboration with students.

He contributes regularly to media discussions on sport industry topics, featured in ESPN’s 'Outside the Lines,' New York Times, and SiriusXM’s 'College Sports Nation.' During the 2021 Fall semester, he taught a course on Baseball Salary Arbitration, reflecting his expertise in sports operations and legal frameworks.