Jay E Jisha

Dr. Jay E Jisha serves as Associate Professor in the Sport Management Department at the University of Tampa, where he acts as Faculty Athletic Representative to the NCAA and maintains active memberships in the Global Sport Business Association, Commission on Sport Management Accreditation, and Florida State Golf Association.

Education:

• B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University (1990)
• M.S., St. Thomas University (1993)
• Ph.D., Florida State University (2001)

His research centers on professional preparation in sport industries, with expertise in career development pathways, sport branding strategies, and legal/risk management frameworks. Dr. Jisha has co-authored book chapters on sport branding and delivered over 20 academic presentations examining industry preparation models.

Professional Contributions:

• Faculty Athletic Representative to NCAA
• Global Sport Business Association Member
• Commission on Sport Management Accreditation Member
• Florida State Golf Association Member

He instructs graduate Seminar in Sport Management and undergraduate Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport courses, emphasizing practical industry readiness through curriculum development focused on emerging sport business challenges.