Mitchell Woltring

Mitchell Woltring, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport at the University of South Alabama, located in Mobile, AL. He holds a B.S. in Sport Management from Minnesota State University (2009), an M.S. in Sport Management from Middle Tennessee State University (2013), and a Ph.D. in Human Performance (Concentration in Leisure and Sport Management) from Middle Tennessee State University (2015). His academic roles include teaching courses such as Sport Governance and Policy, Sports Marketing, and Leadership in Sport Management and Recreation Studies.

Dr. Woltring's research focuses on the student-athlete experience, service learning in Sport Management, and issues specific to the University of South Alabama. He emphasizes collaboration and integration across teaching, research, and service. His service contributions include roles on the Faculty Senate, College of Education Faculty Council, and Senior Bowl Committee, fostering community ties with local sports organizations.

His professional experience spans roles in high school sports, collegiate athletics (Middle Tennessee State University baseball), and professional baseball (Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets). His research trends include athlete psychology, international student-athlete adaptation, fantasy sports participation, and competitive balance in professional leagues. He has published widely on topics like sport specialization's impact on perfectionism and MLB attendance dynamics.

Dr. Woltring advises courses in sport governance, marketing, and leadership. His outreach efforts aim to strengthen ties between the University and local sports entities like the Senior Bowl. He co-authored multiple articles analyzing athlete experiences, life skills programming, and statistical comparisons across baseball eras.