Brent Estes

Dr. Brent Estes is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU), part of the College of Health Sciences. He specializes in Sport Management, teaching courses like Sport Law, Finance, Leadership, and Analytics. His research focuses on organizational behavior, legal issues in sports, and financial strategies within professional athletics.

• Ph.D. in Sport Administration (Florida State University, 2006)
• M.S.S. in Sport Management (United States Sports Academy, 2001)
• B.S. in Pre-Med/Biology (Faulkner University, 1998)

His research interests emphasize practical applications in sports governance and analytics, including earnings management in professional leagues and tax implications for athletes. Dr. Estes has coordinated graduate internships and previously worked in professional baseball and college athletics administration.

His publications analyze financial strategies, legal challenges, and performance metrics in sports, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach bridging management, law, and analytics.