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Dan Matheson is the Program Director and Professor of Instruction for the Sport and Recreation Management (SRM) program at the University of Iowa, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). He also serves as adjunct faculty in the College of Law. His roles include leadership in the Presidential Committee on Athletics (2016–2021) and chairmanship (two years).
Education: JD from the University of Minnesota Law School and BS in Physical Education (Sport and Recreation emphasis) from Iowa State University. His expertise centers on NCAA compliance, sports law, and experiential learning. He has published over a dozen articles on college athletics and legal issues.
Research interests include NCAA infractions, dispute resolution in sports, and mentorship through field trips and simulations (e.g., MLB salary arbitration, NCAA hearings). He developed an interdisciplinary course simulating athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights advocacy, collaborating with student-athletes.
Awards highlight his teaching excellence, including the 2016 President and Provost Award and Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer title (2017–2018). His work integrates industry partnerships with the Chicago Blackhawks, NASCAR, and NCAA executives.
Advising and grants: He leads experiential learning programs, including field trips to organizations like the Indiana Pacers and Big Ten Conference. No specific grants are listed, but his courses emphasize practical career development.
Labs/teams: Central to the SRM program, he coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives and legal simulations, fostering student engagement with real-world sport industry challenges.
