Gregory M. Kane

Gregory M. Kane is a Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Eastern Connecticut State University. He serves as Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee and participates in national advisory boards while maintaining active research and teaching roles.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology from the University of Connecticut
• Ph.D. in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut

Dr. Kane's research program centers on three interconnected domains: leadership development in sport contexts, physical activity's impact on mood and mental health, and emerging technology applications in sport pedagogy. His work examines how virtual reality and augmented reality transform training methodologies while investigating psychological mechanisms linking exercise to emotional regulation. This interdisciplinary approach bridges sport sociology, exercise physiology, and educational technology to address contemporary challenges in athletic development and mental wellness.

Publication trends from 2019-2023 reveal progressive expansion from foundational sport leadership theory toward technology-integrated mental health interventions. His research increasingly emphasizes practical applications of VR/AR for diverse populations while maintaining rigorous methodological standards in sport management scholarship. Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on translational research connecting laboratory findings to real-world sport settings.

Dr. Kane actively mentors undergraduate researchers whose collaborative work has been featured at Eastern's CREATE Conference, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), and the Athlete Development Research Symposium. He serves on university committees including Academic Affairs while contributing expertise to national advisory boards across the sport management field.