Jay Goldstein

Dr. Jay Goldstein is a Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the School of Public Health. He specializes in teaching courses such as *Psychology of Sport & Exercise*, *Transformational Leadership: The Art & Science of Coaching*, and *Managing Youth Programs: Sports, Fitness & Education*. His professional career spans over 30 years in professional, amateur, collegiate, and youth sports, including co-founding a sports marketing and event management company.

Education:

• PhD in Kinesiology (Sports Psychology), University of Maryland, 2016
• MS in Kinesiology (Sports Psychology), University of Maryland, 2005
• BS in Psychology, Tulane University, 1986

Research Interests:

Dr. Goldstein’s research focuses on the social psychology of youth sports, examining interactions between athletes, coaches, and parents to enhance development and performance. He emphasizes positive youth development, coaching education strategies, and the application of sport management principles to reshape youth sports culture through initiatives like *Project Play*.

Awards and Honors:

• Master’s Thesis Award from the Association of Applied Sports Psychology (AASP), 2005

Advising and Grants:

No formal advisee名单 or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. His professional experience includes extensive work in sports marketing and event management, alongside his academic role.

Labs/Teams:

No specific labs or research teams are listed, though his involvement in *Project Play* initiatives suggests collaborative applied work in youth sports culture reform.