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Kinzee Salo is a Visiting Instructor in Sport Management and Athletics at Gustavus Adolphus College, where she also serves as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach. She holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in sport sociology from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Catherine University, where she graduated with honors.
- B.A., Psychology – St. Catherine University (2016)
- M.S., Kinesiology (Sport Sociology) – University of Minnesota (2019)
Her research and professional interests focus on gender, sport, sociology, psychology, and inclusion in athletics. She brings a strong background in both academic instruction and athletic coaching, particularly in tennis. Her teaching includes courses such as Introduction to Sport Management, Facility and Event Management, and a Teaching Practicum.
Kinzee's research interests are reflected in her academic training and professional work, particularly her master’s research on narratives about female coaches and her involvement with the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical application in coaching and sport administration.
Kinzee has been recognized for her athletic and academic excellence, receiving the Sheila Brown Wildcat Award during her senior year at St. Catherine University for demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to athletics.
She has advised and mentored student-athletes both as an assistant coach at St. Catherine and at Gustavus, and she plays a key role in staff recruitment, training, and inclusion initiatives at Tennis and Life Camps. While no formal grants are mentioned, her work is deeply integrated into applied sport settings and educational programs.
Kinzee is actively involved in coaching and instruction, contributing to both academic and athletic programs. She continues to influence sport through teaching, mentorship, and leadership in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
