Lea Rossi

Lea Rossi is a researcher at the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management, Section Sport Management, German Sport University Cologne. Holding a doctorate in sport science (Dr. sportwiss.), she has 57 publications with recent work focusing on non-profit sport organizations and strategic management challenges.

Education

• PhD in Sport Science, German Sport University Cologne

Research Focus

Her work centers on non-profit sport clubs, examining competition from commercial providers, cross-sectoral partnerships, and organizational capacity building. She investigates dual career pathways for elite athletes using mixed methods, with significant contributions to understanding boxing club collaborations and strategic management dynamics in community sports.

Publication Trends

Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent emphasis on strategic management within non-profit sport contexts, particularly analyzing competitive pressures and collaboration potentials. Her research demonstrates strong empirical rigor with applications in sport governance and organizational development across community sports settings.

Scientific Recognition

No specific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material.

Collaborative Network

Dr. Rossi maintains extensive research partnerships, including 49 shared publications with Christoph Breuer, 38 with Svenja Feiler, and 11 with Kirstin Hallmann. Her collaborations span multiple university institutes including Sociology and Gender Studies, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement in sport management research.