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Mark McCutcheon is a Lecturer at Northumbria University, where he has been teaching since November 2013. His teaching focuses on sport management, including module leadership for Resource Management in Sport, Strategic Planning for Sport, and Sport Facility & Operational Management. He also contributes to the MSc International Sport Management Programme, delivering instruction in Human Resource Management and the Research Process.
His educational qualifications include a BSc (Hons), MSc, and PGCE, all completed between 2010 and 2016. He holds a UEFA A (Level 4) Coaching License, reflecting his professional expertise in football coaching.
Mark's research interests center on sport management, particularly the operational and strategic aspects of football academies. His current PhD research investigates the management of football academies in England. His recent publication in Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health (2024) explores collaboration in professional rugby coaching using dramaturgical analysis, indicating a methodological strength in qualitative research.
The recent articles reflect a strong focus on qualitative analysis in sports coaching environments, particularly in team sports like rugby and football, with attention to organizational dynamics, leadership, and human interaction within high-performance settings.
Mark McCutcheon works part-time at Newcastle United Academy in the Youth Development phase, combining his academic work with practical coaching experience. This dual role enhances his applied knowledge in youth athlete development and football operations.
He is actively contributing to the academic and professional development of students in sport management, while simultaneously advancing his own research through doctoral studies and publication. His work bridges academic theory and real-world sports management practice.
