Mark McDonald

Mark McDonald is an Associate Professor of Sport Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. He holds a PhD (1996), MS (1991), and BA (1985) from UMass Amherst and Warren Wilson College. His research focuses on leadership development, experiential learning, and sport management education. He has held academic roles since 1991, progressing from Lecturer to Assistant Professor and then Associate Professor in Sport Management.

Research Interests include leadership dynamics, classroom-as-organization models, and psychological ownership in educational settings. Teaching specialties encompass sport leadership, event management, and sponsorship strategies.

Notable awards include the Outstanding Teacher Award (2012), Peter Frost Mentoring Award (2011), and Distinguished Educator Award (2009). His work bridges organizational behavior theory with sport industry practices, emphasizing practical applications of leadership and experiential learning.