Patrick Marsh

Patrick Marsh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Samford University's School of Health Professions. He joined the faculty in 2019 with expertise in facility/event management, sport law, and collegiate athletics. His research focuses on legal issues in sport, student-athlete welfare, and athletic infrastructure management.

Education:

• PhD in Kinesiology (Sport Management), Baylor University
• MA in Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Administration), University of North Carolina
• BA in Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Administration), University of North Carolina

Research Interests: Combines legal frameworks with sport administration practices to address contemporary challenges in collegiate athletics. Specializes in facility operations, event logistics, and institutional compliance with constitutional rights in athletic environments.

Publications: Focuses on management theories, venue transition strategies, and legal aspects of athletic programs. Recent work examines harassment policies in physical education and financial impacts of athletic facility investments.

Awards: No specific awards listed.

Professional Involvement: Active member of North American Society for Sport Management and Applied Sport Management Association. Engaged in presenting at conferences like the National Strength and Conditioning Association and College Sport Research Institute events.