معرفی
Robert Itri serves as Assistant Professor of Sport Management at McKendree University, where he conducts critical research on contemporary issues in athletic environments including youth sports participation, hazing prevention, and NCAA regulatory compliance.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Sport Management from Troy University (2021)
- M.S. in Sport and Athletic Administration from West Chester University (2010)
- B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University (2008)
Dr. Itri's research examines the intersection of legal frameworks and athletic culture, with particular focus on how early sport specialization affects youth participation rates, the psychological impact of win-at-all-costs coaching philosophies, and systemic approaches to hazing prevention. His work bridges sport psychology, legal compliance, and sociological analysis of athletic communities.
Analysis of his 2020-2022 publications reveals a consistent pattern of interdisciplinary scholarship addressing crisis points in modern sports systems. His research spans sports law jurisprudence, ethical coaching frameworks, and public health implications of youth sports structures, demonstrating methodological diversity through legal analysis, survey research, and policy evaluation.
No scientific awards were documented in the available materials.
The provided information contains no details regarding graduate student advising or externally funded research grants.
