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Dr. Sean Pradhan is an Associate Professor of Sports Management and Business Analytics at Menlo College's School of Business in Atherton, California. Originally from the Bay Area, he teaches courses in sports analytics, research methods, sleep & sports performance, and sports economics. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Sport Management from the University of Michigan, an M.A. in Research & Experimental Psychology from San José State University, and a B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sport Management, University of Michigan
- M.A. in Research & Experimental Psychology, San José State University
- B.A. in Psychology, San Francisco State University
Dr. Pradhan's research program takes an interdisciplinary approach to sport management, blending psychology, analytics, and business principles. His work spans multiple professional sports leagues including the NBA, NFL, NHL, and WNBA, with particular focus on team and player performance analysis, fan behavior, and the economic aspects of sports. He has conducted research on topics such as salary cap allocation, the impact of athletes and sponsorship initiatives on sports consumption, and the psychological effects of blowout games on subsequent performance.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary sports research, combining analytics with psychological and business perspectives. Dr. Pradhan has published on fan behavior measurement (including the development of new concepts like BOFing and COOFing), peak performance in WNBA players, and the impact of blowouts on subsequent NHL game performance. His work often involves collaboration with researchers across different institutions and disciplines, reflecting the multifaceted nature of modern sports management research.
Dr. Pradhan teaches SMG 307: Research Methods in Sports Management, SMG 308: Sports Analytics, SMG 335S: Sleep & Sports Performance, SMG 402: Marketing & Advertising in the Sports Industry, and SMG 412: Sports Economics. His background in psychology and analytics informs his approach to both research and instruction, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the quantitative and behavioral aspects of sports management.
