Members Area

Journal Access

NASSM members can receive free online access to the Journal of Sport Management and the Sport Management Education Journal by following these respective links. Any NASSM member wishing to purchase a print component (JSM and/or SMEJ) must contact the customer service team at Human Kinetics directly to place the order (click here to contact HK).

Conference Registration

Below are the rates (USD) for the 2025 NASSM conference in San Diego. Early bird registration for professionals opens February 1 and ends on March 31 (early bird registration for students will end April 31), after which conference registration rates will increase. Please note that a 2.9% service fee will be added at payment/checkout.

Professional Member Rates
$535 Professional Member Early Bird Rate (before April 1)
$700 Professional Member Standard Rate
$425 Professional Member Virtual Rate**

Professional Non-Member Rates
$650 Non-Member Early Bird Rate (before April 1)
$800 Non-Member Standard Rate
$515 Non-Member Virtual Rate**

Student Member Rates
$300 Student Member Early Bird Rate (before May 1)
$400 Student Member Standard Rate
$235 Student Member Virtual Rate**

Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellation prior to April 1: $50 of registration fee is non-refundable
Cancellation between April 1-May 15: 50% of registration fee is non-refundable
Cancellation after May 15: No refund of registration fee

**Virtual Conference Offering
We acknowledge that the volatile U.S. political landscape in 2025 has generated significant apprehension and legitimate security concerns for our international colleagues considering travel to the San Diego Conference. In response to your expressed reservations, we are implementing a comprehensive virtual conference platform to accommodate NASSM members who face travel restrictions, safety concerns, or personal reluctance to enter the United States at this time. We stand in firm solidarity with our international community and recognize the difficult position in which many of you find yourselves. We are committed to ensuring that your valuable contributions and participation remain integral to our scholarly community through this enhanced hybrid conference format, which will offer equitable engagement opportunities regardless of your physical location. With this in mind, we have priced the virtual rates based on increased AV costs to host a hybrid conference and to accommodate conference contract obligations.

How is NASSM 2025 going virtual? All breakout rooms will have virtual links provided in the program and will be shared with the moderators. All presenters, whether in person or virtual, will log into the virtual link and will share their slides. Virtual attendees will have access to all presentations and we will continue to live stream the Zeigler, President’s keynote, and Founders’ Dinner on social media as we have each of the last three years. The conference committee will also work on how to make the Welcome Breakfast a virtual event, as well. If you have any questions, please reach out to acting Executive Director Bri Newland at director@nassm.org.

Governing Board Elections

Annual elections to the NASSM Governing Board are held in May. Nominations for all open Governing Board positions are solicited in March. Information on each position, including duties and length of term, can be found under Offices and Duties (as well in the NASSM Operating Codes). Only professional members of NASSM are eligible to vote for members of the Governing Board. Board elections are held for the following Governing Board positions:

• President

• Vice President

• Governing Board Officers

The Nominating and Human Resources Committee would like to formally request nominations for the 2025-2026 Governing Board.  In accordance with NASSM’s Constitution and Operating Codes, we are accepting nominations for the following positions:

• President

• Governing Board Officer (3 positions) 

The duties for each position can be found here. 

The Vice President position is open to Professional members only, and the candidate must have previously served in a leadership position within NASSM. Professional and International Professional members are eligible to become officers.

Any NASSM member may nominate an individual for consideration by completing the nomination form below. Self-nominations will also be accepted. Nominations which represent the full diversity of NASSM are encouraged.

Nominations open March 1, 2025, with a deadline for nominations of March 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). Elections will open on April 1, 2025.

Please contact the Chair of the Nominating and Human Resources Committee, Jaime DeLuca (jdeluca@towson.edu), with any questions regarding the elections.

Current NASSM professional members are asked to elect a President as well as three (3) Governing Board officers as outlined in the NASSM Constitution and Operating Codes. Elected members serve in their role for a term of two years. Elections will open April 1, 2025 and close on April 15, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT. Please review the nominee descriptions and submit votes using the Click Here To Vote button below.

Name: Mike Naraine
Institution: Brock University
Position Sought: President
Curriculum Vitae: Download CV
Statement: As an active member since 2011, I am honored to submit my candidacy for President of our society. I have served NASSM with important stints on the marketing and communications committee, conference organizing committee, and the executive committee as a member-at-large, now re-organized and known as the governing board. In those experiences, I have consistently delivered and helped reshape and re-orient the society. For example, in October of 2017, I worked with Twitter (now X) to rename our society from "@nassm_sportmgt" to "@NASSM", including receiving the authorized brand verification checkmark. While seemingly innocuous, this example is indicative of my ability to negotiate with key stakeholders to advance our mission and key directives. With a progressive service record, I firmly believe this is an opportune moment to represent NASSM as President, offering important institutional knowledge as well as a renewed vision for our society's future.

Specifically, my platform is predicated on "internationalization" and "impact". First, it is imperative that NASSM codify geographic distribution of our annual conference. I was the lead advocate for NASSM 2026 in Puerto Rico, and I pledge to ensure NASSM is truly reflective of North America. Second, it is critical that NASSM reflects on its value to its members, as well as key stakeholders (e.g., industry practitioners, students). As President, I am committed to pursuing new member initiatives (e.g., facilitating greater HBCU involvement) to evolve our society and maximize our academic and industry impact, while upholding fiscal prudence and sustainability in today's dynamic, economic environment.

Name: Bradley Baker
Institution: Temple University
Position Sought: Governing Board Officer
Curriculum Vitae: Download CV
Statement: I am honored to be considered for a position on the NASSM Governing Board and ask for your support. My history of service to NASSM and experience in academic and sport governance make me well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s future. My commitment to NASSM is reflected in my service on the Marketing and Communications Committee (2021-2024) and the Janet B. Parks Grant Review Committee (2024-present; chair in 2025). I have participated annually in the Faculty-Student Mentor Initiative since 2019, reviewed conference abstracts since 2019, and currently serve as a conference section head. A NASSM Research Fellow since 2022, I actively contribute to the NASSM academic program. I also present annually in the NASSM Teaching & Learning Fair, demonstrating my commitment to advancing sport management education and the student learning experience.

Beyond NASSM, I bring governance experience from 10 years on the USA Fencing Board of Directors, where I developed strategic planning and advocacy skills. At Temple University, I chair my collegial assembly and multiple key school-level committees, including Steering, Budget, and Merit, while also serving as a member of the PhD Committee. My dedication to service was recognized with a university-level service award from the Temple University Faculty Senate in 2025.

If elected, I will ensure NASSM remains supportive of scholars and educators at all career stages. I am committed to enhancing engagement, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening NASSM’s role in sport management education and research beyond the annual conference. I would be honored to earn your vote.

Name: Adam Copeland
Institution: Augusta University
Position Sought: Governing Board Officer
Curriculum Vitae: Download CV
Statement: I believe I am qualified to serve on the governing board due to my instructional, research, and leadership experience in sport management. As an education, I have taught across a large variety of courses and have led the development of curriculum in a new sport management program. As a researcher, I have successfully published research in sport management journals and have extensive experience sharing work at the NASSM conference (6 presentations). In addition, I have been involved in various leadership roles including founding a sport management journal club while a doctoral student and also acting as the president of a philanthropic organization as an undergraduate.

My interest in serving on the governing board is grounded in my deep passion for the field of sport management. beyond my own work, I want to contribute in a collaborative manner to the field's advancement through promoting rigorous and impactful research, productive collaborations across sub disciplines, and a willingness to engage with novel theories and methodologies. More specifically, I would like to further improve the conference proceedings, ensuring that the coordination is not only efficient, but also executed in a way that is transparent and fully promotes field advancing ideas, methods, and results. Finally, I believe my expertise in the management of rules and codes can be put to use in this position to guide the strategy of NASSM and produce desired outcomes.

Name: Andrea Geurin
Institution: New York University
Position Sought: Governing Board Officer
Curriculum Vitae: Download CV
Statement: I have enjoyed being an active member of NASSM since 2007, when I attended my first conference and gave my first research presentation as a doctoral student. Over the past 18 years I have been involved in the organization in a variety of ways, including serving on the then-Executive Council (now Governing Board) as the Secretary of NASSM from 2017 to 2019, serving on the Marketing and Communications Committee and the Nominating Committee, and serving as a Section Head and Abstract Reviewer for the annual conference. I was also fortunate to receive the NASSM Research Grant in 2012 and 2015, was named a NASSM Research Fellow in 2015, and was the recipient of the Distinguished Research Award in 2023. Living in the U.K. since 2019 made it more difficult for me to be involved in the leadership aspects of NASSM, but I recently moved back to the U.S. to work as a Professor of Sport Business at New York University. I feel that this is the perfect time to increase my involvement with NASSM once again. I am passionate about the organization, grateful for the many opportunities it has given me over the years, and thankful for the wonderful colleagues and friends I have met through NASSM. If elected as a Governing Board Officer, I look forward to utilizing my experiences from a 17-year career in sport management academia to serve the NASSM membership and give back to this organization that has been so influential throughout my career.

Name: Yannick Kluch
Institution: University of Illinois
Position Sought: Governing Board Officer
Curriculum Vitae: Download CV
Statement: Thank you for considering me to serve on the Governing Board! Currently an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I have an extensive record of service both within the various institutions I have been a part of (ranging from teaching-focused institutions to research universities) and professional societies serving sport management, including NASSM. I have been a member of the NASSM Diversity and Inclusion Committee since 2021 and have assumed the committee’s Co-Chair position in 2023. Since then, I have led the development of a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic plan, which resulted in over 20 action items covered under Strategic Priority 1 in the NASSM Strategic Plan. In addition, I have used my involvement in NASSM to a) mentor undergraduate/graduate students, b) identify ways to connect with industry stakeholders, and c) develop impactful programming within NASSM. For one such programming item, I developed a collaborative workshop with staff from the NCAA national office held at the 2023 conference. Beyond the academy, I have served as a consultant to sport organizations such as the NCAA, USA Diving, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and countless athletic departments. If elected to the Governing Board, I would continue to seek ways in which we can strengthen our organization’s engagement with the industry. In addition, the Governing Board will gain with me a strong advocate for minoritized communities within NASSM as well as someone who has a proven track record of anchoring DEI in the governance of our Association.

Name: Henry Wear
Institution: University of Oregon
Position Sought: Governing Board Officer
Curriculum Vitae: Download CV
Statement: I am honored to submit my nomination for a position as a Governing Board Officer of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). With a deep commitment to the advancement of sport management scholarship and education, I am eager to contribute my experience, leadership, and vision to furthering the Society’s mission. Serving on the Governing Board would allow me to apply my expertise in sport management research and education while supporting NASSM’s strategic priorities. I am particularly motivated by the opportunity to help shape policies and programs that will benefit our members and enhance the impact of our field. Beyond my academic work, I have collaborated extensively with industry partners to bridge the gap between research and practice. Through these experiences, I have gained a strong understanding of how to build productive relationships between academic institutions and the sports industry, a perspective that would be invaluable to NASSM’s board.

I have been a Professional Member of NASSM for over seven consecutive years, and was a consistent student member before that. My experience includes active participation in NASSM conferences and its associated meetings, reviewing for its affiliated journals and the conference abstracts, and mentoring early-career scholars and students within the field. Over the last several years I have also honed my skills in leadership, strategic planning and shared governance. At Deakin University, I served as Co-Course Director of the graduate sport management program, where I collaborated with industry partners to redevelop course offerings and curriculum. This role provided me with valuable experience in aligning academic programs with industry needs, ensuring that graduates were well-prepared to enter the sport management profession. Similarly, at the University of Oregon, I led the development of a new undergraduate concentration in sports communication, which was founded on interdisciplinary study and industry insights. For the past three years, I have served on the Faculty Leadership Council of Oregon’s Sport and Human Performance Initiative, which aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across units on campus in the areas of sport research, student experiential learning, and industry engagement. These experiences have provided me with a strong foundation in academic governance and strategic program development.

If elected, I am committed to actively participating and engaging in key organizational decisions. Given my expertise in strategic communication and industry engagement, I would be well-suited to liaise with the Marketing & Communications Committee or the Industry Relations & Partnership Committee to enhance NASSM’s outreach and collaborations. I am passionate about strengthening industry-academic collaboration, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting global engagement, supporting early-career academics, and enhancing conference and membership engagement. I am confident that my experience in academic research, industry partnerships, mentorship, and strategic communication aligns well with the responsibilities of this role. If given the opportunity, I would work diligently to support NASSM’s mission, engage our diverse membership, and help advance the Society’s strategic objectives. I would be honored to serve in this capacity and help shape the future of sport management education and research. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Student Officer Elections

Each year, NASSM student members vote on a Student Board comprised of four of their peers (who advocate on their behalf and organize initiatives leading up to and during the annual conference) as well as five student representatives for each of the NASSM Standing Committees. Information on each position can be found under Student Positions (as well in the Operating Codes). Only NASSM student members are eligible to vote for members of the NASSM student board.

• Student Board President

• Student Initiatives Representative (3 – student social, student symposium, faculty-student mentor initiative)

• Student Representative - Conference Committee

• Student Representative - Diversity and Inclusion Committee

• Student Representative - Industry Relations and Partnerships Committee

• Student Representative - Marketing and Communications Committee

• Student Representative - Sustainability Committee

Any current student member of NASSM is eligible to be nominated for a student officer position. Any NASSM member of good standing may nominate a student member for consideration by completing the form below. Self-nominations will also be accepted. As NASSM has emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion in its Strategic Plan, we encourage applicants who represent the full diversity of NASSM to consider running for a student officer position.

Student officer nominations will open on April 4th, 2024, and can be submitted via the form linked here. The deadline to nominate is April 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT.

When preparing a nomination, you will be asked to provide a brief biography and a brief statement of your planned/potential contributions to NASSM. All nominees must be current members of NASSM, and nominees for the role of Student Board President must have served on the student board for at least one year prior to nomination.

Please contact the current Student Board President, Jess Brougham, at jessica.brougham@ufl.edu should you have any questions.

Current NASSM student members are asked to elect student representatives to serve in roles as outlined in the NASSM Constitution and Operating Codes. These roles include one (1) student initiatives committee president, three (3) student initiatives committee members, and one (1) student representative for the following committees: conference planning committee, diversity committee, marketing and communications committee, industry relations committee, and sustainability committee. Elected members serve in their role for a term of one year. When preparing your votes, please note that a student cannot hold more than one position on the NASSM Student Board. Elections will open May 1, 2024 and close May 14, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT. Please review the nominee records and vote using the Click Here To Vote button below.

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Annual General Meeting

Each year, NASSM members meet at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to hear announcements from the Executive Council and to discuss various items of business concerning the Society, including financial reports, strategic planning, conference planning, standing committee updates, election processes and outcomes, and more. The AGM is held during the NASSM annual conference and is free to attend to all NASSM members. Below is the agenda for this year’s AGM to be held in San Diego, including the minutes and fiscal spending from the 2022 AGM.

Tax Information

A requirement of our non-profit status in the U.S. is to make our Federal 990 Form accessible to members of the organization. The most recent form (as well as forms from previous years) is provided below:

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