Education
- Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Science
- University of Northern Colorado
- M.Ed. in Kinesiology
- The University of Texas
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education
- University of New Hampshire
Research Interests
My research focuses on the impact of organizational structures and behaviors on sport development. The practical outcome of such work is enhanced effectiveness in sport program development through improved marketing, policy-making, and administration. Recent research has included explorations in the areas of sport officials, mental health, LGBTQ+ participants, and women in sport.
Positions Held
2022 - Present
Midland University
Adjunct Professor
Intellectual Contributions
NIRSA Student Referees: Exploring the Connection between Sense of Community and Positive Health and Wellbeing Outcomes
Jacob Tingle,Brittany Jacobs,April Flint,Stacy Warner
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 15, 2025
Recreational Sports Journal
Coordination: Officials, Governing bodies, and On-field Personnel
Brittany Jacobs,Sarah Williams,Adie Hughes
August 2024
Routledge
The Strength of Community: The Role of Social Support Networks in Sport Officials’ Retention
Jacob K Tingle,Brittany Jacobs,Matt Katz,Stacy Warner
December 21, 2023
Journal of Sport Management
“It Was My Story To Tell and I Wasn’t Ready To Tell It. I Wanted To Just Continue and Referee”: Stigma Management Amongst LGBTQ+ Sport Officials
Anna Baeth,Brittany Jacobs,Jacob K Tingle,Claire Zvosec
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 25, 2023
Journal of Sport and Social Issues
Using Social Cognitive Career Theory to Explore the Underrepresentation of Women in Sport Management Degree Programs
Nicole Sellars,Brittany Jacobs,Brian Wendry
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2022
Managing Sport & Leisure
A League to Call Their Own – Premier Rugby 7s (PR7s) Developing a Digital Strategy to Engage New Fans
Brittany L Jacobs,Brian Wendry,Megan Noccivelli
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2022
Case Studies in Sport Management
Female Sports Officials and Mental Health: The Overlooked Problem
Jacob K Tingle,Brittany Jacobs,Lynn L Ridinger,Stacy Warner
October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2021
Journal of Sport Management
Experiential Learning projects: Engaging First and Second Year Principles of Marketing Students.
Jean Beaupre,Priscila Alfaro-Barrantes,Brittany Jacobs
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1, 2021
The Journal of Higher Education Theory & Practice
Finding a naming rights partner for the Stump Grinders.
Jacob Augustin,Brittany L Jacobs
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2020
International Journal of Teaching Case Studies
Professional Athletes and Gen Z: A Commentary on Social Media Influence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jean Beaupre,Priscila Alfaro-Barrantes,Brittany Jacobs
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2020
The Journal of Social Media in Society
Exploring referee abuse through the lens of the collegiate rugby coach
Brittany L Jacobs,Jacob K Tingle,Brent Oja,Mark Smith
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1, 2020
Sport Management Review
High impact practices in the sport management curriculum.
Priscila Alfaro-Barrantes,Brittany L Jacobs,Brian Wendry
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1, 2020
Sport Management Education Journal
The Evolution of Women’s Rugby
Brittany L Jacobs,Nicole Sellars
September 30, 2019
Routledge
Navigating role ambiguity & conflict: Exploring the role of the referee within the Olympic sporting structure.
Brittany L Jacobs,Claire Zvosec,Brent Oja
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2019
Journal of Amateur Sport
Sport management doctoral granting institutions: Curriculum, focus, and job placement
Brittany L Jacobs,Jacob Augustin,Jiyoung Park,Dianna Gray
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2018
College Student Journal
Presentations
Beyond the Call: Ensuring Safety and Supporting Mental Health for Sport Officials
International Congress on Safe Sport Research
June 19, 2025
The impact of sense of community and social networks on well-being of sports officials.
International Congress on Safe Sport Research
June 19, 2025
NIRSA Student Referees: Exploring the Connection between Sense of Community and Positive Health and Well-being Outcomes
National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association Conference
April 2025
Reasons to Consider Serving as a COSMA Site Reviewer
The Committee on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
January 31, 2025
Enhancing Sport Management Classrooms with AI: Practical Applications for Teaching and Learning
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation Conference (COSMA)
January 2025
Sense of Community and Wellbeing Outcomes for Intramural Sport Officials
North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM)
May 30, 2024
Improving SSI Scores
Teaching Excellence Mini Camp
April 2024
Using Social Cognitive Career Theory to Explore the Underrepresentation of Women in Sport Management Degree Programs
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
February 2, 2024
Holistic Approach to Job Seeking
Holistic Approach To Job Seeking
December 6, 2023
Sonny Vaccaro- The Man Who Changed Nike
Sonny Vaccaro - The Man Who Changed Nike
July 27, 2023
Allyship & Emotional Support: The Impact of Egocentric Networks on LGBTQ+ Referees' Mental Health
North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM)
June 2, 2023
Using Social Media to Build Academic Community
Teaching Excellence Mini-Camp
April 2023
A League to Call Their Own – Premier Rugby 7s (PR7s) Developing a Digital Strategy to Engage New Fans
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2022
The strength of community: Social support in sports and official’s egocentric networks
North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM)
2022
Pop-up experiential projects: Engaging students in principles of marketing.
Annual Conference of MBAA International
2021
The Experiences of LGBTQ+ Sport Officials: Exploring Stigma Management.
LGBTQ+ Research Symposium
2021
Mental Health Among Female Basketball Officials.
North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM)
2021
Shrouded by Stigma: Mental Health Among Female Basketball Officials
North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM)
2021
Finding your superpower in the time of COVID-19
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2020
Gender equity in sport management academic program enrollment: Generating a dialogue through faculty perspectives
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2020
Experience and construction of Mental Health among female sports officials
North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM)
2020
Integrating Digital Sport into the Classroom. Presentation
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2019
Project Based Learning
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2019
Best Practices in Developing Project Based Learning Partnerships
New England Faculty Development Consortium Conference
2019
The #NC22 Challenge Project
North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM)
2019
Finding a Naming Rights Partner for the Stump Grinders: A Teaching Case for Sport Finance
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2018
Reinventing the Wheel? A Case Study in Creating Effective Course Content and Assessments.
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2018
You: The New Face of COSMA Leadership/COSMA Accreditation Value Survey
Conference of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
2018
Media Contributions
Voices in the Field: The Future of Intercollegiate Athletics
Voices in the Field Podcast - APU Edge
June 5, 2025
Internet
Voices in the Field: Developing Youth Sports
Voices in the Field Podcast - APU Edge
May 28, 2025
Internet
Voices in the Field: Diversity of Career Options in Sports
Voices in the Field Podcast - APU Edge
May 12, 2025
Internet
Online Sport Management Education
The Sport Management Office Hours
May 1, 2025
Social Media - Podcast
Do Sports Agents Need a Law Degree?
AMU Edge
April 2025
Internet
Voices in the Field: Jason Golden
2024
Social Media - Podcast
AI in Sports
APU Edge
November 2024
Social Media - Blog
The Future of Women's Sports: Why Its Growth Is Continuing
AMU Edge
November 2024
Internet
The Benefits of AI in Sports (WIN)
November 21, 2024
Social Media - Blog
The Future of Women's Sports (WIN)
November 8, 2024
Social Media - Blog
You’re Invited to the Sport United Conference This November!
APU Edge
May 2024
Social Media - Blog
Sport United Conference 2024: Unlocking the Future of Sport Management and Esport (Edge)
May 13, 2024
Social Media - Blog
How Will Sports Change in the Future? (WIN)
April 30, 2024
Social Media - Blog
Is There Gender Discrimination in Sports? How to Fix It
WIN
February 2024
Social Media - Blog
Is There Gender Discrimination in Sports? (WIN)
January 31, 2024
Social Media - Blog
Terrorism, cyber attacks main Paris 2024 threats as security plan finalised
Reuters / Daily Mail
November 27, 2023
Internet
Voices in the Field: Leigh Steinberg
APU Edge - Everyday Scholar
November 22, 2023
Social Media - Podcast
Making the Most of Your Sport Management Master's Degree
October 2023
Internet
Experiencing the Superbowl 2023
APU Edge Podcast
May 5, 2023
Internet
APU's Sports Management Programs are now COSMA Accredited
Youtube - APU
April 2023
Internet
Our Sport Management Programs are Now COSMA Accredited
APU Edge
April 2023
Internet
Certifications and Licensure
January 20, 2023
CITI- Social & Behavioral Research- Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
January 20, 2023
CITI- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)