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Three new faculty members will support student success
Patrick Hairston, sport management, Peter McGahey, coaching and performance science, and Brent Oja, sport management, bring a clear vision, specialized expertise and strong industry connections to support student success.
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Funding coaching development
As a graduate assistant, Brett Anderson is working with Kristen Dieffenbach, CACSS director, national leader in the field of coach development, and CPASS associate professor, to support Morgantown Hockey Association's youth development program. Anderson, coaching and sport education on campus master’s student, coordinated the MHA youth development program. Originally from Killam, Alberta, Canada, he has coached around the world.
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Exploring career options
Reeser grew up as a student athlete. She knew that she wanted sports to remain in her life even though she was no longer an athlete. The sport management field appeared to be the perfect choice thanks to its connection to the sports world. Reeser felt that the WVU CPASS program would help her explore options to find her specific niche in the future. Plus, Reeser discovered that the WVU sport management program was high on the list of successful programs around the country.
Latest Stories
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In memory of college Hall of Fame member, social justice advocate and historian
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College alumnus focuses on overall athlete development at collegiate level
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FiT Publishing welcomes new accounting and operations coordinator
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Online master’s student combines academics with sports industry experience
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WVU faculty member helps develop national vision to strengthen physical activity policy
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Faculty Spotlight
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Valerie Wayda Associate Professor Valerie Wayda, associate professor and associate dean for undergraduate and academic affairs, will serve as a mentor during the fall 2021 semester as part of the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Leader Mentor program. The program pairs aspiring administrators with experienced kinesiology chairs, deans or higher-level administrators for a one-week “shadow” experience to build future leaders through hands-on mentoring and real-world scenarios. -
Johannes Raabe Assistant Professor Johannes Raabe, assistant professor, Sport and Exercise Psychology, was recognized by a national group for his research exploring the perceived challenges and coping mechanisms of female NCAA Division I strength and conditioning coaches. Raabe, who serves as a faculty member in both the CPASS undergraduate and doctoral SEP program, received the 2021 Young Investigator Grant from the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation.