Robert Case

Ph.D. in Sport Studies, Leadership and Sport, Sport Administration, The Ohio State University, (1980)

M.A. in Sport Administration and Sport Studies within Physical Education Department, Michigan State University, (1973)

B.S. in Physical Education and History, State University of New York College at Brockport, (1972)

ASEP National Coaching Education Instructor

Sponsoring Organization: VHSL

Date Obtained: 2004-01-01

Coaching Instructor Certification

Sponsoring Organization: Olympic Training Center

Date Obtained: 1983-01-01

Permanent Physical Education K-12 Teaching License

Sponsoring Organization: New York State Department of Education

Date Obtained: 1973-06-01

Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid Certification

Sponsoring Organization: American Sport Education Program

Date Obtained: 1997-01-01

Expertise

Research Interests

sport leadership, economic impact, academic clustering in sport

Articles

Case, R., Dey, B. A. and Rudolph, W. (2017). An examination of the nature and scope of academic clustering in college athletic programs. Journal of Contemporary Athletics 11 (1) , pp. 47-57.

Case, R. (2013). Virginia-based United States Collegiate Athletic Association provides sport governance to small college athletic programs. The Virginia Journal.

Case, R. and al. et. (2013). A Study to Examine Differences in Sporting Event Direct Spending Survey Methods. Sport Management Internal Journal 9 (2) , pp. 17-31.

Case, R., Dey, T., Lu, J., Phang, J. and Schwanz, A. (2013). Participant spending at sporting events: An examination of surve methodologies. Journal of Convention and Event Tourism 14 (1) , pp. 21-41.

Case, R. (2012). Future Trends and Developments In Coaching Education For Virginia. VAHPERD 2012 January.

Case, R. (2010). A Study to Examine the Nature and Scope of School Athletic Administrator Positions in the State of Virginia. VAHPERD 31 (1) , pp. 4-8.

Case, R. (2009). Triathlon events as possible activities for your physical education program. The Virginia Journal 29 (4).

Case, R., Hill, E. L. and Dey, T. (2009). A study to examine the athletic career path of xterra . International Journal of Youth Sport 4 (2) , pp. 3-9.

Case, R. (2009). A study to examine differences between in person and online survey data collection methodologies for sport direct spending research. Sport Management International Journal (Greece) 5 (2) , pp. 5-20.

Case, R. (2008). Triathlon events as possible activities for your physical education program. The Virginia Journal 29 (4).

Case, R. (1999). An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of using merit pay systems in professional sport programs. International Sports Journal 3 (1) , pp. 44-59.

Presentations

Case, R. (September 15, 2014). An Overview of Economic Impact Studies Oral Presentation Virginia Beach Sport Marketing Grants Committee Meeting Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R. (May 30, 2014). Academic Clustering in Athletics: A View Toward the Future Poster North American Society for Sport Management Pittsburgh, PA.

(March 15, 2014). Cyber-Bullying in Sport Settings: How to Educate Coaches and Participants Poster Sport and Recreation Law Association Orlando, FL.

(March 10, 2014). Cyber-Bullying in Sport Settings: How to Educate Coaches and Participants Poster Sport and Recreation Law Association Orlando, FL.

Case, R. (March 10, 2014). The Use of Online Teaching Methods for Sport Law Classes Oral Presentation Sport and Recreation Law Association Orlando, FL.

Case, R. (November 11, 2013). An Examination of the Relationship Between Participant Satisfaction and Direct Spending at a Half Marathon Event Poster Sport Events and Venues for Tomorrow Columbia, South Carolina.

Case, R. (June 1, 2013). A Study of During Event "In Person" and Post Event "Online" Survey Methodologies: Is There A "Best" Method? Poster North American Society for Sport Management Austin, Texas.

Case, R. W. . (November 11, 2012). Internships in Sport Management: Past, Present, and Future Oral Presentation Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Roanoke, VA.

Case, C. W. . (November 11, 2012). Coaching Education In Virginia: Past, Present, and Future Trends Oral Presentation Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Roanoke, VA.

Case, R. W.. (November 8, 2012). Academic Clustering in College Athletics: A Re-Examination After 25 Years Oral Presentation North American Society for the Sociology of Sport New Orleans, LA.

(April 28, 2012). How to identify and develop excellent sport management internship experiences Lecture Sport Management Symposium Petersburg, VA.

Case, R. W. . (April 28, 2012). Looking into the Crystal Ball: Educating Students for Future Sport Management Career Paths and Options for the Next Decade Oral Presentation Sport Management Symposium Petersburg, Virginia.

Case, R. (February 29, 2012). A Legal Examination of Bullying in Sport and Recreation Settings Sport and Recreation Law Association Greensboro, North Carolina.

Case, R. (November 17, 2011). A Comparison of Online and In Person Study Methods Related to Direct Spending At A Large Volleyball Event Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow Columbia, South Carolina.

Case, R. and Wilcox, A. (April 21, 2011). The Effect of A New Football Program On University Fund-Raising Efforts: The ODU Story College Sport Research Institute Chapel Hill, N.C..

Case, R. W. (November 12, 2010). An Overview of the New Accreditation Process in Sport Management Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Founders Inn (Virginia Beach, VA).

Case, R. (June 8, 2010). Business Ethics and the College Athletic Director United States Collegiate Athletic Association Annual Conference Williamsburg, Virginia.

Case, R. (June 5, 2010). A longitudinal study to examine the direct spending patterns of half marathon participants over a four year period. North American Society for Sport Management Tampa, FL.

Case, R. (September , 2009). It's time to put ethics back into athlet(h)ics Virginia Parks and Recreation Association Roanoke, Virginia.

Case, R. (May , 2009). A study to examine the nature and scope of high school athletic director positions in the State of Virginia North American Society for Sport Management Columbia, South Carolina.

Case, R., Lee, M. and Ammon, R. (May , 2009). The educational benefits of sport management study abroad programs: The case of China North American Society for Sport Management Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Case, R. (April , 2009). An examination of the reasons for academic clustering in college athletics Scholarly Conference on College Sport ChapCel Hill, North Carolina.

Case, R. (March , 2009). Legal issues associated with preseason football practice deaths: A recurring problem Sport and Recreation Law Association San Antonio, Texas.

Case, R. (June , 2008). The Golden Rule and athletic director decision making United States Collegiate Athletic Association Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R. (March , 2008). What sport administrators can learn from the New York Knicks sexual harassment case Sport and Recreation Law Association Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Case, R. ( 2007). An examination of demographic and direct spending data associated with the 2006 and 2006 Rock N' Roll Half Marathon ODU Research Day .

Case, R. ( 2007). An examination of legal issues association with dress codes in professional sport Sport and Recreation Law National Conference Chapel Hill, NC..

Case, R. ( 2007). An examination of the legal issues related to sports brawls and violence Sport and Recreation Law National Conference Chapel Hill, NC.

Case, R. (June , 2007). Team building exercises for college athletic administrators USCAA National Convention Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R. (May , 2007). An examination of demographic and direct spending differences between males and females participating in a national sporting event North American Society for Sport Management Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Case, R. ( 2006). A Longitudinal study to examine direct spending patterns of participants involved in a world class marathon event Sport Marketing Association Annual Conference Denver, CO.

Case, R. (June , 2006). Utilizing sport management interns in a small college athletic program National Convention of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Williamsburg, VA.

Case, R. (June , 2006). Keys to developing a successful sport sponsorship proposal USCAA National Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Case, R. (May , 2006). An examination of demographic and direct spending data associated with the 2004 and 2005 Shamrock Marathons North American Society for Sport Management Kansas City, MO.

Case, R. (April , 2006). Finding Creative Funding Sources to Support Sport Management Graduate Students Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R. (April , 2006). An examination of demographic and direct spending data associated with the 2004 Nissan XTERRA World Championship ODU Research Day .

Case, R. ( 2005). An examination of demographic and direct spending data associated with the 2004 Shamrock Marathon ODU Research Day .

Case, R. ( 2005). Direct spending of participant oriented sporting events: A view toward the future Sport Marketing Association Annual Conference Tempe, Arizona.

Case, R. (November , 2005). Future trends associated with program accreditation and program review standards for the North American Society for Sport Management and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education Istanbul, Turkey.

Case, R. (April , 2005). Reviewers expectations and requirements for new authors to publish in the International Journal of Sport Management AAHPERD National Convention Chicago, IL.

Case, R. (March , 2005). An examination of risk management factors associated with conducting National Youth Sport Programs Sport and Recreation Law Association International Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R., Ridinger, L. L. and Funk, D. ( 2004). Students as unique consumers: Understanding individual difference among spectators at men's and women's intercollegiate athletic events International Conference on Sport and Entertainment Business Columbia, SC.

Case, R. ( 2004). An examination of sport commissions in the United States NASSM Conference Atlanta, GA.

Case, R. ( 2004). Putting theory into practice: Developing field-based and real world learning experiences for sport management students NASSM Conference Atlanta, GA.

Case, R. ( 2004). An examination of the potential pitfalls association with conducting sport economic impact studies Sport and Economics International Conference Athens, Greece.

Case, R. (November , 2004). Marketing for a non-profit sport organization: The case of the National Youth Sports Program 2nd Annual Sport Marketing Association Conference Memphis, TN.

Case, R. and Ridinger, L. L. (June , 2004). Putting theory into practice: Developing field-based and real world learning experiences for sport management students NASSM Conference Atlanta, GA.

Case, R. ( 2003). The role of two-year colleges in the professional preparation of sport management students: Past, present, and future perspectives North American Society for Sport Management Conference Ithaca, NY.

Case, R. ( 2003). The use of internet and satellite based delivery systems for sport management course instruction North American Society for Sport Management Conference Ithaca, NY.

Case, R. ( 2003). Legal and ethical issues related to the medical care and treatment of professional football players SSLASPA Sport Law Conference Atlanta, GA.

Case, R. ( 2003). Spectator and player violence in sport: The use of player conduct agreements SSLASPA Sport Law Conference Atlanta, GA.

Case, R. ( 2003). The advantages and disadvantages of sport event economic impact studies VAHPERD State Conference Reston, VA.

Case, R. ( 2002). A study to examine job competencies of sport facility managers IAAM Convention Atlanta, GA.

Case, R. ( 2002). The use of learning communities in undergraduate sport manaagement student professional preparation programs Southern District AAHPERD Conference Greensboro, North Carolina.

Case, R. ( 2002). Intellectual property litigation in sport: A detailed examination of the All Pro v. Disney trade secret case SSLASPA Sport Law Conference Waco, TX.

Case, R. ( 2002). Sport event management: Career opportunities and future directions VAHPERD Conference Richmond, VA.

Case, R. (May , 2002). An examination of professional competencies, course work requirements, and selected demographic data related to a career in the sport event management profession North American Society for Sport Management Conference Canmore, Alberta, Canada.

Case, R. (April , 2002). A test of Situational Leadership II Theory in a college football setting American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention San Diego, CA.

Case, R. ( 2001). Situational Leadership Theory in Sport: A field test of the model 16th Annual NASSM Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R. ( 2001). The study of leadership in sport management: Where have we been? Where are we going? How will we get there? 16th Annual NASSM Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R. (November 3, 2001). An examination of the economic impact of the 2000 XTERRA World Championship Triathlon Florida State University Sport Management Conference Tallahassee, Florida.

Case, R. (June , 2001). Economic, governance and ethical issues associated with bidding for and hosting the Olympic Games in the United States 16th Annual NASSM Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Case, R. (April , 2001). A field-test of the Situational Leadership II Model in two highly successful sport programs AAHPERD National Convention Cincinnati, Ohio.

Case, R. ( 2000). Sport Event Marketing: An Examination of Selected Demographic and Psychographic Characteristics of On-Road and Off-Road Triathlon Participants with David Branch SMAANZ Annual Conference Sydney, Australia.

Case, R., Agarwal, V. B. and Yochum, G. R. ( 2000). The 32nd Annual Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games: An Analysis of the Economic Impact of Participants and Their Families on the Hampton Roads (Virginia) Metropolitan Statistical Area SMAANZ Annual Conference Sydney, Australia.

Case, R. (April , 2000). Sport Management Curriculum Development: Avoiding the Land Mines AAHPERD National Convention Orlando, FL.

Case, R. (April , 1999). Using Computer Technology to Teach Sports Marketing Classes AAHPERD National Convention Boston.

Case, R. (July 21, 1998). The Nature and Scope of Coaching Certification in the State of Virginia Governor's Conference on Education Richmond, VA.

Case, R. (May , 1998). A Study to Examine Professional Competencies, Course Work Requirements, Selected Demographic Data, and Trends Related to A Career in the Sport Arena Management Profession NASSM Annual Conference Buffalo, NY.

Case, R. (April , 1998). Developing A Sport Business Plan AAHPERD National Convention Reno, Nevada.

Case, R. ( 1997). A Field Test of the Leader-Member Exchange Theory Within the Context of Male Basketball Participation AAHPERD National Convention St. Louis, MO.

Case, R. ( 1997). Entrepreneurship: Building A Successful Sport Business Plan Southern District AAHPERD Convention New Orleans, LA.

Case, R. (November , 1997). Coaching Certification Programs in Virginia Virginia State AAHPERD Hampton, VA.

Case, R. (November , 1997). How to Locate and Procure a Rewarding Sport Management Internship Experience Virginia State AAHPERD Hampton, VA.

Case, R. (May , 1997). An Examination of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Pay for Performance Systems in Professional Sport and College Athletic Programs NASSM Annual Conference San Antonio, TX.

Case, R. ( 1996). Sport Arena/Facility Management Revisited: A Nationwide Study to Assess Curriculum Needs for the 21st Century Florida State University Sport Management Conference St. Petersburg, FL.

Case, R. ( 1988). A Field Test of the Leader Member Exchange Theory in A Sport Setting AAHPERD National Convention Kansas City, MO.

Case, R. (April , 1988). An Examination of Sport Participation Satisfaction Within the Context of Leader Member Exchange Theory AAHPERD National Convention Kansas City.

Case, R. ( 1987). Implications of the Vertical Dyad Linkage Leadership Model for Sport Settings: A Field Study 2nd Annual Meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Case, R. ( 1987). Economics and the Olympic Games Indianapolis, Indiana.

Case, R. ( 1987). Sport Management: Alternative Career Possibilities for Traditional Physical Education Programs Indiana State AHPERD Conference .

Case, R. ( 1987). Academics and Athletics: A Continuing Debate North Central Sociological Society Meetings Cincinnati, Ohio.

Case, R. (April , 1987). An Examination of the Attitudes of Males and Females Toward Spectator Violence In Sport: Implications for Crowd Management AAHPERD National Convention Las Vegas, NV.

Case, R. ( 1986). Sport Arena Management As A Possible Career Option for Sport Management Graduates First Annual Meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management .

Case, R. (November , 1986). "Academic Clustering in Athletics: Myth or Reality?" Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Las Vegas, NV.

Case, R. (April , 1986). A Nationwide Study to Examine the Nature and Scope of the Sport Arena Management Program American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention Cincinatti, OH.

Case, R. (April , 1985). Newcomb College and Its Contributions to the Development of Female Sport Administrators: 1891-1962 AAHPERD National Convention Atlanta.

Case, R. (April , 1984). Curriculum and Program Trends in Sport Management and Related Areas AAHPERD National Convention Anaheim, California.

Case, R. ( 1983). Spectator Violence in Sport: A Continuing Problem American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention Minneapolis, MN.

Case, R. ( 1983). Eastern Thought and Movement Forms: Possible Implications for Western Sport and Physical Education Big Ten Mind and Body of East and West Sport Symposium Columbus, OH.

Case, R. ( 1982). Commercialism and the Olympic Games: An Historical Analysis Bruce Bennett Symposium Columbus, OH.

Case, R. (November , 1982). A Socio-Historical Analysis of Economic Gigantism As It Relates to Hosting the Olympic Games North American Society of the Sociological Study of Sport Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Case, R. (April , 1982). An Examination of the Leadership Behaviors of Selected Successful Basketball Coaches at Four Competitive Levels American Alliance for Health,Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention Houston, TX.

Case, R. (November , 1981). Interaction Analysis, Systematic Observation and the Sport Researcher North American Society for the Sociological Study of Sport Annual Conference Fort Worth, TX.

Case, R. (October , 1980). Physical Education and Athletics in the United States: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives Montana Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference Big Timber, Montana.

• 2011: USCAA Recognition Award, United States Collegiate Athletic Association
• 2010: Darden College Most Publications Award, Faculty Governance
• 2005: Largest Grant Award, Darden College of Education Faculty Governance Organization
• 2004: Darden College of Education Service Award,
• 2002: Most Inspirational Teacher Award , Academic Affairs
• 2001: NASSM Service Recognition for Hosting the 2001 NASSM Conference ,