The Roster

Christina Villalon, PhD

Assistant Professor – Director of Sport IMPACT Lab

Research Areas: Coach Development Systems, Coach Education and Development, Psychosocial Aspects of Sport

As a third-generation coach, Villalon has created resources for coach developers, facilitated multiple coach development workshops, and worked on projects for a variety of community sport organizations and national governing bodies. Her current research interests largely focus on improving coach development systems. She has also published research in the areas of sport psychology and sports media.

Dr. Villalon completed her PhD in Coaching and Teaching Studies at West Virginia University, MS in Kinesiology (Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise) at the University of North Texas, and BS in Communication with a minor in Business at Cornell University.

Baykal Altiner

Instructor, RELLIS Campus

Research Areas: Social Network Analysis in Coaching

Sharon Tiffany Bowers, PhD

Associate Professor

Research Areas: Adapted Physical Education and Activity

Tom Tallach, EdD

Department Head – Department of Sport Professions

Research Areas: Sport Management, Coaching, Physical Education

Dr. Tallach boasts a expansive educational journey, having studied at Southern Arkansas University, the University of California-Irvine, National Park Community College, Centenary College (LA), Texas A&M-Commerce, and the University of Arkansas.

Jarrod Schenewark, PhD

Associate Professor

Research Areas: Sport Science and Sport Management

Dr. Schenewark is an accomplished academic with a rich educational background, having attended the University of Connecticut-Storrs, the University of California-Berkeley, and the University of Texas at Austin.

A former collegiate athlete, Dr. Schenewark played football as a placekicker at the University of Connecticut, showcasing his passion for sports.