Christopher R. Barnhill, PhD.
Professional Address
112 Huey Long Fieldhouse
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
Current Employment
Louisiana State University
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Education
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
PhD. Sport Management August, 2011
Advisor: Dr. Brian Turner
Dissertation Title: An examination of the antecedents and outcomes of psychological contract violation of intercollegiate student-athletes
East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee
Master of Business Administration May, 2004
University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee
B.S. Sport Management May, 2002
Minor Business Administration
Research Interests
My primary line of research explores psychological contracts between sport organizations and employees / athletes. In addition, I conduct organizational behavior research exploring the impact of organizational actions on employee commitment, employee satisfaction, and turnover intentions. Outside of my organizational behavior research, I conduct scholarship related to education of undergraduate and graduate sport management students with a primary focus on online education. I am also an expert on the practices of intercollegiate athletic departments.
Publications
Barnhill, C. R., & Brown, L. E. (In press). Employee expectations of CSR: A psychological contracts perspective. International Journal of Sport Management.
Martinez, J. M., & Barnhill, C. R. (In press). Enhancing the student experience in online sport management programs: A review of the Community of Inquiry Framework. Sport Management Education Journal.
Barnhill, C. R., Palmero, M., & Kim, W. (2016). Students’ perceptions of the benefits and costs of transitioning to FBS football: An exploratory study. Journal of
Contemporary Athletics, 10(2), 73-86.
Czekanski, W.A., & Barnhill, C.R. (2015). Recruiting the student-athlete: An examination of the college decision process. Journal for the Study of Sports & Athletes in Education, 9(3), 133-144.
Barnhill, C. R., & Palmero, M. (2015). Should WAU move to FBS? Case Studies in Sport Management. Case Studies in Sport Management, 4, 38-43.
Barnhill. C. R., & Palmero, M. (2015). Marketing FBS Football to Students at Wisconsin State. Case Studies in Sport Management, 4, 54-61.
Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (2015). The impact of psychological contract breach on student-athlete satisfaction, perceived in-role performance, and organizational citizenship behaviors. Journal of Applied Sport Management, 7(4), 37-53.
Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (2014). Psychological contract breach between coaches and student-athletes: The impact on team commitment. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 7, 245-262.
Barnhill, C. R., Czekanski, W. A., & Turner, B. A. (2013). Psychological contracts and student-athlete retention. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 7(1), 20-40.
Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (2013). Broken promises: The Effect of psychological contract violation on student-athletes’ trust and intentions to leave their team. Journal of Intercollegiate Sport, 6, 179-195.
Research in Progress
Manuscripts under review
Brown, L. E., & Barnhill, C. R. (Accepted with revisions). What is our mission? The effect of mission statements on employee expectations of CSR practices.
Barnhill, C. R., Pfleegor, A. G., & Czekanski, W. A. (Third review). Getting to know our students: A baseline study of Intro to Sport Management students.
Lee, H.W., Barnhill, C.R., & Gipson, C. (Second review). Experience of flow and perceived stadium atmosphere: Moderating role of team identification.
Manuscripts in progress
Andrew, D. P. S., Martinez, J. M., Todd, W., & Barnhill, C. R. (Manuscript in progress). Sport commitment, occupational commitment, and intention to quit among high school sports officials.
Barnhill, C. R., & Brown, L. E. (Manuscript in progress). The effects of age and experience on employees’ perceptions of psychological contract fulfillment.
Barnhill, C. R. (Manuscript in progress). Deconstructing the student-athlete psychological contract: A qualitative look at student-athletes’ expectations of their college experience.
Thorn, D., Czekanski, W. A., & Barnhill, C. R. (Manuscript in progress). The impact of organizational structure on psychological contracts: A case study of an intercollegiate athletic department.
Research in Progress
Martinez, J. M., & Barnhill, C. R. (Research in progress). Applying to the CoI Framework to online sport management courses.
Barnhill, C. R., & Brown, L. E. (Research in progress). Outcomes of psychological contract expectations of sport organization employees.
Williams, D., Barnhill, C. R., & Hardin, R. (Research in progress). Intercollegiate athletic department policies toward mental health issues of student-athletes.
Scholarly Presentations
National / International Presentations
Barnhill, C. R., & Brown, L. E. (April, 2016). Employee expectations of athletic department CSR initiatives: The impact of NCAA classification and institutional religious affiliation. Paper submitted for presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina.
Foreman, J. J., Barnhill, C. R., & Soebbing, B. P. (February, 2016). The effects of age and time-off on organizational performance: Evidence from the NFL. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Applied Sport Management Association (ASMA), Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Williams, D., Barnhill, C. R., & Hardin, R. (February 2016). An analysis of mental health policies for student-athletes at NCAA Division I member schools. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA), New Orleans, Louisiana.
Barnhill, C.R., & Gipson, C. (October, 2015). Experience of flow and perceived stadium atmosphere: Moderating role of team identification. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Sport Marketing Association (SMA), Atlanta, Georgia.
Barnhill, C. R., Pfleegor, A. G., & Czekanski, W. A. (September, 2015). A snapshot of sport management students’ demographics, backgrounds, and career expectations in the United States. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the European Association for Sport Management (EASM), Dublin, Ireland.
Brown, L. E., & Barnhill, C. R. (June, 2015). Employee expectations of CSR practices: A psychological contract perspective. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Ottawa, Ontario.
Barnhill, C. R., Czech, D. R., & Phillips, K. (April, 2015). Deconstructing the student-athlete psychological contract. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina.
Thorn, D., Czekanski, W. A., & Barnhill, C. R. (April, 2015). Who's the boss? Acase study of physiological contracts and multiple contract makers. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina.
Barnhill, C. R., & Palmero, M. (May, 2014). Students’ reasons for supporting a move from FCS to FBS. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Barnhill, C. R., Czech, D. R., & Turner, B. A. (April, 2014). Terms of the student-athlete psychological contract: A thematic analysis. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina.
Czekanski, W. A., & Barnhill, C. R. (April, 2014). Factors influencing student-athlete school choice: Creating and evaluating a new instrument. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina.
Brown, L. E., Bruffy, K., Barnhill, C. R., & Czekanski, W. A. (May, 2012). Sharing the doctoral experience: Using peer-to-peer relationships to enhance the doctoral student experience. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Seattle, Washington.
Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (June, 2011). An examination of the antecedents and outcomes of psychological contract violation in intercollegiate student-athletes. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), London, Ontario.
Barnhill, C. R., Czekanski, W. A., & Turner, B. A. (June, 2010). The role of psychological contract violation in student-athlete retention. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Tampa, Florida.
Market Research
Funded Research
Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc. July 2012 – May 2013
Gathered consumer opinion regarding current and potential product offerings
Conducted multiple data collections for the corporation
Conducted regular meetings with Rawlings product managers to gain and provide feedback based on research findings
Oversaw a team of approximately 20 undergraduate students who assisted in data collections
Non-Funded Research
Georgia Southern University Athletic Department December 2014 – Present
Collecting demographics and consumer behavior information for the athletic department
Exploring changes in fan behaviors following a transition from FCS to FBS football and a move from the Southern Conference to the Sun Belt Conference
The Ohio State University Athletic Department March 2010
Collected data related to demographics and consumer behavior of spectators at men’s ice hockey games
Provided marketing and promotion recommendations for the athletic department
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra May 2004
Collected demographic data of symphony subscribers
Grants
Funded
Louisiana State University Office of Research & Economic Development Junior Faculty Travel Grant (2015).
Used to attend the European Association for Sport Management Conference in Dublin, Ireland: $1,000
Teaching Experience
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
August, 2015 – present
Courses Designed & Taught
KIN 3801 Sport Strategy & Planning
KIN 3804 Financial Issues in Sport
KIN 7519: Financial Issues in Sport
KIN 7524: Sport Law
KIN 7544: Current Topics in Sport Management
KIN 7545: Economic Issues in Sport
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
June 2013 – July 2015
Courses Designed & Taught
SMGT 2130: Introduction to Sport Management
SMGT 3230: Economics of Sport
SMGT 3238: Management of Sport Organizations
SMGT 3330: Sport Promotion & Marketing
SMGT 4330: Facility and Event Management
SMGT 4337: Legal Aspects of Sport
SMGT 4338: Sport Policy Development
SMGT 4630: Baseball in American Culture
SMGT 6330: Social and Ethical Issues in Sport and Leisure
SMGT 7335: Sport Law & Risk Management
Administrative Duties
Graduate Program Coordinator
Reviewed and make admission decisions on program applicants.
Advised all students within the program
Recruited and supervise teaching and research assistants
Prepared annual assessment reports
Prepared reports for accreditation
Oversaw development and implementation of significant changes to program of study
Maryville University St. Louis, Missouri
Assistant Professor of Sport Business Management
August 2011 – May 2013
Courses Designed & Taught
SPMT 300: Event & Facility Management
SPMT 380: Legal Aspects of Sport
SPMT 420: Sport Finance
SPMT 620: Economics of Sport & Entertainment Management
Graduate level elective in MBA program
BUS 150: Business Communications
Part of Business Administration core curriculum
FIN 312: Principles of Finance
Part of Business Administration core curriculum
MKT 360: Principles of Marketing
Part of Business Administration core curriculum
MGMT 487: Leadership
Elective in the Business Administration program
Administrative Duties
Oversaw the Sport Business Management major volunteer experience program
Advised approximately 45 undergraduate Sport Business Management majors
Oversaw the program’s website and social media outlets
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Lecturer – Physical Activity and Educational Services
September 2010 – June 2011
Courses Designed & Taught
PAES 545: Programming in Sport & Recreation
Course covered topics relevant to the planning, development, and implementation of a business plan for sports organizations
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Graduate Teaching Associate – Physical Activity and Educational Services
September 2008 – September 2010
Courses Designed & Taught
PAES 137: Sport for the Spectator
Course examined current events and social issues in sports
Various skill and practica courses
Other Duties
Practicum Supervisor and Mentor to graduate students in sport management
Doctoral Students Advised
Louisiana State University
Marcella Otto: 2016 – present (co-advisor)
Related Work Experience
Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas
Assistant Director of Ticket Operations
July 2005 – May 2007
Managed daily operations of the ticket office including but not limited to accounting, budgeting, and oversight of the sales staff
Assisted the development office in the solicitation of donations to the athletic department
Worked closely with the football and women’s basketball offices to coordinate recruiting visits at sporting events
Worked closely with the compliance office to insure that the ticket office acted within the limits of NCAA regulations
Served as the ticket office liaison for the women’s basketball team
Coordinated game day operations at football and women’s basketball games as well as other events as needed
Managed office interns
Performed various other duties as needed
East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee
Ticket Manager
July 2002 – July 2005
Managed daily operations of the ticket office including but not limited to accounting, budgeting, and oversight of the sales staff
Implemented on-line ticket sales system
Assisted the development office in the solicitation of donations to the athletic department
Assisted the marketing office in sponsorship sales
Worked closely with the compliance office to insure that the ticket office acted within the limits of NCAA regulations
Served on external operations planning committee
Assisted the business office in arranging team travel plans
Designed and implemented promotional campaigns to meet ticket sales goals
Coordinated interns for ticket and business offices
Coordinated game day operations for football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball games
Performed various other duties as needed
Florida Marlins Professional Baseball Club Viera, Florida
Account Executive
January 2002 – June 2002
Sold group tickets for Florida Marlins Spring Training games
Sold group and season tickets for Brevard County Manatees single-A Florida State League baseball games
Developed and coordinated in-game promotions for Florida Marlins Spring Training games and Brevard County Manatees games at Space Coast Stadium
Invited Presentations
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
March 2015
Guest Speaker, Doctoral seminar class (KNSISM 7897)
Psychological Contracts in Sport Management Literature
Lafayette High School Wildwood, Missouri
February 2013
Guest Speaker, Sports, and Entertainment Management Class
Eureka High School Eureka, Missouri
February 2013
Guest Speaker, Sports Marketing, and Management Class
A Career in Sport Management
Lafayette High School Wildwood, Missouri
December 2011
Guest Speaker, Sports and Entertainment Management Class
Event Planning from Beginning to End
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
March 2010
Guest Speaker, Doctoral seminar class (EDU PAES 953)
Psychological Contracts of Student-Athletes
East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee
November 2004
Guest Speaker for an undergraduate sport management class
Pursuing a Career in Sports
Media Activities
Interviews
Kiernan, J. S. (2016, August 1). Rio Olympics by the numbers. WalletHub.com
Daniels, C. (2015, May 4). Dr. Chris Barnhill, Professor, at Georgia Southern University
talks about students finding a job in sports. The Sports Intern.
Coller, M. (2013, February 6). St. Louis Rams exploring stadium options: Rams must
solve dome issue or face threat of relocation. Venues Today.
Scholarly Service
Reviews for Scholarly Journals
Editorial Review Board, Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (2012 – present)
Editorial Review Board, International Journal of Sport Management (2015 – present)
Editorial Review Board, Journal of Amateur Sport (2016 – present)
External Book Reviews
Human Kinetics, July 2012
Reviewed Managing Sport Events by Greenwell, Danzey-Bussell, and Shonk; Reviewed the material and offered recommendations and suggestions to improve the textbook.
Conference Abstract Reviews
Abstract Reviewer, Applied Sport Management Association Conference (2014 – present)
Abstract Reviewer, College Sport Research Institute Annual Conference (2013 – present)
External Program Reviews
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, May 2015
Assessed the university’s Letter of Intent to develop an Ed.D. in Global Sport Leadership and reviewed the proposed curriculum. Issued a recommendation letter to the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Fellowships
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
September 2010 – August 2011
College of Education and Human Ecology
Awards
College of Education and Human Ecology Graduate Fellowship
Awarded to doctoral candidates who have demonstrated outstanding potential in research by the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University, 2010
Delbert Oberteuffer Scholarship
Awarded for outstanding demonstrated potential in research by the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University, 2009
Adidas Partners in Sports Scholarship
Awarded for outstanding performance in the study of Sport Management at the University of Tennessee, 2001
Department / University Service
College of Human Sciences and Education Awards and Recognition Committee
Louisiana State University, 2015 – Present
Sport Management Graduate Program Coordinator
New Faculty Mentor
Georgia Southern University, 2014
Member, Sport Management Faculty Search Committee
Georgia Southern University, 2013
Member, President’s Cabinet
Maryville University, 2011 – 2013
Member, Sport Business Management Advisory Council
Maryville University, 2011 – 2013
START Advisor, John E. Simon School of Business representative
Maryville University, 2011 – 2013
Member, Finance Faculty Search Committee
Maryville University, 2011 – 2012
Member, Atlantic Sun Conference Basketball Tournament Planning Committee
East Tennessee State University, 2005
Member, External Staff Search Committee
East Tennessee State University, 2004
Professional Memberships
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), 2008 – Present
College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), 2012 – Present
European Association for Sport Management (EASM), 2015 – Present
Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA), 2016 – Present
Academy of Management (AOM), 2016 – Present
Partners in Sports, 1999 – 2002
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