About:

I received a B. A. in philosophy and psychology, from Salisbury University, an M. A. in philosophy from Ohio University and completed my Ph.D. in social/cultural foundations of sport and cultural studies at the University of Tennessee. I am currently an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San José State University. As the department's interdisciplinary specialist in sport studies, I teach a wide assortment of courses ranging from activity classes, to general education classes, to graduate research methods. My current research interests are mainly interdisiplinary and focus on: sporting narratives and moral choice, sport and identity, service learning for social justice, and sport & the media. In addition, along with Dr. Ted Butryn, I am the co-director of the Department of Kinesiology Qualitative Research Lab. Aside from my teaching and research responsibilities, I serve as the faculty advisor for the departmental student organization.

 

 

Apart from my academic pursuits, my interests are varied and include:

 

Bicycles - I have raced both road and mountain bicycles at the amateur level for many years and recently began learning the nuances of bicycle track racing at the Hellyer Park Velodrome in San José, California.

 

CyclingNews.com - The best English language resource for professional road, track, mtb, and cyclocross coverage

Velonews - Electronic version of the USA's best cycling publication

Pez Cycling - Cool if not slightly irreverent take on pro cycling

Fixed Gear Fever - Information about the track racing scene.

Cyclocross World - Informative site dedicated to the increasingly popular sport of cyclocross.

 

Hellyer Park Velodrome - One of only 18 Velodromes in the entire USA is right here in our backyard. Information on riding and racing at the track.

ADT Events Center - Home of the only indoor Velodrome in the USA. A world class facility that hosted the 2005 World Track Racing Championships in March 2005.

Northern California/Nevada Cycling Association - Hub (ha!) for bicycle racing information in NorCal. Includes information on local bike clubs and racing scene.

 

Cats - My partner Sarah and I have three cats, Sid, Buster and Chuckey. I encourage pet owners to be responsible and have their pets spayed or neutered. There are several low-cost options in the Bay Area.

 

Mutt Cats - On line resource for cat shelters nation wide. Click on California for a list of local no-kill shelters.

Our cat Buster is a 'success story' from Town Cats in Morgan Hill!

Love that cat! - Here is a listing of low cost spay and neuter options in California.

 

Coffee - I enjoy a decent cup of coffee. Here are a couple of links to get your day off to the right start.

 

Coffeekid.com - A nice site dedicated to coffee and espresso - clearly a labor of love!

Peet's Coffee & Tea - When I lived in Tennessee, I'd order Peet's coffee. Now that I live in the area where it was 'born' I get fresh roasted beans locally.

Fair Trade Certified - Certification process to promote more equitable and sustainable trade in regions that grow coffee beans.

 

MMA- I am currently conducting an ethnography of a local mixed martial arts academy here in San José. I visit the following sites to keep up on the latest news.

 

Sherdog.com - News and information about all aspects of MMA

MMAWeekly - Another up-to-date news and information site