The Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute (RHBSSI) is proud to have as part of its cohort of faculty fellows three members from the Clemson University College of Education who serve within the Athletic Leadership program. Michael Godfrey, Sarah Stokowski and Deborah Cadorette participate in the program in different capacities and are passionate about athlete growth and development.
Godfrey is a senior lecturer and graduate program coordinator in Athletic Leadership who has worked at Clemson for over two decades. His research interests include athletic culture and leadership, athletics in higher education and student athlete development.
Godfrey has taught many courses at Clemson over the years, including:
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Stokowski is an associate professor in Athletic Leadership and a proud Clemson graduate. Her research interests include career maturity, athlete identity and athlete transition in the area of collegiate athlete personal development literacies.
Stokowski’s career highlights include:
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Cadorette is a principal lecturer and undergraduate program coordinator in Athletic Leadership, who has taught courses at Clemson in coaching, organization and administration of athletic programs. Her research interests include cognitive and learning style influences of teaching/coaching, and positive psychology and learning environments. Cadorette has a bachelor’s in physical education, a master’s in sports administration and a postgraduate degree in educational leadership.
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The athletic leadership program in the Clemson University College of Education addresses the need of leadership development and ethical decision making in the intercollegiate athletic coaching and administrative community. The program offers an undergraduate minor, an online and blended master’s degree, and a master’s certificate.
Through the Athletic Leadership minor, students bring to the classroom a wealth of life experiences in athletics. Coaching philosophies are shared and discussed. Students learn various styles of coaching and reflect on the coaching they witnessed as athletes. Students determine personal philosophies based on their beliefs and principles, and develop these philosophies through discussion and interaction. Click here to learn more about the minor.
The Athletic Leadership master’s degree provides current and aspiring coaches and administrators – especially those at the intercollegiate level – an opportunity to obtain a graduate degree that focuses on leadership, ethics and coaching development within the current landscape of athletics in educational settings. This program promotes personal and professional growth in leadership, coaching integrity and community influence. Click here to learn more about the graduate degree. Click here to learn more about the master’s certificate.
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