Dr. Jeongwon Choi
Assistant Professor Sport Management; Coordinator of the Sport Management Program & Internships
School:
School of Business & Digital Media
Department:
Business Administration
Office Location:
Farley Center 315
Office Hours:
- MONDAYS – THURSDAYS 9:00 AM-10:30AM
- MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS 1:00 PM-2:00PM
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Sport Administration, University of New Mexico, 2022
- M.B.A. Specialized in Sport Administration, St. Thomas University, 2012
- B.S. in Ocean Physical Education, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, 2011
Professional Experience
Professional Experiences
- Supervisor, USA Lobo Triathlon, 2022
- Director of Operations, University of New Mexico Lobo Men’s Soccer Team, 2018-2019
- Manager, PR / Team, Suwon JS Cup U-19 Organizing Committee, 2016
- Assistant Manager, Repucom Korea (Nielsen Sports), 2014
- Staff, Property Development Team, Sportizen Ltd., 2013-2014
- Researcher, SMS Research & Consulting Ltd., 2013
- Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, Marketing Intern, 2011
Research / Creativity Interest Area
Selected Publications
- Choi, J. & Smith, A. B. (2024). NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletes’ Motivational Perspectives Pertaining to their Academic and Athletic Roles. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience. 6(2), 4.
- Matz, R., Smith, A. B., & Choi, J. (2024). The perfect storm: Developmental tour golf, athletic identity, and COVID-19. Managing Sport and Leisure. 29(2), 355-372.
- Choi, J. & Kim. H. (2021). Sustainable careers of athletes: Themes and concepts regarding transition theories involving athletes. Sustainability, 13(9), 1-13.
- Choi, J. & Herrera, A. (March, 2024). Building Bridges: Understanding Student-Athletes’ Perspectives on College Experiences and Formulating Strategic Plans in NACC Division II Institutions. College Sport Research Institute. Columbia, SC
- Nelson, A., Choi, J., Kang, B., & Wilkins, M. (November, 2023). The Importance of mentorship programs: NCAA Division II Student-athletes’ perspectives. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport conference. New Orleans, LA.Provencio, C., Choi, J., & Smith, A. B. (May, 2023). Perceived Mattering Among College Coaches: Understanding the perceived mattering of revenue and non-revenue coaches. North American Society or Sport Management conference. Montreal, Québec.
- Choi, J. & Smith, A. B. (June, 2022). Collegiate Athletes’ Motivation Towards Dual Role and Career Transition Plan: A Sequential Mixed Method Approach. North American Society or Sport Management conference. Atlanta, GA.
- Smith, A.B., Choi, J., Harry, M., Springer, D., & Hatteburg, S. (March, 2022). COVID-19 Stressors and Coping of NCAA Graduate and Assistant Coaches. College Sport Research Institute. Columbia, SC.
- Choi, J. & Smith, A. B. (February, 2021). What is your motivation? NCAA Division I student athletes’ motivational perspectives on dual roles. Applied Sport Management Association conference. Virtual Conference.