Home / People / Dr. Gerald Gilsdorf Dr. Gerald Gilsdorf Professor of Sport Management Education United States Sports Academy Doctor of Education in Sport Management Specialization in Human Resources Mentorship at Southeastern University Athletic Department University of Illinois at Chicago Master of Science in Kinesiology Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction Judson College Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Major in Physical Education Minors in Social Studies and Health Professional Leadership Vice President, Executive Committee for the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Sport Management (NCAAHPERD-SM), 2015-2016 President, Sport Management Association Board of Directors for (NCAAHPERD-SM), 2015, 2014 Co-Director, NCAAHPERD-SM 66th Annual State Convention in Raleigh, NC, 2014 Founding Board Member and Competition Committee Member, South Carolina Homeschool Athletic Association (Directed and managed first annual Homeschool Basketball State Tournament), 2016, 2015, 2014 President-elect, (NCAAHPERD) Assisted with planning and organizing the 65th Annual NCAAPHERD convention, 2012-2013 Ad-hoc committee member, (NCAAHPERD) Personnel Committee (to hire new executive director), 2015, 2013 Ad-hoc committee member, (NCAAHPERD) Constitution Revision Committee, 2015, 2013 Board Member, Ruby Hunt YMCA (Boiling Springs, NC), 2012-2013 Vice President, (NCAAHPERD), 2012 Presentations “Stop Lecturing: the use of interactive cooperative learning strategies in the classroom” for NCAAHPERD-SM Convention, 2015 “Improving Student Engagement in Sport Management” for NCAAHPERD-SM Convention, 2014 “Introducing Pickle Ball to Seniors” for the Shelby City Park, 2014 “Introducing a new sport to North Carolina Senior Games” for the Leona Neal Senior Center, 2014 Mentored two Gardner-Webb Students who presented at North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference, 2013, 2012 Presented: “Using Technology to Design a Specialized Recreation/Sport Facility” at the Teaching and Learning Fair at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, 2010 Presented: “Moving Athletic Affiliation from NCCAA to NAIA” for Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, 2008 Conferences and Conventions NCAAHPERD-SM State Convention, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Society of Health and Physical Education America Southern District Leadership Development Conference, 2016 The North Carolina Senior Games Sport Management Clinic, 2015, 2014, 2013 North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, 2012, 2011 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2013 North American Society for Sport Management Conference, 2010, 2009 Kagan Cooperative Learning Teaching Structures—one week conference, 2007 Using Technology in Physical Education Conference, 2006 International Center for Leadership in Education Conference, 2006 Community Service Served the North Carolina Sport Management Coalition (NCSMC) by creating the NCSMC Student Case Challenge for NCAAHPERD-SM Annual Convention; Reviewed and approved all conference presenters and organized presentation grid, 2015 Directed the Cleveland County Senior Games 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Created Carolina Chargers Homeschool Basketball Program (junior high boys and girls teams, varsity girls and JV and varsity boys teams), 2013-2014 Project Volunteer Coordinator for HALTER (therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with special needs), 2015, 2014, 2013 PEWSS Department Faculty Representative for perspective students “Dawg Days” 2012, 2013 Directed Clinic for Basketball Staff and Players at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, 2012 Provided Event Management consultation and support for Judges Cup Gymnastics Meet at Palmetto Gymnastics in Simpsonville, SC, 2011 Developed Strategic Plan/Policy and Procedure Manual for Church children’s program for Calvary Church in Johnson City, TN, 2009 Professional Memberships and Affiliations Member, North American Society for Sport Management, Current Member, North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NCAAHPERD), Current SSCR/SSVC Certified Classroom Advisor, Schedule Star/HighSchoolSports.net, Current Instructor Certificate in First Aid and CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 2008-2013 Florida teaching certificate, grades K-12 Physical Education, 2002-2012 Illinois teaching certificate, grades K-12 Physical Education, 1986-2012 Professional Member and National Safety Certification, USA Gymnastics, 2008-2013 Other Volunteer Activities Volunteer Athletic Director and Coach, Carolina Chargers Basketball Program, 2013-Present Volunteer Coach, Upstate Eagles Homeschool Basketball Team, 2012-2013 Volunteer Coach, UPWARD basketball in Spartanburg, SC, 2011-2013 Volunteer Coach, recreational youth soccer, 2009, 2007, 2005 Teacher, Church Sunday school, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2006
