Home / People / Dr. Gerald Gilsdorf Dr. Gerald Gilsdorf Professor of Business Education United States Sports AcademyDoctor of Education in Sport ManagementSpecialization in Human ResourcesMentorship at Southeastern University Athletic DepartmentUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoMaster of Science in KinesiologyEmphasis in Curriculum and InstructionJudson CollegeBachelor of Arts in Secondary EducationMajor in Physical EducationMinors 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), 2015-2016President, Sport Management Association Board of Directors for (NCAAHPERD-SM), 2015, 2014Co-Director, NCAAHPERD-SM 66th Annual State Convention in Raleigh, NC, 2014Founding Board Member and Competition Committee Member, South Carolina Homeschool Athletic Association (Directed and managed first annual Homeschool Basketball State Tournament), 2016, 2015, 2014President-elect, (NCAAHPERD) Assisted with planning and organizing the 65th Annual NCAAPHERD convention, 2012-2013Ad-hoc committee member, (NCAAHPERD) Personnel Committee (to hire new executive director), 2015, 2013Ad-hoc committee member, (NCAAHPERD) Constitution Revision Committee, 2015, 2013Board Member, Ruby Hunt YMCA (Boiling Springs, NC), 2012-2013Vice 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, 2014Mentored two Gardner-Webb Students who presented at North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference, 2013, 2012Presented: “Using Technology to Design a Specialized Recreation/Sport Facility” at the Teaching and Learning Fair at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, 2010Presented: “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, 2011Society of Health and Physical Education America Southern District Leadership Development Conference, 2016The North Carolina Senior Games Sport Management Clinic, 2015, 2014, 2013North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, 2012, 2011American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2013North American Society for Sport Management Conference, 2010, 2009Kagan Cooperative Learning Teaching Structures—one week conference, 2007Using Technology in Physical Education Conference, 2006International 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, 2015Directed the Cleveland County Senior Games 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012Created Carolina Chargers Homeschool Basketball Program (junior high boys and girls teams, varsity girls and JV and varsity boys teams), 2013-2014Project Volunteer Coordinator for HALTER (therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with special needs), 2015, 2014, 2013PEWSS Department Faculty Representative for perspective students “Dawg Days” 2012, 2013Directed Clinic for Basketball Staff and Players at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, 2012Provided Event Management consultation and support for Judges Cup GymnasticsMeet at Palmetto Gymnastics in Simpsonville, SC, 2011Developed 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, CurrentMember, North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NCAAHPERD), Current SSCR/SSVC Certified Classroom Advisor, Schedule Star/HighSchoolSports.net, CurrentInstructor Certificate in First Aid and CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 2008-2013Florida teaching certificate, grades K-12 Physical Education, 2002-2012Illinois teaching certificate, grades K-12 Physical Education, 1986-2012Professional Member and National Safety Certification, USA Gymnastics, 2008-2013 Other Volunteer Activities Volunteer Athletic Director and Coach, Carolina Chargers Basketball Program, 2013-PresentVolunteer Coach, Upstate Eagles Homeschool Basketball Team, 2012-2013Volunteer Coach, UPWARD basketball in Spartanburg, SC, 2011-2013Volunteer Coach, recreational youth soccer, 2009, 2007, 2005Teacher, Church Sunday school, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2006