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Gold medal-worthy experts for Olympic Summer Games coverage
Topics include health, injuries, business and science
Jul 23, 2024
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The University of Delaware boasts several experts who can comment on health-related topics such as injuries and training and business-focused areas like marketing and team behavior as they relate to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Matt Robinson
Professor, sport management
Relevant expertise: Will be in Paris and can discuss the Olympics from an onsite perspective; can give the backstory on The International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) and what’s new in the Paris Olympics.
Tom Kaminski
Professor, kinesiology and applied physiology
Relevant expertise: Can comment on the impact of heading in Olympic soccer and has studied the risks of concussions in sports for nearly three decades.
Karin Silbernagel
Professor, physical therapy
Relevant expertise: Research aims to advance the understanding of tendon and ligament injuries and repair. Can also discuss sailing.
Tim DeSchriver
Associate professor, sport management
Relevant expertise: Sport finance, economics and marketing
Other experts:
INJURIES:
Associate professor, kinesiology and applied physiology
Relevant expertise: Head impacts from boxing.
Assistant professor, biomedical engineering
Relevant expertise: Studies the structure-function relationship that exists in tendons and ligaments with a special interest in changes in this relationship during growth and following injury.
Clinical instructor, physical therapy
Relevant expertise: Weightlifting; can talk about the difference between men’s and women’s injuries and form in the sport.
Physical therapy
Relevant expertise: Shoulder injuries/rehab expert
Senior instructor, kinesiology and applied physiology
Relevant expertise: Athletic training and injury prevention, with a particular interest in ice skating injuries.
Worked with athletes competing in Winter Olympics (2002, 2006) as a strength and conditioning coach and athletic trainer.
EVENTS:
Assistant professor, kinesiology and applied physiology
Relevant expertise: Race Walk events and how biomarkers are used in walking studies.
Associate professor, physical therapy
Relevant expertise: Gymnastics; she was a collegiate gymnast
Doctoral student
Relevant expertise: Can chat about Paralympic Triathlon (running, hand cycling, swimming).
Associate professor, health behavior and nutrition sciences
Relevant expertise: He is also in Paris leading a study abroad cohort. He has been to multiple Olympics, and can also speak to on-site experience, differences in games, etc.
Adjunct professor, physical therapy
Relevant expertise: How the "underwaters” technique gives Olympians an edge.
BUSINESS:
Instructor, sport management
Relevant expertise: Sport business management, event management
SCIENCE:
Assistant professor, biomedical engineering
Relevant expertise: Specializes in neuromechanics and control of human movement. His research falls under two major themes: The neuroplasticity and adaptation research line tests how reinforcement feedback can subserve our ability to acquire new motor skills.
Connect with:
Matthew Robinson
Professor, Sport Management
Prof. Robinson is an expert on international sport development.
CoachingSports as a Diplomatic ToolInternational Sports GovernanceU.S. Sports ModelOlympics
Tom Kaminski
Professor, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology
Prof. Kaminski is a leading expert on issues related to purposeful headers in interscholastic and intercollegiate soccer.
Chronic Ankle InstabilityRepetitive Head ImpactsRecovery Assessment
Tim DeSchriver
Associate Professor of Sport Management; Area Head - Sport Management
Prof. DeSchriver’s research is in sport finance, economics and marketing; specifically professional sport and collegiate athletics.
Sport ManagementSports FinanceProfessional SportCollegiate Athletics
Karin Gravare Silbernagel
Professor, Physical Therapy
Prof. Silbernagel's research aims to advance the understanding of tendon and ligament injuries and repair.
Achilles TendinopathyPatellar TendinopathyAchilles Tendon RuptureTendon RuptureKnee Injuries
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World Cup 2026: Former soccer executive analyzes tournament economics and youth soccer structure
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup days away, the University of Delaware's John Allgood is available to discuss the business of soccer, youth sports participation and the tournament's impact on communities and the economy. As a former United Soccer League (USL) top executive, Allgood brings firsthand experience and knowledge of the commercial operations and development sides of the sport. He also currently serves as an instructor of sport management at UD. Areas of expertise relevant to the World Cup include: • Economic impact: How the tournament will drive local revenue. • The business of soccer: Sports marketing and the commercialization of global sports entertainment. • U.S. youth soccer: The tiered structure of soccer in the U.S., including the pay-to-play system in youth soccer that is different from development models in other countries. • Participation and interest: How the World Cup will boost participation and fan interest in soccer, especially among youth players. • Soccer as a unifying force: The sports' social impact and how it brings people together. To reach Allgood directly and arrange an interview, click the "contact" button on his profile. Interested journalists can also send an email to mediarelations@udel.edu.
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