At its core, sport governance encompasses two key elements: power and decision making. To truly grasp a sport organization's purpose and structure, it's essential to understand who wields power and which decisions are made by those who possess it. Regrettably, the abuse of power, coupled with ineffective governance and lackluster leadership, has fostered widespread corruption within sport organizations, a situation that calls for a renewed commitment to practicing principles of good governance and restoring integrity and ethical conduct. In response, the updated and enhanced Governance in Sport: Analysis and Application, Second Edition, aims to equip students with the skills to navigate both ordinary and extraordinary situations encountered in the oversight and authority of sport organizations at all levels of sport. Governance in Sport examines sport governance from three broad analytical and applied perspectives: A legal and managerial overview of practices, processes, and policies in sport organizations, encompassing ethical behavior, effective leadership, decision making, and policy development A framework of the structures and functions of regulatory agencies that govern state, national, regional, and international sports An applied overview of governance and authority in selected sectors of the industry, including professional sports, amateur sports, sports media, sports betting, esports, and more Through examinations of contemporary hot-button issues and compelling new case studies-covering the Ukraine invasion; Brittney Griner; transgender athletes in sports; LIV Golf versus the PGA; conference realignment; name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues; the Kanjuruhan Stadium catastrophe; and the workplace misconduct in the Washington Commanders organization-students will see how governance differs in sport organizations at various levels in the United States and around the world. Additional new features include the following: Headlines begin each chapter, calling out incidents of corruption within the sport industry. Rules and Regulations Corners provide quick overviews of policies and laws affecting weighty issues. Combating Corruption sections offer best practices for preventing and minimizing behavior deemed illegal, unethical, or counterintuitive. Governance in Action case sidebars explore real-world examples of conflicts and conundrums related to the chapter topic and include discussion questions; suggested responses to the questions can be found in the instructor guide. Recorded lectures by author Bonnie Tiell are available for each chapter of the book. Instructors can use these videos to enhance their lectures. With Governance in Sport, students will develop an understanding of where power resides, how decisions are made, and the impact of those factors on the goals and structures of sport organizations.
Bonnie Tiell, EdD, is a professor of sport management at Tiffin University and the United States Sports Academy (USSA). Since 2004, she has organized a study-abroad program in conjunction with the Summer Olympics, which has included a humanitarian program for underprivileged youths in host cities and volunteer service at the OLY House and USA Welcome Center. She has authored over 60 publications, including two sport management textbooks and four book chapters. She serves on the editorial board for The Sport Journal and as the education correspondent for Sports Destination Management magazine, published by Due North Media. Tiell has been recognized as the Woman of the Year in Sports for Cleveland, Ohio, and Educator of the Year for Seneca County, Ohio. She was named Alumnus of the Year by the U.S. Sports Academy and was a recipient of the Donahue Service Award from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. She is a two-time recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and has received multiple awards for teaching, scholarship, and service at Tiffin University. Tiell has worked with the Sports Authority of Thailand to deliver annual training workshops to directors, military personnel, and administrators representing almost every Thai national sports federation. In addition to being a featured speaker at various conferences around the world, she has taught classes and delivered workshops on strategic management, international marketing, sport governance, and sport psychology in the Kingdom of Bahrain; Shanghai, China; and Bucharest, Romania. She twice lectured for the Futbol Business Academy, headquartered in Europe, and continues collaborating on educational projects with international organizations such as the American Institute of Applied Science and Ball Academy in Switzerland. In the United States, Tiell has led efforts to organize multiday education programs featuring dozens of Olympians, Olympic coaches, and professional athletes engaging with youths, college students, and community members. In 2000 she cofounded the Women's Leadership Symposium, a program currently funded and administered by the NCAA and Women Leaders in Sports. She is also the lead developer of Life After the Games, a self-paced online professional development course for athletes and coaches. Tiell holds a bachelor's degree in physical education from Troy University, a master's degree in sport administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctorate of education in sport management from the USSA. She is a featured sport columnist for the Advertiser-Tribune and is also the author of the textbook Human Resources in Sports: A Managerial Approach. She and her husband, Greg, reside in Tiffin, Ohio, where she serves on the Frost-Kalnow Stadium Endowment Committee and the Calvert Catholic Schools Curriculum Committee. The Tiells have two daughters (Kim and Katie), a son-in-law (Jack), and a grandson expected in 2025.
Part I. Foundations of Governance and Authority Chapter 1. Legal Primer to Governance Bonnie Tiell Authority and Governance Legal Principles Alternative Dispute Resolution Sources of Law International Perspective Combating Corruption in Sport Through Legal Action Recap Chapter 2. Ethics, Decision Making, and Leadership in Sport Organizations Bonnie Tiell Ethics Decision Making Leadership Combating Corruption in Sport Recap Chapter 3. Board Governance and Policy Development in Sport Organizations Bonnie Tiell Best Practices in Board Governance Policies and Procedures in Sport Organizations Combating Corruption in Board Governance Recap Part II. Framework for Sport Governance Chapter 4. State and Local Sport Bonnie Tiell Classification Systems Local Sports Organizations Governance and Authority in Sport Organizations at the State Level Governance Challenges Combating Corruption in Local and State Sports Recap Chapter 5. Governance in National Sports Bonnie Tiell Classification of National Sport Organizations Combating Corruption in National Sport Recap Chapter 6. International Sports Bonnie Tiell Roles of Regulatory Agencies for International Sport Olympics Paralympics Non-Olympic Sports Combating Corruption in International Sports Recap Part III. Governance and Authority in Sport Industry Sectors Chapter 7. Professional Sports Bonnie Tiell Professional Leagues and Team Sports Individual Professional Sports Combating Corruption in Professional Sports Recap Chapter 8. Amateur Sports Bonnie Tiell Amateur Athletic Union Intercollegiate Athletics Youth Amateur Sports Adult Amateur Sports Combating Corruption in Intercollegiate Athletics and Amateur Sports Recap Chapter 9. Sport Media Galen Clavio and Matthew Zimmerman Political Governance in Sport Media Global and Commercial Governance in Sport Media Partnerships Between Media and Sport Entities Sports Journalists Combating Corruption in Sport Media Recap Chapter 10. Sporting Goods and Sport Licensing Daniel A. Rascher and Mark S. Nagel Size and Scope of the Sporting Goods Industry Sport Licensing Landscape Combating Corruption: Regulating and Policing the Industry Future of the Industry Recap Chapter 11. Fitness, Wellness, and Health Bonnie Tiell Fitness and Health Clubs Commercial Fitness and Health Clubs (For Profit) Trainers: Certification and Licensure Public Health Nutritional Supplements Combating Corruption Recap Chapter 12. Sport Marketing Bonnie Tiell Sport Marketing Definition and Characteristics Sport Marketing Industry Segments Sport Marketing Technologies National Organizations and Associations for Sport Marketing Combating Corruption in Sport Marketing Recap Chapter 13. Sports Betting Bonnie Tiell History of Sports Wagering in the United States Status of Sports Wagering in the United States Status of Sports Wagering Internationally Combating Corruption Future of Sports Wagering Recap Chapter 14. Esports Bonnie Tiell History of Esports Esports Governing Agencies and Authorities Esports Governance and Legislation Combating Corruption Recap
