Geoffre Sherman, Ph.D. is an industry professional whose work has brought numerous colleagues into the classroom and whose teaching has helped guide students into the industry of sports. He brings nearly two decades of industry experience to the sports management students in the School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS). He currently works with the Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Indians, Indiana Pacers, and Indiana Fever bringing active industry experience into the classroom.
Prior to his appointment with the School of Health & Human Sciences, Sherman served as assistant athletic director at Marian University from 2006 to 2016, and he served as an adjunct instructor where he taught sport law, sport communication, and facility management. Sherman also served on national committees in college athletics and earned the 2015–16 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) president’s award.
Sherman graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a B.A. in journalism and mass communication and received his M.S. in kinesiology in 2001 from Indiana University. He also earned his Ph.D. in human performance from Indiana University in 2008.
Sherman focuses on the early learning experiences of sport management students. His focus is on developing students in the classroom and helping provide experiences in the industry for students to gain valuable industry experience during college. He is actively engaged with the university’s Sports Innovation Institute (SII) as a communications professional and researcher. He has provided assistance in research projects with the SII and has assisted in the communications efforts for the institute. Sherman also works significantly with sports management club students.
