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Brian Soebbing is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport, Recreation at the University of Alberta. He earned his PhD in Kinesiology, Sport, Recreation from the University of Alberta in 2011, an MS in Recreation, Sport, Tourism from the University of Illinois in 2007, and a BBA in Management from Saint Louis University in 2005. Prior to joining the University of Alberta in July 2016, he held a faculty position at Temple University and worked at Louisiana State University. His principal research interests lie in sport management, sport economics, gambling, and the strategic behavior of sport recreation organizations. He has published research in various prominent journals and serves as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Sport Finance and the European Sport Management Quarterly. Dr. Soebbing’s notable research includes examining the socio-economic impacts of gambling and the management of sports facilities. He teaches several courses related to sport management and is currently supervising Master’s and PhD students. He is known for involving undergraduate students in research opportunities, particularly in connection with professional sports and economic behavior.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching courses and conducting research in Kinesiology, Sport Management, and related fields.
Temple University • Philadelphia, PA
Taught courses related to Sport Management and conducted research.
Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA
Involved in teaching and research in Kinesiology.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management