Matthew Robinson
Biography
Dr. Matthew J. Robinson is a full professor in the sport management program at the Lerner College of Business and Economics at UD. Dr. Robinson has authored two books and over 30 articles and has made over 100 national and international scholarly and professional presentations. He has generated over $5 million in external funds for the programs he has led and research conducted. Robinson has served on President’s Council on Sport, Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Science Board for The United States of America Department of Health and Human Services, as the president of the University of Delaware Faculty Senate during the 2019-20 Academic year and served as interim director of athletics and recreation for the University of Delaware during the 2016 Spring Semester.
Since 2008, Robinson in partnership with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Olympic Solidarity Fund created the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP). In 2011, again in partnership with the USOPC and the IOC’s Olympic Solidarity Fund along with the Fédération Internationale de Basketball Association (FIBA), Robinson launched the international coaching apprenticeship in basketball. Through the two programs, Dr. Robinson has worked with over 600 international coaches from 125 countries in 24 different sports and has personally overseen the implementation of over 40 sport development projects in selected countries.
Since 2008, Robinson has served as the chairman of the Delaware Sport Commission (DSC) which was founded in 2009 for the purpose of attracting regional, national and international sporting events to the state of Delaware for the purpose of economic development. In its 15 years of existence, DSC efforts have led to over $80 million in economic impact for the state.
Robinson has served as chairman of the Faculty Senate Budget Committee, the Academic Priorities and Presidential Advisory Committee, as well as other university committees.
Education
- Ed.D. in athletic administration, Temple University, 1995
- M.S. in educational administration, Western Maryland College, 1991
- B.A. in communications & english education, York College of Pennsylvania, 1986
Select Publications
- McDonough, K, Robinson, M; Ramnarine, M. Sport Development and Sport for Development in the Caribbean. (2024) In Research in the Sociology of Sport Volume 26.
- Robinson, M.J. (2023) Amateurs or Professionals: Alston v NCAA and the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics. Delaware Lawyer. Vol 41 No. 3, pp. 18-21.
- Robinson, M.J. (2019) Athlete Development and Coaching. In Kristen Dieffenbach & Melissa Thompson, Coach Education Essentials, Human Kinetics.
- Trail, G.T., James, J.D. Hyungil, K, Anderson, D & Robinson, M.J. (2016) An examination of Oliver’s product loyalty framework. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Vol. 17 No. 2, 2016 pp. 94-109.
- Robinson, M.J. (2015). The Impact of the Olympics on the High Performance Legacy of a Host Country. In Holt, R. & Ruta, D. Handbook of Sport and Legacy: Meeting the Challenge of Major Sports Events. Routledge, London.
- Heinrichs, A. & Robinson, M.J (2014). The U.S. Women’s Youth National Teams Program Finding the Next Mia Hamm and Alex Morgan. NSCAA Soccer Journal, 59 7, 64 72
- Antil, J, Burton, R. & Robinson, M. (2012) Exploring the Challenges Facing Female Athletes as Endorsers. Journal of Brand Strategy. 1 3. 292-307.
- Robinson, M.J., Turam, E & Burton, R. (2011). Sport Sovereignty at Bay: The Impact of Globalization and the Multi-National Sport Enterprise on the Westphalian-Based International Sport Structure. The SAIS Review of International Affairs 31 1 31-37
- Robinson, M.J. (2010). Sport Club Management. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
- Trail, G.T., Robinson, M.J. Robinson & Kim, Y.K. (2008) Sport Consumer Behavior: A Test Group for Group Differences on Structural Constraints, Sport Marketing Quarterly 17 4 19-200.
- Robinson, M.J.& Trail,G.T. (2005) Motives and points of attachment: Differences between college football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball spectators. Journal of Sport Management. 19 1 58-80.
- Robinson, M.J., Trail, G.T. Gillentine, A.J. & Dick, R.J. (2005) “Fans vs. Spectators: An Analysis of Those Who Attend Intercollegiate Football Games” Sport Marketing Quarterly, 14 2.
- Robinson, M.J. & Trail, G.T. (2004). Motives and Points of Attachment of Professional Golf Spectators. Sport Management Review. 7 2, 167-192
- Trail, G.T., Robinson, M.J., Dick, R. and Gillentine, A. (2003). Motives and points of attachment: Fans versus spectators in intercollegiate athletics. Sport Marketing Quarterly. 12 4, 217-227.
- Robinson, M.J. Hums, M, Crow. B & Phillips, D. (2000) Profiles of Sport Industry Professionals: The People Who Make the Games Happen. Aspen Publishing.
Awards & Honors
- The Joseph R. Bailor Award, for outstanding achievement of a graduate of the graduate program, McDaniel College, 2016
- The Leon and Margaret Slocomb Professional Excellence Award, awarded to Lerner College Faculty member recognized for their leadership, mentorship and service to the university and the community, 2016
- University of Delaware Faculty Senate Award for Exemplary Service, recognized for contributions made to the University during a difficult period while serving as chair of the Student Life Committee of the Faculty Senate, 2008