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Ph.D. (ABD) in Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration; University of Northern Colorado
M.A. in Sport Management; Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S. in Sport, Recreation and Park Management; South Dakota State University
During my time in the sport industry, experiential learning was placed upon my heart. I strive to facilitate opportunities for students to apply their earned knowledge practically and faithfully. Moreover, I connect students to industry professionals and utilize best teaching practices. My research explores financial and ethical considerations in sport management. Additionally, I am in the process of completing my dissertation on the influences of legalized sports betting.
“Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next” (1 Timothy 4:8). I believe sport can serve as common ground for training physical and spiritual gifts to further His Kingdom.
Mondt, A., Hajek, T.J., & Otto, M. (2024). Women collegiate sport employees: Organizational elements of workplace and engagement. Journal of Amateur Sport, 10(1), 90-110.
Hajek, T. J., & Sung, Y. T. (2023). Video interviews via question submissions. Sport Management Education Journal, 17(2), 177–182.
Schuetz, L., Hajek, T. J., & Romano, A. (2022). Encompassing a university’s spirit: The importance of brand equity in intercollegiate athletics. In Schwarz, E.C., Brannigan, K.J., Cattani, K.P., & Hunter, J.D., Advanced theory and practice in sport marketing, (4th ed., pp. 149-153). Routledge.
Hajek, T. J. (2022). Where is seat 10? In Schwarz, E.C., Brannigan, K.J., Cattani, K.P., & Hunter, J.D., Advanced theory and practice in sport marketing, (4th ed., pp. 173-176). Routledge.
Awards
2024 Uncommon Sports Management Professor of the Year Recipient
2022-2023 Recipient of the Distinguished Scholarship Faculty Award
Presentations
Hajek, T. J. (2022, October 28). Division III: A place to be [Conference Ignite Talk]. Sport Marketing Association, Charlotte, NC, United States.
Hajek, T. J. (2022, October 27). Over/Under: Sports Betting Parley Activity [Pedagogy Symposium]. Sport Marketing Association, Charlotte, NC, United States.
Hajek, T. J., Lee, Y., Oja, B. D., Schuetz, L., & Sung, Y. T. (2021, October 21). Bet on it: Exploring sports betting partnerships in professional sport. [Conference session]. Sport Marketing Association, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
Romano, A., Schuetz, L., & Hajek, T. J. (2021, August 19). Women employees in the sport industry: Organizational elements of workplace and job engagement. [Conference session]. Asian Association for Sports Management, Virtual.
Hajek, T. J., Brannigan, K. J., & Oja, B. D. (2021, June 5). Exploring undergraduate student motivation in sport management [Conference session]. North American Society for Sport Management, Virtual.
