Ashley Ryder, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryder has published research in journals such as the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Journal and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) and currently serves on both editorial boards. She has also accumulated more than 50 research presentations at national and international conferences. Since arriving at Flagler College, she has assisted in leading the National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) panel and recently served as Conference Director when the institution hosted the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation conference. Dr. Ryder also brings practical industry experience from working with Nike, minor league baseball organizations, and coaching. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her dog Maverick, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh sports teams.

Dr. Ashley Ryder has more than five years of experience in higher education, with expertise in teaching, research, and curriculum development. Her research focuses on pedagogy, diversity, and sport participation, with particular interest in student engagement and applied learning practices within sport studies. Her teaching centers on sport sociology and sport ethics, emphasizing experiential learning, critical thinking, and career preparation to help students connect classroom concepts to professional practice.

Education:

• The Ohio State University  
  •    Ph.D., Kinesiology (Sport Management)
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  •    M.S., Sport Management 
  •    M.Ed., Health and Physical Education K-12
  •    B.S. Sport Administration