Faculty – United States Sports Academy (2024)

Dr. Fred Cromartie's Biography

Dr. Fred Cromartie’s Biography

Dr. Fred Cromartie is the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Academy. Cromartie is also an Academy alumnus, having earned his Doctor of Education and Master of Sports Science degrees here. Cromartie also holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree from Ripon College.

At the Academy, Cromartie has held various leadership positions including: Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Chair of Sports Management, Chair of Sports Studies, Chair of Sports Medicine, Chair of Health and Fitness Management, Chair of Sports Coaching, Executive Director of Alumni Relations and a member of the Alumni Associations Board of Directors, Director of Student Services, Director of Continuing Education, Distance Learning Faculty Member, Admissions Counselor and Graduate Assistant.

Cromartie was recognized for his service to the Academy by being selected as The Distinguished Alumnus of the Year 2002.

Dr. Roch A. King's Biography

Dr. Roch A. King is the chair of sports coaching at the United States Sports Academy. King earned his Ph.D. in psycho-socio interactions in sport from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. He has been deeply involved with coach education and development as a faculty member at West Virginia University, Ball State University, and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, in addition to previously serving as the chair of sports coaching at the Academy.

King served as the director of sport development for Indiana Swimming and oversaw the High-Performance Plan for club swimming throughout the state. He has coached swimming at all levels from age-group to masters including serving on the staff at Carmel Swim Club (CSC) and Carmel High School in Carmel, Ind. King has also held coaching certifications in volleyball and water polo.

King served a three-year term on the executive board of the National Council for the Accreditation of Coaching Education, during which he served one year as president (2006-2007). He has celebrated his 18th year as a senior trainer for the Positive Coaching Alliance for whom he has led live workshops for coaches, athletes, parents, and youth sport organization leaders across the country. King has presented on coaching and coach education internationally in countries such as the United Kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia, and Finland.

Dr. Brandon Spradley's Biography

Dr. Katrina Wahlstrom's Biography

Dr. Katrina Wahlstrom is an accomplished business and education professional with a demonstrated history working in the higher education industry. Wahlstrom has excelled in roles working in career development, coaching, conflict resolution, instructional design, and facilitation.

Wahlstrom has worked in higher education as a faculty member, administrator, and advisor at Saint Leo University and American InterContinental University. She also worked as a managing partner in management consulting firm Otavala Consulting in Tampa, Fla.

Wahlstrom holds a Doctor of Management degree in organizational development and change from Colorado Technical University and a master’s degree in business administration from North Park University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from American InterContinental University. She is also certified as a Professional Resume Writer by the Professional Association of Resume Writers.

Troy Palmer's Biography

Kimiko Lumsden's Biography

Dr. Qshequilla Mitchell

Dr. Qshequilla Mitchell received her Ph. D. in Health Education and Health Promotion from the Joint Program between the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa (UA) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Additionally, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UA’s Center for the Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems and was promoted to a research scientist position at the Center.

She has developed and taught several classes in research methods, measurement and evaluation, assessment and data analysis and applied educational research. Additionally, Dr. Mitchell has an established track record of securing funding support, including a diversity supplement from the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and a federally funded grant to evaluate a state-wide mental health initiative funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Dr. Mitchell has served as lead author on several book chapter submissions, submitted several empirical papers for publication and prepared grant applications. She also completed a special research-training program and has presented her research nationally.

Most of all, Dr. Mitchell values mentoring and working with students to meet both professional and personal goals. She has over 19 years of experience in higher education and research mentoring.

Dr. Marty K. Avant's Biography

Dr. Anthony Borgese's Biography

Dr. Michael Culpepper's Biography

Dr. Culpepper has had a successful career of teaching, coaching, training, and research. He earned his Ed. D. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alabama in 1981. He has a master’s in physiology/biophysics from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and a bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry from UAB. Dr. Culpepper also has a certificate of advanced study in education from UAB and a State of Alabama Certification in Educational Administration from the University of Montevallo. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Culpepper has been associated with the United States Sports Academy since 1987 and has taught the Academy’s Sport Coaching Certification Program in Thailand and Malaysia. He has coached softball, basketball, football, tennis, and baseball and officiated in football and baseball. He has worked as a consultant and an assistant professor in the areas of health, physical therapy, and biomechanics and is a widely-published researcher in areas related to sports medicine.

Dr. Dexter J. Davis's Biography

Dr. Erwei Dong's Biography

Dr. Nick Elam's Biography

Dr. Robert Herron's Biography

Ms. Sanita Jetton's Biography

Sanita Jetton is a professor of art and course writer at Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Ala. She previously worked as an adjunct art professor at both the University of South Alabama and Faulkner State Community College.

An accomplished painter, Jetton earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Mo., and her bachelor’s degree in painting from the University of South Alabama. She has exhibited her works in galleries in Mobile, Ala.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Ysilanti, Mich. She is certified by both the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and Lead U.

Dr. William Kruse's Biography

Dr. William “Bill” Kruse is a graduate of the United States Sports Academy’s Doctor of Education in Sport Management program with an emphasis in Leadership. He also holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, a master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of Richmond, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University.

Dr. Kruse has over 23 years of experience as a litigator, trial, and sports attorney. He is a member of the bar association in the states of California and Texas. Additionally, Dr. Kruse is General Counsel and Head of Officials for one of the largest youth football and cheer organizations in the United States. He is part of the team which certifies and instructs thousands of board members, coaches, and officials throughout the year. Further, he has officiated American football at the college, high school, and youth levels.

Dr. Tim Newman's Biography

Dr. Jordan Moon's Biography

Dr. Moon is the Executive Director of Research and Education at ImpediMed Inc., a medical device company focusing on fluid and tissue changes in clinical populations. He is a former Department Chair of Sports Exercise Science at the United States Sports Academy and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He has trained all levels of athletes, including professionals in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, as well as college athletes and teams in addition to youth and fitness clients.

Dr. Moon has been teaching undergraduate and graduate students for over a decade, has presented over 45 lectures at multiple scientific conferences and events both nationally and internationally, and he has published more than 135 research articles and abstracts in dozens of journals. He has also written a book chapter and published a book in the areas of sports nutrition, exercise science, body composition, body water, and changes regarding age and fitness level. Dr. Moon received his PhD in Exercise Physiology from The University of Oklahoma, his Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University, and his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Grand Valley State University.

Dr. Holly Park's Bio

Dr. Holly Park, a Human/Cultural Geographer specializing in migration patterns across cultures, boasts over 15 years of experience in instructing Social Sciences. Her diverse teaching portfolio includes courses in Human and World Regional Geography, Physical Geography and Earth Science, Cultural Anthropology, and the Philosophy of Shaolin Kung-Fu. Beyond academia, Dr. Park is a dedicated martial artist with a lifelong commitment, holding a 4th-degree black belt and Instructor Certification in Traditional Korean Taekwondo.Having owned and operated a private dojang training academy, Dr. Park currently serves as a mentor to a local martial arts school, reflecting her ongoing dedication to the martial arts community. Her profound interest lies in comprehending and imparting the philosophy behind martial arts, fostering a profound connection to both the associated cultures and individual practice.Dr. Park’s academic journey includes a B.S. and an M.S. in Geography, an Alt M.Ed in Secondary Education with a focus on Social Science, and a PhD in Instructional Design and Development.

Dr. Bonnie Tiell's Biography

Dr. Bonnie Tiell, Professor of Sports Management at Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio, is recognized for her contributions to intercollegiate athletic administration and global sports. Tiell works with members of the World Olympians Association to supervise educational programs at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece; Beijing, China; London, England; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2016). She has presented research, taught, or collaborated on sports projects throughout five continents and has extensive publishing experience. She is the co-founder of the NCAA/NACWAA Women’s Leadership Symposium serving almost 1500 female students and aspiring administrators in college athletics.

At Tiffin University, Tiell has served as Dean of Graduate Education, NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative, MBA Chairperson, Senior Woman Administrator, Assistant Athletic Director, and Head Coach for volleyball, softball (national qualifier 1993) and tennis (national qualifier 2003). She earned a Bachelor’s of Education from Troy University, a Masters in Sport Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a Doctorate in Sport Management and Human Resources from the United States Sports Academy where she was recognized as the 2014 Alumnus of Year. As a former recipient of the Region 4 Excellence in Teaching Award through the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, Tiell is also a member of the Tiffin University Athletic Hall of Fame and recipient of the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Donahue Service Award.

Dr. Brian Wallace's Biography

Dr. Brian Wallace is part of our non-resident faculty at the United States Sports Academy, where he previously served as chair of sport fitness and health. He has also served on the Academy’s National Faculty, a group of highly qualified faculty who teach in the institution’s international post-secondary non-degree education programs. He has served on numerous doctoral dissertation committees for the institution and directed the Academy’s Human Performance Lab.

After earning his Ph.D. in exercise physiology from Florida State University (FSU), Wallace directed the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Fitness and Testing Center at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center. He also has served as senior vice president of applied physiology and nutrition for the Human Performance Institute in Orlando, Fla., and executive director of the lifestyle and performance center at Evolution Sports Science in Boston, Mass.

Wallace has served as an adjunct professor at FSU, as well as a seminar speaker and consultant for Cross Country Education (Vyne Education). He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and has numerous publications in scientific, medical and fitness journals.

Wallace has an extensive research record and his certifications have included the ACSM and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has more than 30 years of experience with everyone from Olympic and professional athletes to cardiac and diabetic patients. This background has allowed Wallace to create a cutting edge physiologic testing system that blends the most recent advances in health, fitness, and nutrition science to identify individual strengths, weaknesses and needs.

Wallace earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in exercise physiology from Southern Illinois University.