Sport Studies | International Sport Management - English - 3 years - Full-time

"I thoroughly enjoy teaching in an international classroom which I have been doing for ten years now. I have been part of the ISPM lecturer team since early 2019 and I teach a variety of subjects including research, personal development and sport development. Outside of my job at ISPM you can find me on the cricket field, either as a player, a coach or data analyst. I have been very fortunate to have traveled the world and lived in different countries through my sporting career as a high-performance cricket player.

Degrees: Bachelor in Sport Science and Business Management (Stellenbosch, South Africa); MSc. in Human Movement Sciences"

"I have been a teacher for almost two decades. Before that I worked in different businesses; IT, banking, media and consulting. My background is in business and only the past couple of years I have been messing with sports business. I joined ISPM early 2019 and the party here seems to get better all the time.... If you wonder the short intro, me being from Finland might explain.

I teach management and marketing related topics like strategic planning, sport marketing and sales & sponsorship. I have degrees in business administration and communication (journalism)."

"I have been a teacher on the ISPM programme since day one. I have quite a lot of international experience having lived and worked in the UK, Indonesia, Egypt and France, at universities and teacher-training institutions. I mainly teach Intercultural Communication, but I also pop up from time-to-time on other modules. I am a Liverpool football fan (I was born there), and in my youth, I was quite a good sprinter and discus thrower. I am happy to have a go at most sports; I started playing football at the age of 39 and try to remain as active as possible. I love being able to cycle everywhere, whatever the weather. I spend a lot of time taking my daughter and son to swimming and football practice.

My interests include languages and culture, sport and sustainable development and pedagogy.  I really think that we can make the world better through sport – I sincerely hope that students graduating from our programme will share this vision. They need to want to contribute to making the world a better place.

Degrees: Bachelor’s in Geography, master’s in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, a diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (Trinity College London) and a diploma in Educational Management (International House, London). I am currently studying for a MSc in Sustainable Development and I am also a CELTA and DELTA teacher-trainer and English examiner."

"I was lucky enough to be the “founding mother” of the ISPM programme and am very proud of the truly international Sport Management programme that we can offer you. I am passionate about educating students, with a long history of teaching and curriculum development at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I am committed to guiding our students to become young professionals and game changers in the fascinating world of sports. You'll find me mostly in our professional stream, as your PPD coach or coordinating your internship. Furthermore, I teach Introduction to Sport Management."

Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a master’s degree in Pedagogical Sciences.

"I think game changers have the guts to follow their heart. They dare to stand out, and they see opportunities where others see problems. After working in a business environment for a couple of years, I decided to follow my heart and do something with my passion for sports and education. I have been teaching a variety of management and sports subject for 12 years now. At the ISPM programme, you will see me teaching personal development courses and sports.

I am Dutch and live in Amsterdam. Since I was six years old, my favourite sport has been skiing. That is why I lived and worked in Austria as a ski instructor for two years. We don't have the mountains here, but we do have Scheveningen beach. So, during our lovely sunny summer days, I daydream about the snowy mountains while I am laying on the beach, drinking a cold beer with friends!"

Degrees: Master’s in Policy and Communication, Bachelor’s in Physical Education, Bachelor in Facility Management

"My background is in sport business. I have worked at Nike’s European HQ for over 15 years, being a brand manager involved in creating brand-enhancing campaigns throughout the region. Doing this taught me the importance of teamwork – in this case the integration of brand marketing, product, sales and more – but it also taught me the vital importance of ‘thinking different’. I believe every organization should constantly work at standing out in the market, continuously strive to excel and to create a unique and meaningful proposition for its customers. I’d like our students to adopt these qualities as well.

I am a Dutch Olympic athlete (1984 and 1988) with a vast and diverse network in the world of sport, in Europe and beyond. In the past few years, I worked as an independent consultant giving lectures and masterclasses on diverse topics such as creative and design thinking and storytelling.

I live in Amsterdam but have spent a considerable part of my life in the US. I studied at Clemson University (South Carolina) and at the University of Southern California."

Degrees: bachelor’s in English Literature, master’s in History

"I am with the ISPM programme since the development phase. At the moment, I am mainly involved in the ISPM program through my work with the Research Group Impact of Sport, which focuses on promoting social vitality, inclusion and resilience by strengthening organisations, professionals and volunteers involved in sport management. The mission is to investigate how to positively enhance the social impact of sport in urban areas facing important social issues and challenges, especially in ethnically diverse communities. In addition, you will see me during your graduation project or on one of the research courses.

I am from the Netherlands and currently live in Utrecht, but my roots are in southern parts of the Netherlands. I studied in Maastricht and Jyvaskyla, and lived in Curaçao for a year. My passion for sport is widespread, from football to rugby and from Kickboxing to speed-skating."

Degrees: Bachelor: Health Sciences. Master: Movement Sciences PhD: Human Biology – focus on insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. All @Maastricht University.

"I've been a journalist for over a decade in Brazil when I decided to invest in a career in sports. That led me to Germany, the United States, Canada and, finally, to the Netherlands. Between my family life, my passion for rock music, and my bike rides at the Biesbosch, I teach and learn at the ISPM programme. I welcome first and second years students to challenge their thinking in Sport Sociology and to discover the ins and outs of communication in both Sport Media and Public Relations in Sport. In addition, I am one of the coordinators of the ISPM PR Team. My greatest joy is to watch students strive in the programme.

I am from the South of Brazil (Porto Alegre) and a big Internacional fan. I’ve also attained my Dutch citizenship and, currently, I feel more Dutch than Brazilian."

Degrees: bachelor’s in Journalism (PUCRS, Brazil) and master’s in Sport Management (University of San Francisco, US)

"I believe sport managers need to make informed decisions that push sport to be more equitable and inclusive. Working with the next generation of game changers is one way to do this.  I challenge students to engage with theory and to look for best practice across different sports.  My classes are filled with research focused case studies and I utilise my vast international network to help students connect with real life issues. I have taught or developed nearly every subject on the ISPM programme but right now you’ll find me leading our two football focused minors and supporting students through their graduation journey.

I’m British, born in Nottingham and therefore a Nottingham Forest fan. I have lived and worked in America and Australia and now call The Netherlands home."

Degrees: I completed my undergraduate in Nottingham, then studied for an MBA before finally completing my PhD at Loughborough University.

I am very excited to join the ISPM team this year and to teach students all about organizations and management! In the past few years, I have been a researcher and lecturer in the field of Management and a director at a software development company, managing my own team. I look forward to utilizing these experiences in the classroom, sharing practical examples, research, and theory to prepare each student for management challenges they might face in the future.

I have been with ISPM from the start and I am proud of what has been built in such a short time already and I am excited about the future as well. As a lecturer I try to encourage our students to make the most of their time at ISPM so that they too can achieve their dreams in the world of sport while moving the world itself forward as well.