Jonsson centers his research on the intersections of culture, politics, ritual, and history.

Jeffrey W. Kassing is a professor of communication studies in the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences. His research interests include football/soccer in relation to identity, fandom, politics, migration, and media.

Mean's research focuses on the intersection of identities, sport, gender and sexuality, ideology and culture, discourses, language and representational practices across multiple sites and levels of enactment.

Allison Poulos has training in community development and dissemination and implementation science and studies physical activity behaviors in school and neighborhood settings.

Brooks is the Director of the Global Sport Institute at ASU. As a scholar, he is primarily interested in youth and sport; inequality in sport, coaching and leadership; and community based sports interventions.

Marcus is a Sociology Ph.D. Candidate. His work examines Black youth in community development programs and how “impact” is experienced individually and spreads through social networks.

Katie Hindman is a Ph.D. student studying youth development in nonprofit and community sport settings, using advanced statistical modeling and qualitative methods to examine equity, access, and youth empowerment.

Dr. Kailei Foltmer is a scholar and educator whose work explores gender, identity, and inclusion in sport. Her research and teaching connect scholarship with practice to create more equitable sport and recreation spaces.