Academic Research & Publications

Doug Knuth’s doctoral research focuses on leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational innovation within NCAA Division I athletics and higher education institutions.

Research Areas and Publications

Innovation & Change Management

Effective leadership development begins with understanding the leader, not choosing a coaching model.

Strategic Analysis Brief: Sacramento State Athletics Move to FBS Football
November 1, 2025

Analysis of institutional strategy, conference alignment, and leadership considerations related to program elevation in NCAA Division I athletics.

Extending Leadership Impact in Athletics Administration: Applying the Full Range Leadership Model
October 4, 2025

Explores how transformational leadership models can enhance administrative effectiveness within collegiate athletics departments.

Coaching & Talent Development

Why Great Leadership Development Starts with the Leader, Not the Coaching Model

July 22, 2026

Effective leadership development begins with understanding the leader, not choosing a coaching model.

Why Leadership Coaching Is Becoming Essential In College Athletics

May 27, 2026

Who Is Coaching the Coaches? Can Executive Coaching Help Big-Time College Leaders?
February 8, 2025

Examines the potential role of executive coaching in developing leadership capacity among senior administrators in collegiate athletics.

Literature Review: Corporate-Style Executive Coaching in the Higher Education Domain
December 1, 2024

A review of executive coaching frameworks and their applicability to leadership development in higher education organizations.

What Athletic Directors Really Look for in Coaches Beyond Wins and Losses

My perspective on why athletic directors should evaluate coaches through a much broader lens than most people realize.

Doug Knuth’s academic research complements his leadership experience guiding NCAA Division I athletics programs and advancing institutional strategy in higher education.