William T. Klika III
Associate Professor
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Faculty Since 2016
William Klika's professional path to Â鶹¹ÙÍø began not in the classroom, but on the playing fields. After graduating from Lehigh University, he was an athletic coach and administrator for more than 20 years at the NCAA Division I and III levels.
Along the way, Klika received a master’s degree in Teaching from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Ph.D. in Sports Leadership from Concordia University in Chicago. He began teaching at the college level in 2009, and finds it incredibly rewarding.
Klika's areas of specialization include sport management, sport business and economics, global sport, sports sociology, and athletic administration. He has done research regarding student-athlete experiences and philanthropy, and will be continuing research here at Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
Education
- Ph.D., Sport Leadership, Concordia University
- M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson University
- B.A., History, Lehigh University
Teaching Interests
- Sport Management
- Sport Business and Economics
- Global Sport
- Sports Sociology
- Athletic Administration
Scholarly Interests
- Athletics Related Philanthropy
- Sport Leadership
Courses
- Contemporary Leadership Strategies in Sport
- Advanced Marketing Methods in Sport
- Finance & Revenue Generation in Sport
- Diversity & Social Responsibility in Sport
- Global Issues in Sport Leadership
Extra Curricular Roles
Youth sports coach
Professional Affiliations
- North American Society For Sport Management
- NSCA Coach Magazine, Editorial Review Panel
- Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach Emeritus (RSCC*E)
Honors And Awards
- R.S.C.C*E – Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach Emeritus by the NSCA
