Jon Coles

Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Office: KHS 4421
Phone: (616) 331-3357
Email:  colesj@gvsu.edu

Winter 2025 Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30a-9:30a or by appointment. Please contact CLAS advising with urgent issues at advstu@gvsu.edu  or (616) 331-8585 or the Movement Science Office at movdept@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-3515.

Education:
B.A. English, Valparaiso University
M.A. Athletic Administration, Central Michigan University
Ph.D. Sports Management, Northcentral University

Research Interests:
Parental involvement in youth sport
Positive youth development through sport
Sport coaching and leadership

Courses Taught:
SPM 356 Current Topics in Sport Management 
SPM 360 Practicum in Sport Coaching
SPM 376 Sport Facility and Event Management
SPM 390 Practicum in Sport Management