Dr. Meindl is a lecturer of sport management at Farmingdale State College (SUNY) He has taught sports business at the undergraduate and graduate levels for over 20 years. An academic and practitioner, Dr. Meindl is the founder and CEO of SPORTSBRANDEDMEDIA, INC., a convergence of sport and entertainment. A thought leader in sports marketing, he is an industry pioneer, creating ideas and solutions to meet the challenges of today's changing sports landscape. Dr. Meindl and SBM have produced and coordinated the sports elements in 30+ motion pictures and television shows.
Dr. Meindl is a former athlete and college head coach. He has been a strong advocate for inner-city and underprivileged youth "using sports to include the excluded."
Dr. Meindl is a former athlete and college head coach. He has been a strong advocate for inner-city and underprivileged youth "using sports to include the excluded."
Courses Taught
SMT110 Introduction to Sport Management
SMT220 Media and Sport
SMT225 Sport Marketing
SMT230 Social Media in Sport
SMT320 Athletic Administration
SMT335 SpTop: Sales in Sport Industry
SMT360 Event Management
SMT409 Strategic Sport Management
SMT 440 Internship
Education
- Ed. D. , Sports Management (Sports Marketing), United States Sports Academy, 2023
- M.A., Physical Education (Sports Management), Adelphi University, 1996
- B.A., Arts and Sciences (Politics), The Catholic University of America, 1993
Publications
- John Meindl, An Exploration of the Perceptions of Female Soccer Fans Regarding the Marketing and Branding Efforts of NWSL Fans, ProQuest, 2023.