The Development of the Professional Athletic Academician
Location
Session 4 Presentations - Educators & Race
Proposal Track
Research Project
Session Format
Presentation
Abstract
The conceptual framework for the development of the term “Athletic Academician” was borne from the experiences of an NFL former player current wide receiver coach in the NFL, who has entered a doctoral program in collaboration with his doctoral professor who was an athlete in college and a former Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), as defined by the NCAA for a Division II university. This paper presentation will provide a glimpse into the development of the Conceptual Framework from the collaborations between the professional coach and the professor about the importance of demonstrating that Black Athletes can and do graduate from college and pursue teaching, leading, and supporting their families and communities.
Keywords
Keywords: Athletic Academician, (Major North American Professional Sport, eg. NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA), NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, Faculty Athlete Representative (FAR)
Professional Bio
Adam Henry is an American football coach and former player who is the wide receivers coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Henry has previously served as wide receivers coach for LSU, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants. Coach Henry is currently a doctoral professional student in the Department of Educational Leadership at Fayetteville State University where Dr. Noran L. Moffett serves as his doctoral internship advisor and supervisor in 2021-2022. Dr. Noran L. Moffett is currently a tenured Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Administration in the College of Education at Fayetteville State University. He also serves as Vice-Chair of the Accreditation Council for CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). This role is voted upon by the members of the Accreditation Council from among its peers and the Vice-Chair serves as a member of the CAEP Board of Directors.
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Recommended Citation
Moffett, Noran L. and Henry, Adam C., "The Development of the Professional Athletic Academician" (2021). Georgia Educational Research Association Conference. 81.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2021/2021/81
The Development of the Professional Athletic Academician
Session 4 Presentations - Educators & Race
The conceptual framework for the development of the term “Athletic Academician” was borne from the experiences of an NFL former player current wide receiver coach in the NFL, who has entered a doctoral program in collaboration with his doctoral professor who was an athlete in college and a former Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), as defined by the NCAA for a Division II university. This paper presentation will provide a glimpse into the development of the Conceptual Framework from the collaborations between the professional coach and the professor about the importance of demonstrating that Black Athletes can and do graduate from college and pursue teaching, leading, and supporting their families and communities.
