Christopher Streeter
Assistant Professor of Management (Sport Management)

Biography

Education

  • Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona - August 2021
    Doctor of Philosophy – Performance Psychology

  • California University of Pennsylvania, California, Pennsylvania – August 2008 Master of Science – Sport Psychology

  • Westfield State College, Westfield, Massachusetts – August 1999
    Bachelor of Science – Psychology

Courses Taught

  • Sport Management Industry

  • Super Bowl Practicum

  • Sport Ethics

  • Introduction to żŰżŰ´«Ă˝

Publications

Streeter, C. A. (2026). Motivating Language Theory and NCAA Coaches’ Halftime Communication. International Journal of Sport Communication (published online ahead of print 2026). Retrieved Jan 30, 2026, from

Streeter, C., Hodge, D., Masse, S. (2026). Athletic Identity of Esport Students: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study (under review).

Streeter, C. (2021). Motivating Language Theory and NCAA Coaches' Halftime Communication: A Qualitative Case Study. ProQuest, Doctoral dissertation, Grand Canyon University.

Streeter, C. (2020). COVID-19: Social Isolation and Optimism in Sport. The Sport Journal, 21.

PRESENTATIONS

R.E.A.L. Symposium (May 2025) – Nichols College – Super Bowl LIX presentation

Streeter, C. (November 2024). Sport United Conference - Policy Studies Organization – Motivating Language Theory

Streeter, C. (November 2024). Exploring Super Bowl LVIII Through the Lens of Student Media Engagement. Presentation at North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS), Chicago, IL.

R.E.A.L. Symposium (May 2024) – Nichols College – Super Bowl LVIII presentation

Streeter, C. (November 2023). Experiential Learning in Sport Management. Presentation at North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS), New Orleans, LA.

Streeter, C. (November 2023). Catch them doing something right: Communicative dynamics in youth sport. Open Session Moderator, North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS), New Orleans, LA.

Streeter, C. (June 2023). Webinar: Discover College Soccer – NCAA Recruiting presentation

R.E.A.L. Symposium (May 2023) – Nichols College – Super Bowl LVII presentation

Streeter, C. (September 2022). Motivating Language Theory. Presentation at Nichols College Faculty Development Committee (FDC) Collegial Research Seminar.

Streeter, C. (February 2022). Webinar: Discover College Soccer – NCAA Program Development

Streeter, C. (September 2021). Motivating Language Theory and Coach Communication. Presented at Springfield Public Schools: Physical Education Teacher’s Professional Development Seminar.

Professional Service

Honors and Awards:

• 2024 - MASCAC Championship team – Head Men’s Soccer Coach – Westfield State University

• 2012 - NECC Championship team – Head Men’s Soccer Coach – Elms College

• Westfield State Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee - October 2021

• Most Outstanding Contributor, Westfield State Soccer, 1997

• 2013 - NCAA NECC Coach of the Year

• NCAA NE-10 1993 Rookie of the Year

• 1996 - MACAC First team All-Academic

• 1996 - MASCAC First-team All-Conference

• 1997 - MACAC First team All-Academic

• 1997 - MASCAC First-team All-Conference

• 1997 - MASCAC Player of the Year finalist

• NSCAA Advanced National Coaching Diploma, 2008 – Distinguished

• USSF “B” Coaching License

Headshot of Christopher Streeter.