Christopher StreeterAssistant Professor of Management (Sport Management)
Biography
Education
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona - August 2021
Doctor of Philosophy – Performance PsychologyCalifornia 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