Michael Slonaker
- Instructor
Department of Kinesiology
Biography
Born in Atlanta, Michael Slonaker grew up in Athens, GA and Macon, GA. He received his undergraduate degree as a double major in Political Science and Secondary Education at Mercer University while a member of the men’s basketball team. Michael has his masters degree from the University of Georgia in Sport Management and Policy. Michael worked ten years in coaching as an assistant basketball coach at Shorter University and Campbell University and was also the head basketball coach at Plant High School in Tampa, FL.
Areas of Expertise
- Sports sales and fundraising
- Coaching administration and management
- College sport administration
Interests
- Sport finance
- Sports events
- Sport league structures
Concentrations
Education
- B.A. in Political Science and Secondary Education, 2007
Mercer University - M.S. in Sport Management and Policy, 2017
University of Georgia - Ph.D. in Sport Management and Policy, 2024
University of Georgia