Ph.D., Sport Administration, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

M.S., Physical Education - Management Concentration (1988), George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

B.S., Physical Education (1985); K-12 Teaching Credential (1986), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH EMPHASIS: Sport and event management and marketing; economic development and impact; business of sport; sociology of sport; youth fitness; corporate health and wellness; international sport.

Assistant Professor at The George Washington University - Teach and conduct research in sport and event management and marketing, the Olympic Movement, sport business, corporate health promotion. Serve as faculty coordinator for internships. Faculty advisor for the Forum for Sport and Event Management and Marketing.

Marketing Consultant for Star Management, Inc. - Work with athlete representatives, event organizers, facility managers, and corporate sponsors to conduct market research, write sponsorship and endorsement proposals, coordinate sponsorship promotions, and establish cooperative relationships on behalf of clients seeking sport marketing and advertising exposure.

Field Coordinator for the National Children and Youth Fitness Study II (NCYFS II) - Recruited, trained, and supervised five field testers. Gathered, organized, and evaluated numerical and written data on the fitness and behavioral characteristics of 4,500 children ages 6-9 throughout United States.

Independent Researcher - Conceived, marketed, and executed an international research study on the Olympic Movement and Sports Administration. Traveled to 55 countries in 5 continents. Interviewed and videotaped over 500 sport administrators, coaches, athletes, and professors of physical education. Attended and videotaped a variety of major sport competitions and professional congresses.

Event Manager for sport, entertainment, and fund-raising events - Create, promote, and organize events; responsible for securing sponsors, facilities, insurance, security, advertising, and promotions.

1995 - Olympic marketing consultant for Mattel, Inc.

1994 - Lead a study tour to the Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. Arranged all travel, housing, guest speaker, and venue tour logistics for 20 students.
- Participated in an international Olympic research study.
- Delegate at the International Olympic Committee Centennial Congress, Paris, France.

1993 - Coordinated and directed a study tour to the World University Games in Buffalo, NY.
- Attended the IOC Session in Monaco as an invited guest.

1992 - Organized an International Event Planning and Marketing Course in Spain for the World Exposition and Summer Olympic Games.
- Conducted a market research study at the Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France

1991 United States Olympic Committee State Fund raiser for New Mexico.

1990 Attended the IOC Session in Tokyo, Japan as a guest of President Samaranch.

1988 Guest at Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada and official observer/evaluator during Summer Games in Seoul, Korea.
- Accompanied Olympic flame from Greece to Korea.
- Mingled with and interviewed participants, spectators, administrators, and volunteers.
- Wrote evaluation reports for the Organizing Committee.

1985-87 Delegate to United States Olympic Academies.

1986 Invited lecturer at the Chinese-Taipei Olympic Academy in Taiwan.

1984 Attended the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia; program staff assistant at Olympic Scientific Congress in Eugene, Oregon; tour guide for Olympic officials during Summer Games in Los Angeles, California.

1983 Intern in the Exercise Physiology Lab at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs. Tested strength, flexibility, endurance, and percent body fat of elite athletes. Responded to public inquiries and coordinated lab schedules.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Delpy, L. and Costello, K. Lawyering on the Front Lines: On-Site Legal Counsel for Major Sporting Events. Marquette Sports Law Journal (Accepted for Fall 1995 issue).

Graham, S., Goldblatt, J., and Delpy, L. The Ultimate Guide to Sport Event Management and Marketing. Irwing Professional Publishing, Inc., Chicago, IL, 1995.

Delpy, L. Outlook for Gaming and Sport Tourism. 1995 Travel Industry National Conference. Washington, DC, October, 1995.

Delpy, L. The Research Behind a Mega Sporting Event: The 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Travel and Tourism Research Association, Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter, September, 1995.

Delpy, L. Sport Event Management: The Force Behind Your Student's Future. North American Society for Sport Management, Athens, GA, June, 1995.

Delpy, L. A Marketing Model for the Olympic Games Spectator. North American Society for Sport Management, Athens, GA, June 1995.

Delpy, L. An Educated Solution to the Underrepresentation of Minorities in Sport Management. North American Society for Sport Management, Athens, GA, June, 1995.

Delpy, L. Maximizing Your Investment in Sport Events. Prince William County Tourism Office, Prince William, VA, May, 1995.

Delpy, L. National Governing Bodies and Tips on Bidding for Events. International City/County Management Association, Atlanta, GA, April, 1995.

Delpy, L. Developing Strategic Sports Marketing Relations. International City/County Management Association, Atlanta, GA, April, 1995.

Delpy, L. Sponsorship 101: The ABCs of Sponsorship Proposals. United States Canoe/Kayak Club and Event Organizers Conference, Gainsville, GA, February, 1995.

Delpy, L. Trends in Sport Fund Raising Events. National Society of Fund Raising Executives, Washington, DC, December, 1994.

Delpy, L. Professional Sport Opportunities for Women. Presented at the AAHPERD Convention, Denver, Colorado, April, 1994.

Delpy, L. City Sport Commissions: Their purpose, organization and strategic planning. Presented at the Business of Sport conference, Paris, France, Oct., 1993.

Delpy, L. Sport Marketing and Non-Profit Organizations. Presented at the International Special Olympics conference, Orlando, FL, July 1993.

Delpy, L. The Organizational Structure of U.S. NGBs - A Comparison and Evaluation. Presented at the AAHPERD Convention, and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, March, 1993.

Delpy, L. A Profile of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games Spectator. Presented at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Conference, Toledo, OH, 1992.

Delpy, L. The Olympic Torch: Olympia to Seoul. Presented at the AAHPERD Convention, San Francisco, CA, April, 1991.

Delpy, L. (December, 1990). The Haves and Have-Nots of United States Sports - An International Perspective. The Journal Times, California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Delpy, L. (Summer, 1989). Physical Education and Sport Trends, issues, and Concerns from Around the World. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 25(4).

Delpy, L. (Spring, 1989). Impressions of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 25(3).

Delpy, L. Creative Movement and Physical Activities for Elementary School Children. Presented at the Conferencia Interamericana de Deporte para La Nina y La Mujer, Guatemala City, Guatemala, June 1987.

Delpy, L. The Role of Education in the Olympic Movement. Presented at the Chinese-Taipei Olympic Academy, Taiwan, R.O.C., December 1986.

Delpy, L. (March, 1986). Teaching Concepts in Physical Education: Speaking Out. The Journal Times, California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Delpy, L. Olympic Curriculum-- A Multicultural Educational Opportunity. Presented at the U.S. Olympic Academy IX, Plattsburg State university, New York, June 1985.

Ross, J.G., Delpy, L.A., Christensen, G.M., Gold, R.S., & Damberg, C.L. (1987). Study Procedures and Quality Control. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 58(9), 57-63.

Ross, J.G., Pate, R.R., Corbin, C., Delpy, L.A., & Gold, R.S. (1987). What is Going on in the Elementary Physical Education Program? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 58(9), 78-85.

Ross, J.G., Pate, R.R., Delpy, L.A., Gold, R.S., & Svilar, M. (1987). New Health-Related Fitness Norms. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 58(9), 66-71.

Ross, J.G., Pate, R.R., Delpy, L.A., Errecart, M.T., & Svilar, M. (1987). National Children and Youth Fitness Study II (Contract No. 282-85-0053). Washington, DC: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Department of Health and Human Services.