Darin White
Professor
In his own words…
Darin W. White, Ph.D. is Executive Director, Center for Sports Analytics, Samford University and Chair of the Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing Department. Dr. White also serves as the Founding Director of the Sports Marketing program in the Brock School of Business.
Dr. White has crafted business relationships with some of the most prestigious sports organizations & corporate sponsors, including MLB, MLS, NBA, Dallas Cowboys, Bayern Munich, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, U.S. Swimming, Atlanta United, FC Dallas, Adidas, SEC, ACC, Nike, NASCAR, Atlanta Braves, Harlequins Rugby, Indy Car, Peach Bowl, PGA, Atlanta Hawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Portland Trailblazers, MiLB, IFL, Coca-Cola, TransAmerica, Phillips 66, Chick-fil-A, BCBS, & Manchester United’s sponsor AON.
Prior to coming to Samford University in 2009, Dr. White spent 12 years as a college soccer coach and was named Coach of the Year by Adidas and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NAIA south region). Two years earlier he led Union University men’s college soccer team to a NCCAA national championship.
