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  • Where it all began

    From concept to reality, the Lumberjack Sport Institute has a history of making a difference in the East Texas sporting community.

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Leadership

Bridging the gap between Academics & Athletics is a primary goal of the LSI. As such, we have some of the most active faculty on campus on our team.

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Coaching Education

With the goal of becoming the "Sports Hub" of East Texas, the LSI recognizes the responsibility it has to reach out to the greater Nacogdoches community. Check out our sport specific online portals for coaching materials.

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External & Internal Publications

The LSI takes pride in linking to valuable research being conducted on campus here at SFA and across the country.

One of the organizations in the forefront of sport research is the NCAA.  The NCAA is the governing body of Division I, II, and III athletics and they are generally known for their championship competition as well as compliance.  However, over the last several years, the NCAA has takes a very proactive approach to helping increase collaboration amongst institutions.

The authors of featured publications may originate from the following sources:

  • Stephen F. Austin State University;
  • Accredited Institutions of Higher Learning;
  • the NCAA
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A multilevel multivariate analysis of academic performances in college based on NCAA student-athletes.

McArdle, J.J., Paskus, T.S. & Boker, S.M.
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Mind, body and sport – Understanding and supporting student-athlete mental wellness.

Brown, G. T. (Ed.)
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The relationship between ethical and abusive coaching behaviors and student-athlete well-being.

Yukhymenko-Lescroart, M.A., Brown, M.E. & Paskus, T.S.
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The Sports Hub of East Texas!

“We are driven with a mission to place Stephen F. Austin State University at the forefront of Sport Science Research and Coaching Education while fostering an unparalleled student-athlete experience."