Bio

Dr. Brooke Yerger is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and contributes to curriculum development within the School of Business. Dr. Yerger is also the advisor to those enrolled in the Sport Management major and concentration.

She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Liberty University, where her dissertation examined the predictors of workaholism and their influence on the work-life balance of NCAA Division I coaches. Her academic background also includes an M.A. in Applied Psychology from Liberty University and a B.A. in Psychology from Albright College.

Dr. Yerger’s professional experience spans higher education, athletics, and student development. She has served in roles such as Director of Recruiting, Senior Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes, and a Program Coordinator for Student Success. Her areas of specialization and research interest include work-life balance, leadership and organizational psychology, and athlete development. A former collegiate student-athlete and leader, Dr. Yerger remains dedicated to advancing student success, athlete well-being, and the future of sport management through teaching, mentorship, and applied research.

Outside of the classroom, Dr. Yerger loves to travel, having traveled to 4 countries and 24 states. Her goal is to grow this list to expand to all states and continents. She is an avid supporter of Beyond Sports: a program that gives athletes a chance to play, learn, or work abroad.

Degrees
B.A. Psychology - Albright College
M.A. Applied Psychology - Liberty University
Ph.D. Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Liberty University

Courses
SPM 2500 - Intro to Sports Management
SPM 2700 - Sports Facilities Management
BUS 3360 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport
SPM 4250 - Sport Finance
SPM 4859 - Sports Management Internship

Specialization / Areas of Interest
Work Life Balance
Organizational Behavior
Athlete Development & Leadership

Memberships and Professional Associations
NASSM (North American Society for Sport Management)

Achievements / Awards
Easton/NFCA NCAA Division III Scholar Athlete
2020 NCAA Woman of the Year (campus): Honored for academic achievement, athletics excellence, community service, and leadership 

Publications

• Yerger, Brooke Elizabeth, "Can You Slow Down a Ticking Clock? An Examination of
  the Predictors of Workaholism and How Each Influences a Correlation Between
  Workaholism and the Work-Life Balance of NCAA Division I Coaches"
  (2025). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 7183.
  
• Yerger, B., Zamora, J., Nguyen, N., & Essig, L. (2019, June 1). Romeo & Juliet, Do
  Your Parents Approve of the Relationship?. Psychology Today.