Ph.D. in Sport Management, The Ohio State University, (1998)
M.A. in Athletic Administration, Kent State University, (1987)
B.S. in Physical Education, Central Michigan University, (1984)
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
- Shapiro, S., Ridinger, L. L., Case, R., Reams, L. and Lyons, A. "A Profile of Visitors and Economic Impact for the 2015 AAU Junior Olympic Games" $10,000. Local. 2015 -
- Shapiro, S., Gomez, E., Hill, E. L. and Ridinger, L. L. "Profile and Economic Impacts of Visitors to Norfolk, Virginia" $46,188. January 2013 - December 2013
- Ridinger, L. L. "Why blow the whistle. Exploring the psychological connection of sports officials" $3,300. July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
- Ridinger, L. L., Funk, D. C. and Jordan, J. "Contract Grant for Research for on the Yuengling Shamrock Sportfest" $4,500. - 2007
Expertise
Research Interests
Dr. Ridinger’s research interests focus on psychosocial factors associated with sport involvement, referee retention, and women’s sports.
Articles
- Tingle, J. K.., Jacobs, B. L.., Ridinger, L. L. and Warner, S. (2022). Female sports officials and mental health: The overlooked problem.. Journal of Sport Management 36 , pp. 383-393.
- Knott, S. E., Ridinger, L. L. and Makovec, K. (2017). Development of the national standards coaching efficacy scale. The Virginia Journal 38 (1) , pp. 4-6.
- Ridinger, L. L., Kim, K. R., Warner, S. and Tingle, J. K. (2017). Development of the Referee Retention Scale. Journal of Sport Management , pp. 1–36.
- Ridinger, L. L., Warner, S., Tingle, J. K.. and Kim, R. R.. (2017). Why referees stay in the game.. Global Sport Business Journal.
- Roxas, A. and Ridinger, L. L. (2016). Relationships of Coaching Behaviors to Student-Athlete Well-Being. Academic Perspectives in Higher Education 2 (1) , pp. 1.
- Ridinger, L. L. (2015). Contributors and Constraints to Involvement with Youth Sports Officiating. Journal of Amateur Sport 1 (2) , pp. 103–127.
- Wegner, C. E., Ridinger, L. L., Jordan, J. S. and Funk, D. C. (2015). Get serious: gender and constraints to long-distance running. Journal of Leisure Research 47 (3) , pp. 305.
- Shapiro, S., Ridinger, L. L. and Trail, G. T. (2013). An analysis of multiple spectator consumption behaviors, identification, and future behavioral intentions within the context of a new college football program. Journal of Sport Management 27 (2) , pp. 130–145.
- Shapiro, S., Ridinger, L. L. and Trail, G. T.. (2013). The impact of a new college football program: An analysis of spectator consumption behavior, identification, and future behavioral intentions.. Journal of Sport Management.
- Ridinger, L. L., Funk, D. C., Jordan, J. S. and Kaplanidou, K. Kiki. (2012). Marathons for the masses: Exploring the role of negotiation-efficacy and involvement on running commitment. Journal of Leisure Research 44 (2) , pp. 155.
- Kaplanidou, K., Jordan, J. S., Funk, D. and Ridinger, L. L. (2012). Recurring sport events and destination image perceptions: Impact on active sport tourist behavioral intentions and place attachment. Journal of Sport Management 26 (3) , pp. 237–248.
- Shapiro, S. and Ridinger, L. L. (2011). An analysis of donor involvement, gender, and giving in college athletics. Sport Marketing Quarterly 20 (1) , pp. 22.
- Beaton, A. A., Funk, D. C., Ridinger, L. L. and Jordan, J. (2011). Sport involvement: A conceptual and empirical analysis. Sport management review 14 (2) , pp. 126–140.
- Funk, D. C.., Jordan, J. S.., Ridinger, L. L. and Kaplanidou, K. (2011). Capacity of mass participant sport events for the development of activity commitment and future exercise intention. Leisure Sciences 33 (3) , pp. 250-268.
- Beaton, A. A.., Funk, D. C.., Ridinger, L. L. and Jordan, J. S. . (2011). Sport involvement: A conceptual and empirical analysis. Sport Management Review 14 (2) , pp. 126-140.
- Shapiro, S. and Ridinger, L. L. (2011). An analysis of donor involvement, gender, & giving in college athletics.. Sport Marketing Quarterly 20 (1) , pp. 22-32.
- Ridinger, L. L. (2011). An exploration of antecedents and outcomes of involvement with sports officiating. Oikonomia & Athlitismos 11 (1) , pp. 34-43.
- Jeon, J. and Ridinger, L. L. (2009). An examination of sport commitment of windsurfers. Journal of Sport Behavior 32 (3) , pp. 325.
- Ross, S. R., Ridinger, L. L. and Cuneen, J. (2009). Drivers to divas: Advertising images of women in motorsport. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship 10 (3) , pp. 7–17.
- Redmond, M., Ridinger, L. L. and Battenfield, F. L. (2009). Website coverage of NCAA basketball: are women getting equal playing time?. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal 18 (1) , pp. 78–89.
- Ross, S. R.., Ridinger, L. L. and Cuneen, J. (2009). Drivers to divas: Advertising images of women in motorsports.. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship 10 (3) , pp. 204-214.
- Ridinger, L. L., Funk, D. C. and others (2006). Looking at gender differences through the lens of sport spectators. Sport Marketing Quarterly 15 (3) , pp. 155.
- Funk, D. C., Ridinger, L. L. and Moorman, A. M. (2004). Exploring origins of involvement: Understanding the relationship between consumer motives and involvement with professional sport teams. Leisure Sciences 26 (1) , pp. 35–61.
- 2022: Mawson Scholar Speaker Series, University of Kansas
- 2018: Research Fellow, North American Society for Sport Management
- 2014: Most Collaborative Award, Darden College of Education
- 2013: Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award, North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
- 2011: Most Outstanding Teacher, Sport Management Association
- 2011: Top 20 in 20: Recognizing the Top 20 articles in Sport Marketing Quarterly’s first 20 years , Fitness Information Technology, publisher of SMQ
- 2008: Most Inspiring Faculty Award, Kelly G. Moore
- 2007: Kent City Schools Hall of Fame, Kent Board of Education
- 1997: Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship, Women's Sports Foundation
- 1997: Elsie Alberty Graduate Student Award, Ohio State University, College of Education
- 1996: Student Writing Award, Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- 1995: NCAA Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship,