Eric Schaffer, Ed.D.

A native of New Jersey, Eric Schaffer received a B.S. in Health Studies from Monmouth University, where he was a member of the cross country and track and field team. Schaffer began his professional career coaching track and field athletes at the Olympic development track club, New Jersey-New York Track Club, and later at NCAA Division II and III levels. While coaching, Schaffer earned an M.A. in Sports Administration and Coaching from Montclair State University and served as an adjunct faculty member at several institutions in the New York City area, teaching several sports management courses before transitioning to teaching full-time.

Schaffer joined Saint Peter’s University as an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at the Frank J. Guarini School of Business shortly after he earned an Ed.D. in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy. Dr. Schaffer’s research interests include the geopolitical aspects of sports, social media activity following a major sporting incident, anti-doping policy and practice, intercollegiate athletics policy, sports tourism, and international sport governance. Dr. Schaffer maintains several professional members and is currently a member of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).