Trent Ross, Ed.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
678-839-5131
tross@westga.e du
Coliseum - Room 2044
Office Hours
Monday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Dr. Ross joined the Sport Management faculty at the University of West Georgia in January 2023. He brings extensive experience in athletics administration, having previously served as UWG’s Deputy Athletics Director. His prior roles at the university also include Director of The Coliseum, Assistant Director of Business Operations for The Coliseum, and Coordinator of Facility and Events with University Recreation.
Dr. Ross currently oversees the undergraduate internship program in Sport Management, where he focuses on providing students with meaningful experiential learning opportunities. He partners regularly with leading sports organizations such as Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), the PGA Tour, and NASCAR to connect students with industry-relevant experiences.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Ross is a three-time UWG graduate, holding a B.S. in Recreation, an MBA, and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration.
- B.S., Recreation, University of West Georgia,
- M.B.A., University of West Georgia,
- Ed.D., Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration, University of West Georgia, 2025
- PHED-3632 (Coaching Football)
- SPMG-2600 (Introduction Sport Management)
- SPMG-3663 (Sport Facility Mgnt)
- SPMG-3664 (Econ & Finance in Sport)
- SPMG-3665 (Communication in Sport)
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum)
- SPMG-4010 (Sport Event Management)
- SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt)
- SPMG-4685 (Sports Venue Safety & Security)
- SPMG-4686 (Internship)
- SPMG-6200 (Intercollegiate Athletics Mgmt)
- SPMG-6230 (Adv. Event Mgmnt & Operations)
Fall 2025 Sections
- SPMG-3663 ( Sport Facility Management) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 1 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 1 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-6200 (Intercollegiate Athletics Mgmt) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2025 Sections
- SPMG-3665 (Communication in Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2025 Sections
- SPMG-3665 (Communication in Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4685 (Mega-Event Management in Sport) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2024 Sections
- SPMG-3663 (Facility Management in Sport) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-6230 (Adv. Event Mgmnt & Operations) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2024 Sections
- SPMG-2600 (Introduction Sport Management) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-6200 (Intercollegiate Athletics Mgmt) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2024 Sections
- SPMG-2600 (Introduction Sport Management) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3632 (Coaching Football) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3665 (Communication in Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4685 (Mega-Event Management in Sport) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2023 Sections
- SPMG-2600 (Introduction Sport Management) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3663 (Facility Management in Sport) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3664 (Econ & Finance in Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4010 (Event Management in Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2023 Sections
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4685 (Sports Officiating) Section: E05 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- SPMG-2600 (Introduction Sport Management) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3665 (Communication in Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4685 (Mega-Event Management in Sport) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- SPMG-3663 (Facility Management in Sport) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4010 (Event Management in Sport) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- SPMG-4685 (Mega-Event Management in Sport) Section: 02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-6230 (Adv. Event Mgmnt & Operations) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- SPMG-3663 (Sport Facility # Event Mgnt) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4010 (Sport Event Management) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- SPMG-3663 ( Sport Facility Management) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4685 (Sports Venue Safety & Security) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- SPMG-3663 (Sport Facility Mgnt) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPMG-4010 (Sport Event Management) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource