Biography:

Douglas DeMichele, Ed.D., has been a faculty/adjunct faculty member in the Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management since 2001 and has been teaching in the areas of campus recreation, facility management, leadership, special events, programming and professional development (field experience and internships). Each semester he leads his department in placing 100+ student interns pursuing degrees in tourism, recreation or sport management. 

Prior to joining the faculty full-time in 2004, DeMichele’s responsibilities included serving as the Associate Director of Recreational Sports (Programs) at the University of Florida, where he was responsible for 800 student employees. This administrative role required the oversight of $1 million budget and the administration to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Fitness Program. He also assisted in the planning and construction phases of three major recreation projects on the UF campus.

In 2005-2006, DeMichele was recognized as the HHP Teacher of the Year and in 2008 was promoted from a Lecturer to a Senor Lecturer.  In addition to teaching and serving as the Internship Coordinator, he has remained active as a member of several College and University Committees, including the UF Alumni Association Board of Directors, Title IX, Professional Sports Panel and the UAA Certification Committee. He also has written two books:  Softball Everyone and 21st Century Dad. Beyond the campus, DeMichele is very active in the community as a youth coach and church volunteer.  

Research Interests: 

• • The construction/renovation and development of commercial, private and public recreation and athletic facilities
• • The approaches to facility design necessary to meet the needs and interests of casual and serious participants, elite athletes and spectators
• • Leadership and administration, and how leaders in the professions of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management create opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement

Classes:

PET 3203 Principles of Coaching
SPM 3306 Sport Marketing
LEI 3400 Recreation Programming and Leadership
LEI 3832 Special Events and Meeting Planning
LEI 3921 Field Experience (Internship Preparation)
LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Facilities
LEI 4570 Revenue Resource Management
PET 5466 Sport Marketing
LEI 6495 Campus Recreation Administration and Programming