Dr. Timothy M Baghurst

Dr. Timothy M. Baghurst is a Professor and Director of FSU COACH: Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching at Florida State University. He earned his doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Arkansas and has four additional degrees achieved in three different countries. He has had more than 125 peer-reviewed articles published in addition to 7 books and many book chapters. His work has been recognized with a Board of Regents Research Award, state, and national awards, and he has been honored with Hall of Fame (Fellow) status in three sport science organizations.

Tim has worked with many organizations including many collegiate programs, and others affiliated with the National Basketball Association (NBA) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and International Olympic Committee (IOC). He has served on the Board of Directors for the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour and was the Head Coach of the USA Racquetball Junior National Team. He is a competitive racquetball, squash 57, and pickleball player, and has represented England at multiple world and senior world championships.