Faculty Research & Publications

Dr. Jeff Lindauer – Professor

  • Harvey, S., Garrison, M., Seymour, C. Lindauer, J. (In progress). An Investigation into Grassroots U.S. Soccer Coaches’ Perceptions and Use of Play-Practice-Play (P-P-P) Methodology.

  • Seymour, C. M, Lindauer, J., &. Harvey, S. (2025). Tactical Games: An inclusive pedagogical model for K-12 students in Physical Education. The Physical Educator. https://doi.org/10.18666/TPE-2024-V82-I1-12064.

  • Seymour, Clancy M., Garrison, Mark, Lindauer, Jeffrey R., & Harvey, Stephen. (2024). A Survey of New York State Physical Educators’ Use of Game-Based Approaches in K–12 Physical Education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2023-0179.

  • DiCamillo, L., Grande, M., & Lindauer, J. (2021). Mentor Teachers’ Thoughts on the Benefits of Hosting Teacher Residents. School-University Partnerships, 14 (2). DOI: 10.36099

  • Lindauer, J. and Seymour, C. (2021). Like riding a bike: Tactical intentionality in a PETE curriculum. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 92 (8). https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2021.1962444.

Dr. Chris Mellor

Publications

  • Cruickshank, Vaughan & Mellor, Christopher & Mainsbridge, Casey. (2026). A second apprenticeship of observation: Examining the perceived influence of peer feedback on pre-service teacher development. European Physical Education Review. 
  • Cruickshank, V., Mellor, C., & Mainsbridge, C. (2025). Wash in, But: The Influence of Contextual Factors on Preservice Teachers’ Use of the Game Sense Approach During Field Experiences. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-9.
  • Mellor, C., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2025). For Those Who Would Normally Sit Out: Activating the Inactive Participant. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 96(3), 14-18.
  • Gaudreault, K., Washburn, N., & Mellor, C. (2023). Interpretivist Approaches to Qualitative Data Analysis. In K. A. R. Richards, Hemphill, M., & Wright, Qualitative Research and Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. Jones & Bartlett.
  • Mellor, C., Gaudreault, K.L., & Fadale, C. (2020). The Veteran and the Novice: Investigating teacher/coach role conflict from two perspectives. The Physical Educator, 77 (2), 313-331.

Presentations

  • Mellor, C. (2025). Expanding on Washout through Occupational Socialization Theory. Single paper presentation at the annual conference of the Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d’Éducation Physique. Tampa, Florida.
  • Mellor, C., Brundson, J. (2024). Investigating the Role and Use of The Spectrum in Modern Physical Education Teacher Education Programs. Single paper presentation at the annual conference of the Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d’Éducation Physique. Jyväskylä, Finland.
  • Mellor, C., Gaudreault, K.L. (2024). Recruitment and Retention in PETE: The influence of Socialization, Washout, and PETE Curriculum. Oral presentation at the Society of Health and Physical Educators- American National Convention. Cleveland, OH.
  • Mellor, C., Rukavina, P., Doolittle, S., Seltenreich, B., & Vasquez, M. (2023). An Examination of Culturally Relevant Physical Education in Suburban Area. Poster presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators- American National Convention. Seattle, WA.
  • Mellor, C., Gaudreault, K., Richards, K.A.R, & Hushman, G. (2022). An Appreciative Approach to Studying Wash-out During Professional Socialization. Single paper presentation at the annual conference of the Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d’Éducation Physique.  Queensland, Australia.

Dr. Greg Reeds –  Professor Emeritus

Recent Publications

  • Teaching Methods for Coaches, Coaching Methods for Teachers. Reeds, G and Clancy Seymour Strategies, Vol 31.
  • Special Olympics: Cavanaugh L and G. Reeds From volunteering for a day to starting your own training club. Palaestra  
  • Self-Esteem Profiles of Special Olympic Participants : Interpretation of Self Drawn Sketches. Reeds, G with Cavanaugh, L and Mary Morgan Cavanaugh, L. Griffin K. McGhee, M., & Kuberka D. Palaestra Faculty Development Grant

Scholarly Activity

  • Honors Thesis : Second Reader Leadership Skills in Athletics 2025
  • Honors Thesis: Second Reader Prevalence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Self Regulating Defense Mechanisms in Athletes 2025
  • CEEP Grant: Faculty Advisor Developing a Physical and Health education Majors Club 2024
  • Ignatian Scholars Presentation
  • Honors Thesis Supervisor Flow: A Model for Athletic Motivation 2023
  • Ignatian Scholars Presentation

Professional Development

  • Understanding Play and Playfulness and their Neural Foundations Gresham Lecture UB School of Public Health
  • Reasoning with Unreasonable People: Focus on Disorders of Emotional Regulation Institute for Brain Potential Webinar