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RESEARCH, WRITING, & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 

Research

Dr. Sherman J. Morris is a leading researcher in recruitment operations. He believes in the transformative power of metrics and advocates for a multifaceted approach to recruitment, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. His research spans the sports world, exploring effective recruiting areas and the relationship between a quarterback's passer rating and team performance. Dr. Morris champions the integration of technology with human insight to craft effective and revolutionary recruiting strategies. His research is a beacon of knowledge and groundbreaking insights for spearheading transformative change in recruitment operations.

Grant Writing 

Dr. Morris' project, "Football Student-Athletes Structured Character Education Pilot Program," aims to improve the experience of football student-athletes by integrating moral values and character strengths into their journey. The program is designed to instill character virtues in student-athletes through collaboration with educators, coaches, psychologists, and community leaders. The ultimate goal is to empower football student-athletes to become role models in society.

Conferences and speaking 
engagements

A visionary in leadership development and talent engagement, Dr. Morris has served as a speaker and organizer at various prestigious conferences and lectures, bringing forth a treasure trove of insights drawn from his rich experiences and deep research in the field of sports, particularly focusing on the strategies to augment the recruiting operations in football.

 

Conference and Speaking Engagements

 

1. Florida Atlantic University Football Program

  • Presentation/Lecture 

  • Topic: Process, Data, and Targeted Messaging in Recruiting 

  • Synopsis: Dr. Morris delved deep into the intricate recruiting process, emphasizing the critical role of data analysis and targeted messaging in sculpting successful football teams.

 

2. Florida State University Football Program

  • Presentation/Lecture

  • Topic: Process, Data, and Targeted Messaging in Recruiting 

  • Synopsis: Illuminating the pathway to a successful recruiting strategy, Dr. Morris shared vital insights on leveraging data and precise communication channels for bolstering recruitment procedures.
     

3. University of Memphis

  • Presentation/Lecture

  • Topic: Organizing and Effective Recruiting Operation 

  • Synopsis: Dr. Morris unfurled the fundamentals of setting up a successful recruiting operation, delineating a roadmap for emerging football programs to navigate the intricate recruiting landscape.

 

4. University of North Carolina

  • Presentation/Lecture

  • Topic: Organizing and Effective Recruiting Operation 

  • Synopsis: Dr. Morris shared invaluable strategies to streamline recruiting operations, emphasizing on fostering efficiency and effectiveness in the entire recruiting process.

 

5. Arizona State University Football Program

  • Presentation/Lecture

  • Topic: Organizing and Effective Recruiting Operation 

  • Synopsis: Dr. Morris navigated through the nuances of crafting recruiting operations that stand robust, sharing tools and strategies to harmonize the many facets of recruiting for optimum results.
     

6. Clemson University Football Program

  • Presentation/Lecture

  • Topic: Organizing and Effective Recruiting Operation 

  • Synopsis: Bringing his wealth of knowledge to the table, Dr. Morris elucidated on creating recruiting operations that stand both resilient and responsive to the dynamic demands of the football landscape.
     

7. American Football Coaching Association, National Convention

  • Event Organizer

  • Directors of Player Personnel Meeting

  • Topic: Establishing a Professional Network 

  • Synopsis: Dr. Morris took the helm as the organizer, steering discussions around the critical element of professional networking in the football industry and fostering dialogues that enriched and empowered player personnel and directors alike.
     

8. National Directors of Football Operations Conference

  •  Presentation/Lecture

  •  Topic: Organizing and Effective Recruiting Operation 

  •  Synopsis: Dr. Morris shared a bird's eye view of recruiting operations, delving into strategies to streamline processes and ensure effective recruiting.

 

9. Nike Coach of the Year Clinic, Orlando, Florida

  • Synopsis: Dr. Morris graced this prestigious clinic, where his presentation echoed insights drawn from a rich reservoir of experience and expertise, leaving an indelible mark on the audience, and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and innovation in football recruiting operations.

 

With each engagement, Dr. Morris carves out a narrative of insight, expertise, and innovation, steering discussions that stand rich in substance and profound in their impact, reshaping the paradigms of football recruiting operations through a lens of experience and wisdom.

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