Phil Hatlem is an instructor of Sport Business in the Tapia College of Business at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida.
Before becoming a full-time faculty nineteen years ago, Hatlem worked for ten years in athletic administration at mid-major universities in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, and Idaho. He also spent a year as ticket manager for the men's professional tennis tournament in Indianapolis. He has volunteered at numerous major sporting events in the Tampa Bay region, including the PGA Tour, NCAA Final Four, and the Super Bowl.
Hatlem's research and teaching interests include the historical and cultural forces that have shaped our sporting landscape, and how we may apply those findings to address issues facing the industry today. He has particular interest in the Olympic movement and Olympic legacies. He has presented at numerous conferences, both throughout the United States and internationally.