His research examines the management of systems for athlete development; in particular, he studies the potential benefits of nonorganized sport settings, such as pick-up sports or video games. His work has been published in a variety of journals, including Journal of Sport Management, Sport Management Review, International Journal of the History of Sports, and Creativity Research Journal. A major goal of his research and consulting is to influence the design and implementation of sport programs and policies that integrate play-centered approaches to athlete training.