Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture
The Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture (CSOSC) at the United States Sports University is recognized as a member of a global network of academic institutions dedicated to advancing the study, research, and understanding of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games.
The CSOSC has met all criteria for formal recognition as an Olympic Studies and Research Centre by the International Olympic Committee Olympic Studies Centre affirming its academic excellence, international engagement, and scholarly impact.
Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture
The Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture (CSOSC) at the United States Sports University is recognized as a member of a global network of academic institutions dedicated to advancing the study, research, and understanding of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games.
The CSOSC has met all criteria for formal recognition as an Olympic Studies and Research Centre by the International Olympic Committee Olympic Studies Centre affirming its academic excellence, international engagement, and scholarly impact.
The Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture (CSOSC) at the United States Sports University is recognized as a member of a global network of academic institutions dedicated to advancing the study, research, and understanding of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games.
The CSOSC has met all criteria for formal recognition as an Olympic Studies and Research Centre by the International Olympic Committee Olympic Studies Centre affirming its academic excellence, international engagement, and scholarly impact.
Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture
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Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture
The Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture (CSOSC) at the United States Sports University is recognized as a member of a global network of academic institutions dedicated to advancing the study, research, and understanding of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games.
The CSOSC has met all criteria for formal recognition as an Olympic Studies and Research Centre by the International Olympic Committee Olympic Studies Centre affirming its academic excellence, international engagement, and scholarly impact.
Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture
The Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture (CSOSC) at the United States Sports University is recognized as a member of a global network of academic institutions dedicated to advancing the study, research, and understanding of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games.
The CSOSC has met all criteria for formal recognition as an Olympic Studies and Research Centre by the International Olympic Committee Olympic Studies Centre affirming its academic excellence, international engagement, and scholarly impact.
Our Mission & Global Engagement
The mission of the Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture (CSOSC) is to generate and disseminate knowledge related to international sport and the Olympic Movement through:
- scholarly research
- innovative teaching
- community and global outreach
The Center emphasizes the business of sport, sport science, and the social and cultural aspects of Olympism, preparing students and scholars to engage with the Olympic Movement at local, national, and international levels.
As a recognized member of the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Studies and Research Centre (OSRC) Network, CSOSC actively promotes:
- international collaboration and academic exchange
- contributes to global Olympic scholarship
- expands research and publication opportunities.
This membership enhances the University’s global visibility and connects faculty, staff, students, and alumni with Olympic institutions, scholars, and initiatives worldwide.
Why USSU?
The United States Sports University is the only fully accredited, standalone, degree-granting university for sport in America with a direct historical connection to Olympic leadership through its founder, Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich. USSU’s founder and his son TJ Rosandich, dedicated more than 50 years to building a global network of relationships, academic degree programs, and sport training certifications. The creation of CSOSC honors Dr. Rosandich’s legacy while positioning USSU as a global leader in Olympic scholarship, research, and education for the next generation of sport professionals.
CSOSC Areas of Focus
CSOSC Staff
The Center for the Study of Olympic Sport and Culture is comprised of faculty and staff from the United States Sports University with decades of combined experience in academic scholarship, professional practice, and athletic participation at the national and international levels of sport and the Olympic Movement.
Dr. Roch King
CSOSC Council Chair
Chair of Sport Coaching
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7153
Dr. Cristian Zaharia, OLY
CSOSC International Relations Director
Director of International Sport Business Development and Assistant Professor
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7242
Dr. Noemi Zaharia, OLY
CSOSC Research Director
Director of Sport Leadership and Associate Professor
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7155
Mr. Troy Palmer
CSOSC Archivist and Journal Editor
Director of Library and Learning Resources
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7268
Mrs. Sophie Brooks
CSOSC Community Outreach Director
Director of Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7243
Dr. Fred Cromartie
CSOSC Member At Large
Chair of Doctoral Studies
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7158
Dr. Brandon Spradley
Chief Academic Officer
Dean of the Cronan-Summit School of Sport Business
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7156
Questions?
Our Mission & Global Engagement
The mission of the Center for the Study of Olympic Sport & Culture (CSOSC) is to generate and disseminate knowledge related to international sport and the Olympic Movement through:
- scholarly research
- innovative teaching
- community and global outreach
The Center emphasizes the business of sport, sport science, and the social and cultural aspects of Olympism, preparing students and scholars to engage with the Olympic Movement at local, national, and international levels.
As a recognized member of the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Studies and Research Centre (OSRC) Network, CSOSC actively promotes:
- international collaboration and academic exchange
- contributes to global Olympic scholarship
- expands research and publication opportunities.
This membership enhances the University’s global visibility and connects faculty, staff, students, and alumni with Olympic institutions, scholars, and initiatives worldwide.
Why USSU?
The United States Sports University is the only fully accredited, standalone, degree-granting university for sport in America with a direct historical connection to Olympic leadership through its founder, Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich. USSU’s founder and his son TJ Rosandich, dedicated more than 50 years to building a global network of relationships, academic degree programs, and sport training certifications. The creation of CSOSC honors Dr. Rosandich’s legacy while positioning USSU as a global leader in Olympic scholarship, research, and education for the next generation of sport professionals.
CSOSC Areas of Focus
CSOSC Staff
The Center for the Study of Olympic Sport and Culture is comprised of faculty and staff from the United States Sports University with decades of combined experience in academic scholarship, professional practice, and athletic participation at the national and international levels of sport and the Olympic Movement.
Dr. Roch King
CSOSC Council Chair
Chair of Sport Coaching
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7153
Dr. Cristian Zaharia, OLY
CSOSC International Relations Director
Director of International Sport Business Development and Assistant Professor
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7242
Dr. Noemi Zaharia, OLY
CSOSC Research Director
Director of Sport Leadership and Associate Professor
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7155
Mr. Troy Palmer
CSOSC Archivist and Journal Editor
Director of Library and Learning Resources
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7268
Mrs. Sophie Brooks
CSOSC Community Outreach Director
Director of Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7243
Dr. Fred Cromartie
CSOSC Member At Large
Chair of Doctoral Studies
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7158
Dr. Brandon Spradley
Chief Academic Officer
Dean of the Cronan-Summit School of Sport Business
[email protected]
251-626-3303 ext. 7156
Questions?
