Theory development in sport management: My experience and other considerations

This article is designed to generate thought about the development of theory in sport management. A basic overview of theory and theory development is offered along with the author's thoughts on features necessary for generating strong theoretical contributions. Further, the author provides the strategies she utilizes when engaging in these academic endeavors. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of potential barriers to the development of theory within the field of sport management.

► Theory development in sport management requires innovation, space for multiple theoretical perspectives and/or research paradigms, and the context of sport must be woven into the work.
► A process of theory development is forwarded.
► Constraints to theory development in sport management are discussed.