Daniel Matheson is the Director of the Sport & Recreation Management program. Prior to joining the Univ. of Iowa faculty, Daniel worked as an NCAA Associate Director of Enforcement and as the New York Yankees Director of Baseball Operations.

He is frequently asked to provide expert insights during media coverage of sport industry issues, and his contributions have appeared in such media outlets as ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” the New York Times and SiriusXM’s “College Sports Nation.” In his teaching and other service to the campus, Daniel prioritizes connecting students with employers to network and get hands-on experience with real projects whenever possible. 

During 2021 Fall semester, he will be teaching Baseball Salary Arbitration.

For Professor Matheson's full bio, visit the College of Liberal Arts Sciences.