Honor Society® member
Marie Maese-Thomason
- sports administration
- Class of 2028
- Virginia
Member since April 2026
About
Marie Thomason is a doctoral candidate in Sport Administration who has demonstrated resilience and determination while overcoming significant adversity, including financial hardship and navigating academic challenges. Alongside her studies, she brings extensive professional experience as an exercise physiologist, corrective exercise specialist, and owner of Elite MT Athletics, where she delivers individualized, evidence-based training programs. Her background in coaching and higher education reflects a strong commitment to leadership, mentorship, and student-athlete development. Her Honor Roll recognition highlights her perseverance, work ethic, and dedication to both academic and professional excellence.
Education
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National University
sports administration
2018 – 2026
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old dominion university
Exercise Science
2006 – 2009
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Ottawa University
elementary education
2003 – 2005
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BYU-Hawaii
Exercise Science
2001 – 2003
Honors and awards
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Honor Roll (Doctoral); Dean's List (Graduate student); Honorable Mention NCAA Division II Softball
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Higher Education Instructional and Research Faculty
- Graduate school interests
My graduate interests include sport-related concussion research, student-athlete health and wellness, injury prevention and return-to-play protocols, strength and conditioning program design, corrective exercise and rehabilitation, and the application of data-driven and individualized coaching methods. I am also interested in sport administration, athlete support services, and advancing evidence-based practices to improve long-term athlete outcomes.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy fitness training, hiking, outdoor activities, coaching youth sports, and helping others improve their health and performance through wellness and movement.
Experience
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Delivery Driver
Amazon Flex
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
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adjunct professor
Ottawa University
Jul 2018 – Sep 2021
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Elite MT Athletics, LLC (Trainer)
Virtual Training
Aug 2017 – Apr 2026
Volunteering
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Unhoused Ministry
Personal
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
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