Dr. Hugh Morrissey is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Sul Ross State University, where he also serves as Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Advisor for Kinesiology and as the university’s NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). He earned his B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology and M.Ed. in Physical Education from Sul Ross State University and his Ed.D. in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy.

Dr. Morrissey teaches undergraduate and graduate courses across kinesiology, coaching, sport management, exercise science, and health sciences. His teaching emphasizes applied and experiential learning, connecting classroom concepts to situations students will encounter in coaching, health, fitness, sport administration, and other professional settings.

Before joining the Sul Ross faculty full-time in 2022, Dr. Morrissey spent nearly two decades in education and athletics. He taught and coached at several Texas schools and also served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Sul Ross. His coaching experience includes basketball, football, baseball, volleyball, and track, including service as a head boys basketball coach.

Student success and mentorship are central to Dr. Morrissey’s work. As Undergraduate Program Coordinator, he assists students with degree planning, academic progress, and preparation for careers and graduate study. As Faculty Athletics Representative, he serves as a liaison between faculty and athletics, supporting student-athlete academic integrity and welfare, NCAA compliance, and university communication. He also chairs the SRSU Athletics Council and represents Health Sciences on the university’s Strategic Planning Committee.

Dr. Morrissey is involved in undergraduate research and mentorship through the McNair Scholars Program. His scholarly interests include sport performance, strength and conditioning, recovery, motor learning, and applied sport research.

A former Sul Ross student-athlete, Dr. Morrissey played men’s basketball for the Lobos from 2001–2004 and earned Academic All-Conference recognition. In 2026, he was inducted into the Sul Ross State University Athletic Hall of Honor in recognition of his basketball career, after previously being inducted as a member of the 2004 Sul Ross men’s basketball team in 2022. His experiences as a student-athlete, coach, alumnus, and faculty member continue to shape his commitment to student success and professional preparation.