Dr. Scott Bassett has been a leader in the health, wellness, and sports industry for over 20 years. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from Mercer University, an MS in Exercise Science from Georgia State University, and a BS from Georgia College & State University, his alma mater, where he also competed as a member of the cross-country team. Dr. Bassett’s research focuses on the leadership role coaches play in supporting student-athletes’ mental wellness, with a particular emphasis on mental health literacy. In addition to his role at Georgia College, he also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgia Military College and is a faculty affiliate at Georgia Tech. With over 25 years of officiating experience, including more than 20 years at the high school level and over 15 seasons as a men’s NCAA basketball official, Dr. Bassett brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his teaching and mentorship. He is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Physiologist. Outside the classroom and off the court, Dr. Bassett enjoys spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and their two dogs, Palmer and Doodles.
Dr. Scott Bassett has been a leader in the health, wellness, and sports industry for over 20 years. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from Mercer University, an MS in Exercise Science from Georgia State University, and a BS from Georgia College & State University, his alma mater, where he also competed as a member of the cross-country team. Dr. Bassett’s research focuses on the leadership role coaches play in supporting student-athletes’ mental wellness, with a particular emphasis on mental health literacy. In addition to his role at Georgia College, he also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgia Military College and is a faculty affiliate at Georgia Tech. With over 25 years of officiating experience, including more than 20 years at the high school level and over 15 seasons as a men’s NCAA basketball official, Dr. Bassett brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his teaching and mentorship. He is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Physiologist. Outside the classroom and off the court, Dr. Bassett enjoys spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and their two dogs, Palmer and Doodles.