Bio

Eric Esterline is the Director of Sports Journalism and Communication and a lecturer for the College of Journalism and Communications. He also holds an appointment for the College of Health and Human Performance in sport management. 

He teaches a wide range of courses that include PUR 3463 Sports Communication, RTV 3593 Multimedia Sports Reporting as well as the Sports Capstone course.  He also teaches SPM3403, Sport Information Management and helps oversee the Sport Management Internship program.

Before coming to Gainesville in 2015 he worked in sports radio and journalism in Indianapolis, Jacksonville and Washington D.C. and was a freelance producer for FoxSports. Esterline has a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication and Education from Butler University and a master’s degree from Indiana University in Informatics and New Media.

Esterline is an avid supporter of Butler University athletics, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Phillies, Chelsea FC, Borussia Dortmund, Tampa Bay Lightning and of course, the Florida Gators.​

Areas of Expertise

Sports and Society, Sports Media, Sports Reporting and Production

News

• UFCJC Students Explore UK Football Culture in Study Abroad Program (August 1, 2023)
• Eric Esterline Receives 2023 UF Career Influencer Award (June 29, 2023)
• Roxane Coche and Eric Esterline Honored in 2022 AEJMC International Communication Division Teaching Competition (August 3, 2022)
• Five UFCJC Faculty Receive Promotions (July 1, 2022)
• Geoff Thompson Named UFCJC Sports Journalism and Communication Associate Director (June 15, 2022)
• All News About Eric Esterline

Courses