| 590 | Friday, April 28, 2006 |
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| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | Convention Center:251C |
| NASPE/National Council of Secondary School Athletic Directors |
endorsed by Sport Management Council |
| To Coach or Not to Coach? A National Study of Satisfaction and Dismissals among High School Coaches |
| This session will describe the findings of a national survey of high school coaches (N = 7,562) and athletic directors (N = 3,693). These surveys examined the demographics of the coaching profession, life satisfaction, and job satisfaction among coaches, and reasons for coach dismissals. Factors relating to job satisfaction will be discussed in addition to common reasons for dismissals in the coaching profession. Audience input concerning factors leading to satisfaction and success in coaching will be solicited. |
Keyword(s): coaching, high school issues, professional preparation
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| Speakers: Rafer Lutz, Jaeho Shim and Karen Fredenburg, Baylor University, Waco, TX |