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"He's An Asshole": Power 5 College Football Athletes Navigating A "Shady" Coaching Transition, Alison Fridley, Daniel Springer, Amanda L. Paule-Koba, Stacey A. Forsythe, Sarah Stokowski
"He's An Asshole": Power 5 College Football Athletes Navigating A "Shady" Coaching Transition, Alison Fridley, Daniel Springer, Amanda L. Paule-Koba, Stacey A. Forsythe, Sarah Stokowski
School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies Faculty Publications
Head coaches play a crucial role in shaping both athletes’ athletic experiences and the complex team system. Consequently, coaching transitions have a tremendous effect on college athletes. Through the lens of transition theory, the purpose of this case study was to investigate the effect of multiple head coaching changes on NCAA Division I Power Five football athletes. Eight football athletes completed a 27- item open-ended questionnaire. Data analysis revealed three explicit, meaningful themes: support, achievement, and consistency. This study strives to assist athletic administrators and coaches in becoming increasingly aware of the potential impact that these abrupt coaching transitions can …