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Leadership Development In Athletic Training: A Qualitative Study, W. David Carr, Tona Hetzler, Stephanie M. Singe, William Pitney
Leadership Development In Athletic Training: A Qualitative Study, W. David Carr, Tona Hetzler, Stephanie M. Singe, William Pitney
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore how athletic trainers describe their leadership and how the profession can develop future leaders. Methods: Eight participants (four females, four males) completed a phone interview. Interview data were transcribed, coded, and analyzed utilizing a grounded theory approach. The trustworthiness of the data was established by using member checks and triangulation. Results: Characteristics of Leadership theme was defined as 1) Interpersonal Skills, 2) Vision, 3) Pride in Others’ Success, 4) Ethical Decision Making, and 5) Self-Reflective. The Leadership Development theme was characterized by 1) Role Models Professional and Personal, 2) Involvement and …