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Perspectives Of Black Male Coaches Towards Their Underrepresentation In Division I Athletics: A Qualitative Analysis

Kelly, Daniel Guy, II
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1244569919

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2009, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, ED Physical Activities and Educational Services.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the perspectives of Black male coaches regarding their underrepresentation in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletics. A second purpose was to identify proactive strategies from the coaches to increase the number of Black male coaches at the Division I level. The participants were seven Black male assistant coaches from a Division I flagship university in the Midwest region of the United States. The research method was descriptive-qualitative. The primary data sources were face-to-face semi-structured interviews and e-mail follow-ups. The data were analyzed using a generative coding strategy and three emergent themes were uncovered. These themes were: (a) disadvantaged, (b) how things are, and (c) networking. The implications from the study revealed suggestions for university athletic directors and presidents to deal with the current situation regarding the underrepresentation of Black males in Division I athletics. The first implication is that athletic directors and university presidents need to be proactive and hire more Black coaches to change the underrepresentation of Black male coaches. The second implication would be for the implementation of the National Football League’s Rooney rule for all NCAA athletic departments. It would be a move in the right direction towards leveling the playing field for job opportunities in Division I coaching. Lastly, the final implication of this research question is that all Black coaches in Division I athletics need to learn and understand the purpose of the Black Coaches Association and other strategies available to them.
Donna L. Pastore, PhD (Advisor)
Brian Turner, PhD (Committee Member)
Samuel R. Hodge, PhD (Committee Member)
146 p.
African Americans
Black Coaches; Underrepresentation

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  • Kelly, II, D. G. (2009). Perspectives Of Black Male Coaches Towards Their Underrepresentation In Division I Athletics: A Qualitative Analysis [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1244569919

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kelly, II, Daniel. Perspectives Of Black Male Coaches Towards Their Underrepresentation In Division I Athletics: A Qualitative Analysis. 2009. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1244569919.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kelly, II, Daniel. "Perspectives Of Black Male Coaches Towards Their Underrepresentation In Division I Athletics: A Qualitative Analysis." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1244569919

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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