Book Description:
The process of coaching has been conceptualized, studied, and analyzed in a wide variety of ways. The most common theoretical perspective used by researchers has been to view coaching as a decision-making process. Successful coaching has been described as the practice of making correct decisions within the constraints of a highly complex social and dynamic environment. In a general sense, coaches articulate a purpose and establish unique mechanisms for achieving success. This book examines the role of a coach or manager in sports and athletics. (Imprint: Nova Press)

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Table of Contents:
Preface pp. i-xii

A Description and Comparison of Duties and Responsibilities of NCAA Division II Head Baseball and Football Coaches
(Randy Nichols)pp.1-12

Fundraising Responsibilities and Expectations of NCAA Division II Head Baseball and Football Coaches
(Randy Nichols) pp.13-24

For Love of the Game: The Mediating Potential of Job Satisfaction of College Coaches upon Career Satisfaction
(Aaron W. Clopton, Tim D. Ryan and Michael Sagas) pp.25-42

Stress Factors in the Profession of Coaching: Assessing Their Nature, Scope and Impact
(Deborah A. Yow, James H. Humphrey and William W. Bowden)pp.43-58

Are Female Coaches Held to a Higher Standard of Athletics Compliance? The Theory of Planned Behavior and NCAA Division I (FBS) Major Recruiting Infractions
(Robert S. Clark and Paul J. Batista) pp.59-70

The Coaching Belief Triad: Placing Philosophy Within the Coaching Process
(Steven C. Barnson and Doris L. Watson)pp.71-86

Burnout in High School Basketball Coaches from a Reversal Theory Perspective
(Ryan K. Zapalac, Jay T. Lee and Dale G. Pease)pp.87-106

Coaching Behavior: Leadership Preferences of Rookie and Veteran College Athletes
(Christopher M. Keshock and Shelley Bradford)pp.107-124

In Demand? Examining Sport Management Faculty Openings and Hires (Edward (Ted) M. Kian, Paul M. Pedersen and John Vincent)pp.125-134

An Empirical Examination of the Presence of Minority Managers in Minor League Baseball
(Braden Holcomb, M.S., Kurt A. Stahura and James Busser)pp.135-152

Index pp.153-163