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| Type | Journal Article |
| Scope | Discipline-based scholarship |
| Title | Head coach tenure in college women’s soccer. Do race, gender, and career background matter? |
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| Item Subtype | Original Work |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published in final form |
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| Journal Title | Sport in Society |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Geographical Reach | international |
| ISSN | 1743-0437 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Number | 6 |
| Page Range | 972 - 989 |
| Date | 2021 |
| Abstract Text | This study aims to analyse the tenure of head coaches in college women’s soccer in the USA and puts the focus on the influence of race and gender. The analysis includes individual characteristics of coaches (educational and professional background), team performance, institutional characteristics, and geographical differences (at the state level) from 1977 until 2015. The main results show that African American coaches and women have a significantly shorter tenure in these college institutions. Other factors related to the background of coaches and the characteristics of institutions also play a significant role. The findings are relevant for coaches from minority groups and athletic departments, who are interested in equity in sport. Future research may use an alternative approach to investigate the causes of tenure disparity in college women’s soccer. |
| Digital Object Identifier | 10.1080/17430437.2019.1710133 |
| Other Identification Number | merlin-id:20159 |
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