An Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Lack of Black Head Football Coaches at the NCAA Division I-A Level and Recommendations on Improvements to Solve this Problem
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Date
2009-06
Authors
Huske, Jared Thomas, 1987-
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University of Oregon
Abstract
The lack of minority head coaches at the Division I-A level is not a new
trend, nor one that is improving. In a sport where less than 10% of head coaches are
minorities, a survey was randomly sent out to several head and assistant coaches at the
collegiate level. The survey showed most coaches believe there are discrepancies in the
hiring process that impair minorities, there tends to be unfair favoritism towards nonminority
coaches after a termination and minority coaches are less likely to be
recommended for a head coaching position. To encourage the diversity among head coaches, recommendations should include diversifying the hiring search committee,
adding a rule similar to the National Football League's Rooney Rule and adding
additional graduate assistant positions.
Description
ix, 70 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.
Keywords
African American football coaches